Today is April Fool's Day. The day you trust no one and don't believe everything you read. Except this post. We're channeling our inner buzzkill and completely ruining everyone's gags so you don't make a fool of yourself. Unless you really want to believe in a world full of Pokémon, in which case we're just jerks.
We'll be updating this post throughout the day, so be sure to check back here to find anything new. If you've seen anything particularly great, submit it in the discussions below.
In the Google Region
Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge : Dozens of wild Pokémon have taken up residence on streets, amidst forests and atop mountains throughout Google Maps. To catch 'em all, grab your Poké Ball and the newest version of Google Maps for iPhone or Android. Then tap the search bar, "press start," and begin your quest.
Announcing the viral video trends for 2014: Since 2005, YouTube's staff has worked tirelessly behind the scenes, meticulously crafting the viral videos and Internet memes you've come to know and love. From mainstream hits like Gangnam Style and Harlem Shake to your obscure web forum favorites, our staff of writers, producers and directors has shaped the pop culture moments that matter in our digital lives. And this year, we've got a big, special announcement. For the first time, we're looking to you, the YouTube community, to submit your own viral trend ideas. [1]
Introducing AutoAwesome for Resumes [2] : We think your resume should be as awesome as you are. Introducing AutoAwesome for Resumes!
Chrome for Android and iOS: Emojify the Web: The Chrome team is excited to announce Google Translate support for Emoji built directly into Chrome for Android and iOS. You can now read all your favorite web content using efficient and emotive illustrations on your phone and tablet. To view webpages in Emoji on your Android, iPhone, and iPad today, download the latest version of Chrome for Mobile from the Play Store or App Store. Then simply tap on the menu icon and select the "Translate to Emoji" option. This feature is currently only available in English. [3]
Introducing Gmail Shelfie: You all love setting selfies as your custom theme in Gmail, but you've told us there's one major problem: there isn't a way to share your selfie with others. As the pioneering platform for selfies, Gmail is committed to being at the forefront of innovation in the selfie space. And we think it's a tragedy that your handsome hair, luscious lashes and beautiful brows have been trapped in your own inbox. Until now, that is. Today, we're proud to free your selfies by launching Gmail Shelfie, the SHareable sELFIE. [4]
Introducing Auto Awesome Photobombs with +David Hasselhoff [5] : Today we're announcing Auto Awesome Photobombs. What's more fun than Benedict Cumberbatch photobombing U2 at The Oscars? Or Michelle Obama at The White House (http://goo.gl/0LMPCa [7] )? A good photobomb can turn an ordinary photo into something special and put a smile on your face. Now with Auto Awesome, celebrities can make a spontaneous appearance in your pictures! We're starting with +David Hasselhoff naturally, everyone's favorite crime-fighting rockstar lifeguard. [6]
Chromecast: A New Era of Squirrel Entertainment [8] : With Chromecast, a new era of squirrel entertainment is upon us. No longer will squirrels be restricted to watching human music and videos on TV. Go nuts at google.com/chromecast [9] .
ThinkGeek's Product Testing Pranks
Flux Capacitor Car Charger [10] : GREAT SCOTT!! Marty has travelled back in time and taken the Flux Capacitor with him. We're not exactly sure where, so Doc Brown has authorized us to make these smaller Flux Capacitors to you so we can crowd-search time for Marty. Each one is capable of returning to a specific point in time, so you can join the search. Just plug it into your car's cigarette lighter (or as you young ones call it a "power port") and turn it on. 88mph and . . . ok, don't go that fast. That would be bad, because the Flux Capacitor Car Charger won't really take you through time - but it will charge all your USB-po wered goodies.
NERF Nuke [11] : The NERF Nuke is quite simply the pinnacle of NERF weaponry. Load it with 80 NERF darts and crank the arming mechanism (which is also the trigger button, so be careful). To conserve space, the NERF Nuke uses a reverse-plunger system, which compromises distance for compactness. But hey, it'll still fire the darts up to 30 feet when it hits. However, the NERF Nuke Launcher is a tripod-mounted, direct-plunger system, and can rocket the NERF Nuke itself up to 40 feet - just far enough for you to be outside the blast radius. When you need to end it, and end it fast, there's no other choice than the NERF Nuke!
Rosetta Stone® - Learn to Speak Klingon [12] : Klingon may be a difficult language for humans to wrap their smooth heads around, but it's made even more complicated by the constant threat that saying the wrong thing might accidentally land you in a battle to the death. And that's why you need the comprehensive Learn to Speak Klingon course from Rosetta Stone.
Unicorn Drinking Horn [13] : One of the most well-known Middle Ages tapestries is called "The Unicorn in Captivity." You know the one - where the unicorn is sitting inside a little fence? Yeah, that one. Well, we've been doing a lot of research, and we discovered something shocking. That image, finely woven of silks and metallic threads, is not a domesticated unicorn. Rather, it's the Middle Ages equivalent to the punch bowl or chocolate fountain. That's right, the Middle Ageans were going to lop off and drink out of that unicorn's horn (drink what, we shudder to imagine)! And now, you can too, with this Unicorn Drinking Horn!
