Microsoft Instaload simplifies battery insertion

Microsoft has announced a new terminal technology which means that you don't have to worry about which way you insert your batteries. If you've ever struggled in the dark to replace four AAs in your camera, for example, you'll be keen to see the new technology, which is currently being licensed to third-party gadget makers, appearing in gadgets soon. The new contact means that cylindrical batteries can be inserted without checking the polarity of the battery and will...