If you’ve ever thought that traditional playing cards with all their fleur-de-lys and fussy designs are a bit old hat in this brave new world it appears you’re not alone.

Well it’s that time of year again, and although I haven’t seen many April Fools today Firebox came up with a few good fake products on their website…

I realise we’re a bit facial hair obsessed of late, but if you’re on a roll you’re on a roll, and how can you fail with a dog sporting a moustache?

I’m sure that all of you fine gents reading this already have an impressive array of facial hair, but most of us know somebody who would be improved with a little hirsute headgear (the wife for example?) or failing that just like the idea of bearding up your workmates.

Struggling what to get as a Christmas present for a driving-mad bloke who has already done a Ferrari track day?  Struggle no longer!  For £100 Firebox is offering the ultimate in mad driving experiences.

EMI and Apple have joined forces to announce the forthcoming launch of this custom USB stick containing The Beatles’ full digitally remastered catalogue – that’s some 14 albums, in case you were wondering.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that you’re looking at a photo of a Lamborghini Murciélago, but you’re not.  That’s real in-game graphics from the latest in the Xbox 360 racing franchise, Forza 3 – a game which is prompting comments such as “the very best racing game there is on the console market” from reviewers (IGN).

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