List of Pranks on the web – April Fools Day [2013]

Well, today is Fools day and everyone has got to do something new to fool others. Be it silly or huge, the notion is to get fun out of it!

There are many many gags floating around it the web, and it gets more crazy! From Google to Hulu to Twitter; pranks, news and products are released! Here below, we sum-up the gags, worth a glimpse!

Google Nose BETA: The new scentsation in search! Coming to your senses: go beyond type, talk, and touch for a new notation of sensation. Your internet sommelier: expertly curated Knowledge Panels pair images, descriptions, and aromas. Take a whiff: the Google Aromabase – 15M+ scentibytes. Don’t ask, don’t smell: For when you’re wary of your query – SafeSearch included.

YouTube Service Winner selection:  YouTube finally has enough videos to begin selecting a winner. What do you think is the #bestvideo on YouTube? We’ve been thrilled with all of the diverse, creative entries we’ve seen so far, and we can’t wait to begin the process of selecting the best video. We’ll be announcing the winner in 10 years.

Gmail Blue: Gmail launched nine years ago on April 1st, 2004. Since then you’ve been able to use hundreds of new features that push the boundaries of what email can do and make it easier to get things done. Starting today, you’ll get to experience the next big step for Gmail, Gmail Blue. (Introducing Gmail Blue.)

Photos +Emotion:  Many months of research on how people communicate on the Internet have convinced us that when it comes to expressing yourself, nothing beats the richness and elegance of a few properly placed colons, parentheses, letters and hyphens.

Renovate your house with Google SCHMICK: Is your house looking a bit tired and shabby? Now you can give your house a lick of fresh paint for free on Street View with Google SCHMICK (Simple Complete House Makeover Internet Conversion Kit).

Treasure Hunting with Google Maps: Explore 2D hand drawn landmarks! Find hidden treasure chests! Beaware of pirates! Treasure Maps is our Beta Maps technology and has certain system requirements. Your system may not be able to display at higher resolutions than paper print. Take care when unfolding the map to avoid ripping it.

Google Fiber to the Pole: Google Fiber to the Pole provides ubiquitous gigabit connectivity to fiberhoods across Kansas City. This latest innovation in Google Fiber technology enables users to access Google Fiber’s ultra fast gigabit speeds even when they are out and about.

Twttr: Starting today, we are shifting to a two-tiered service: Everyone can use our basic service, Twttr, but you only get consonants. For five dollars a month, you can use our premium “Twitter” service which also includes vowels. We’re doing this because we believe that by eliminating vowels, we’ll encourage a more efficient and “dense” form of communication.

Hulu: Hulu has a huge update today, including a celebration of the 85th anniversary of the hit children’s show “Itchy and Scratchy,” new episodes of “The Rural Juror,” “Inspector Spacetime” and “Space Teens with Robin Sparkles,” and two exclusive serieses to Hulu, “Ya Herd with Perd” from the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department and the UK’s craziest game show, “Numberwang.”

Play-Doh 3D Printer: Why buy things from stores when you can print them yourself? The DIY 3D printer revolution is here, friends, and have we got the entry-level 3D printer for you. It’s the Play-Doh 3D Printer, and it’s loaded with features without a price tag that will set your wallet on fire.

Aliens Chestburster-in-a-Can: Just picture it: you’ve been circling a boring sector of space for months on a “routine” USCM patrol mission. The call comes down that in a few days, you’ll be escorting a civilian from some space freighter to planet Acheron. The rest of the crew gets excited, and you know it’s the perfect time to strike. You replace one of the standard USCM Ration Cans with a Aliens Chestburster-in-a-Can.

Death Star Trench Toss: Everything that has transpired has done so according to our design. We wanted the perfect outdoor game for our BBQ parties this summer, something that would be enjoyable for our non-geek relations while offering the opportunity for cosplay and Jedi jokes. Fortuitously, at a very un-fun family reunion, one of our monkeys stumbled on the perfect idea—and Death Star Trench Toss was born.

Get Glossy With The NEW Revision3!:In the wake of G4’s recent rebranding as Esquire, Revision3 was faced with a difficult question: What is the future of media today? We’re happy to announce that the future of media today is here NOW! And it’s magazines! That’s right! Rev3 is rebranding itself as magazines. And not just any magazines… ALL MAGAZINES! Say goodbye to tech reviews, video game analysis and science news. And say hello to the paper cut free online magazine experience!

Scope Bacon: “For breath that sizzles.” Scope Bacon is the newest addition to our line of products. It tastes like bacon, while still killing 99.9% of bad breath germs. And, it keeps your breath minty fresh 5 times longer than brushing alone.

Lift: v0.1 Goal Tracking by Mail: For the first time ever, we’re offering Goal Tracking by Mail. You can capture your progress toward Lift goals by filling out a simple paper star chart and sending it in to Lift HQ.

Metafilterest: Metafilter, inspired by Pinterest, has changed its homepage so all articles are headlined by images of adorable kittens. Or Vermont. Or ponies, whatever you choose from the drop-down menu on the upper left of the screen. The articles are real, the kittens are just a bonus.

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Via: LifeHacker