Laser-Guided Tactical Necktie [14] : Today's corporate environment can be hostile to say the least. Does it feel like you're suiting up for battle every time you prepare for a meeting? Do you build your deck with extra slides in preparation for retaliation from other departments? Do you have to bring peacekeeping doughnuts to start meetings off on the right foot? What you need is ThinkGeek's Tactical Necktie with Laser Pointer.
Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Flying Disc [15] : Springtime at Starfleet Academy is just like any other higher learning institution. The grass is painted green, the Orion students are green, and sometimes even the space bologna is green! But the main similarity is how the student bodies spend more and more time outside: studying, socializing, and throwing their Constitution-class flying discs all over campus. And now you can relive your time at the Academy with your very own Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Flying Disc.
Mr. Beard® Beard Machine [16] : Some of us have plenty of facial filamentous biomaterial, while sadly some of us are lacking. And some of us are so lacking that our facial surfaces are smoother than a neonate's fundament! We feel your pain. No more enduring endless ridicule from the bewhiskered. No more drawing on mustaches, sideburns, or soul patches. No more covering your face with your hands all the time. Behold, the future is now and here and it's called the Mr. Beard® Beard Machine.
Darkmage LED Spellcasting Staff [17] : When we were looking for a product to pair with our Technomancer Digital Wizard Hoodie, our thoughts immediately turned to wands. It was only natural. We'd just all been sorted into our Hogwarts houses, so we had Harry Potter's world on the brain, in which a majority of the magic users employ wands.
Das Can-in-Stein [18] : We highly recommend you introduce your friends to your Das Can-in-Stein verbally. As in, "You're going to the Oktoberfest parade this weekend? That'll be a sweet opportunity for me to break out my Das Can-in-Stein!" over the phone. See, because when you say it outloud, it sounds like you've got a potentially lethal weapon from which you're going to drink. Which isn't entirely false. The Can-in-Stein is lethal - lethally awesome.
The Rest of the Internet
iFixit: We're pleased to announce that iFixit has been acquired by Apple! Apple is working hard to make devices last long enough to be upgraded or irrelevant, making repairability an antiquated notion. iFixit will become a key player in the future of Apple device development, starting with the new Smartphone Replaceability Index [20] . [19]
HTC Gluuv [21] : Imagine the power of complete smartphone creative freedom. Now imagine that freedom in the shape of a glove. Introducing the HTC GluuvBETA. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the HTC One (M8), it lets you unleash your imagination and communicate in ways you've always wanted.
Titanfall: Optimus Prime DLC Trailer: The famed Autobot leader is heading to Titanfall! Check out this new DLC trailer, featuring a new Titan ability and melee weapon. [22]
Samsung Introduces Its First Wearable Glove, Samsung Fingers [23] : Samsung Electronics, today, introduced Samsung Fingers, its first all-over-hand wearable device featuring a flexible Super Emo-LED for the technology-sensitive consumer. Samsung Fingers, Samsung's first wearable glove, adds incomparable convenience and attention to everyday life with features tailored to help you better feel life.
Airbnb [24] : Find your productive place. Sit at someone else's desk, anywhere in the world.
SwiftKey Flow Hard: Bringing all the awesomeness of SwiftKey Flow to your physical keyboard. [25]
Want to see what was popular in years gone past? Here are some of the best April Fool's pranks from 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , and 2010 .
Links
- ^ Announcing the viral video trends for 2014 (youtube-global.blogspot.com)
- ^ Introducing AutoAwesome for Resumes (plus.google.com)
- ^ Chrome for Android and iOS: E mojify the Web (www.youtube.com)
- ^ Introducing Gmail Shelfie (gmailblog.blogspot.com)
- ^ Introducing Auto Awesome Photobombs with +David Hasselhoff (plus.google.com)
- ^ Benedict Cumberbatch photobombing U2 at The Oscars (goo.gl)
- ^ http://goo.gl/0LMPCa (goo.gl)
- ^ Chromecast: A New Era of Squirrel Entertainment (youtu.be)
- ^ google.com/chromecast (google.com)
- ^ Flux Capacitor Car Charger (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ NERF Nuke (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ Rosetta Stone® - Learn to Speak Klingon (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ U nicorn Drinking Horn (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ Laser-Guided Tactical Necktie (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Flying Disc (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ Mr. Beard® Beard Machine
(www.thinkgeek.com) - ^ Darkmage LED Spellcasting Staff (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ Das Can-in-Stein (www.thinkgeek.com)
- ^ iFixit (www.ifixit.com)
- ^ Smartphone Replaceability Index (www.ifixit.com)
- ^ HTC Gluuv (www.htc.com)
- ^ Titanfall: Optimus Prime DLC Trailer (www.ign.com)
- ^ Samsung Introduces Its First Wearable Glove, Samsung Fingers (global.samsungtomorrow.com)
- ^ Airbnb (www.airbrb.com)
- ^ SwiftKey Flow Hard (youtu.be)
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