April Fools, Once Again

And as the silliest of all silly days on the internet is rolling in, here is the list of jokes I’ve seen today. To be updated as I see them.

  1. First up, Google Nose (Beta). As always, Google has an interesting thing to share. They will probably shut it down by 2018.
  2. And it looks like YouTube is bringing back The YouTube Collection.
  3. Google Maps now offers a Treasure Map Layer.
  4. Also YouTube declares the completion of its mission an end of day complete shut down.
  5. Google Australia offers the Google SCHMICK renovating tool (but not really).
  6. After many months of intensive research, Google Images now allow you to add emotions to your photos.
  7. And Gmail is getting Blue.
  8. Google Analytics is now tracking, in real time, all visits to your site from the International Space Station.
  9. Publisher Incorporate Apps now offers The Teleport Transporter. Yes, what you’re thinking. Only for Android. But it’s currently in beta so expect some bugs.
  10. The Google Play Publisher’s Console now has an Add Awesome Application Button. It will explain the concept, allow you to choose Google Engineers and then show you how many cups of coffee they drink.
  11. Samsung, also foreshadowing Earth Day (April 22nd) introduce the Samsung Smart Eco Trees. Automatic and require only water and S-olar Beams. Density of Smart Shaders may differ by season. Smart Eco Trees also support Group Play. They provide S-eeds for Smart Sharing and you may also boost your tree with the S-hit Fertilizer.
  12. The Guardian presents augmented reality specs for an increased liberal view.
  13. Poets of the Fall, if I have to say it then “My Favourite Band” and if you don’t know them check them out, announce some big changes.
  14. NASA isn’t trying to fool anyone but like every year, APOD has something weird for you.
  15. IGN introduces us to the new Apple iPlay Gaming Console. It just makes sense. Hint: No, it doesn’t.
  16. XKCD… requires you look at it yourself. And then go here.
  17. Since Slashdot articles will now be ROT13 encrypted, it will be a privilege of logged in user to auto-decrypt them.
  18. To oppose the proliferation of the “Secret Sauce” formula, leading condiments manufacturers established the Open Sauce Foundation to promote transparency in the condiment business.
  19. Linus Torvalds turns in his penguin hat and goes to headline the Windows 9 development project.
  20. A colony of fairy penguins has been connected to the internet and sends out their first email.
  21. Slashdot also reviews and compares the cutting edge, modern day beasts that are the Commodore 64 and TRS-80.
  22. Square Enix announces a new 8-bit Deus Ex game, Human Defiance.
  23. CERN is holding a lottery, giving away 10 Higgs-Boson particles to 10 lucky winners.

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