Microsoft More ‘Innovative’ Than Nintendo & Sony April 21, 2008

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Microsoft will be happy to learn today that it is considered to be a more innovative company than either of its key console rivals, Sony and Nintendo.

At least according to the readers of BusinessWeek, which placed Microsoft in 5th spot, ahead of Nintendo in 7th and Sony in 9th. Microsoft’s ranking was based on its search engine and touch-screen research – not the Xbox 360, nor the bloated Windows Vista.

Aussies Using GPS To Locate The Dead April 21, 2008

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I’ve lost a lot of things in my time but never a corpse. Visitors to the newest graveyard in New South Wales, Australia, though will be issued with GPS devices to help them locate their loved ones.

The graveyard is the country’s first eco-burial site, sited on some protected bushland and, because bodies are being buried in biodegradable coffins between gum trees, relatives might need some help relocating their loved ones.

Kris Whitney, Lismore Council co-ordinator of cemeteries told the Sydney Morning Herald:

World’s First Quadruple Neck Guitar? April 21, 2008

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I’ve seen some great guitar players wielding dual-neck guitars but I have never seen anything quite as insane looking as the quadruple neck guitar.

This is the Pro Electric Quadruple Neck Instrument With Guitar, Bass, Banjo and Mandolin Necks. Apart from needing another arm with 9 or 10 fingers attached, you’ll also have to have a neck made from granite to wield this monster on stage. And just how many spare strings will you need on any given night?

Screwing In The Dark Has Never Been Easier April 21, 2008

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I realise some of you may feel cheated after reading that headline and then being presented with a photo of a screwdriver with lights but tough - this is a family(ish) type of site. Although I’m pretty sure there are crotch lights out there too for those other night time, er, encounters.

This is the Clever Collar, designed to bring light to those awkward dark jobs in hard to get places. Just slip the collar over the screwdriver – steady – and watch as three bright LEDs show you just where the screw head is.

God Of War Action Figure Rocks April 21, 2008

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Since there’s no chance of getting hold of the marvellous God Of War PSP, you can console yourself with your very own Kratos action figure.

The detailing on this Kratos in Golden Fleece Armour is great and considering you’ve steered him through an ocean of blood, flying limbs and dead Greek gods, owning a 20cm tall version of the ultimate killer in a mini-skirt seems only fitting.