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April Fools Around the Web


Every year, certain sites will do something for April Fools Day. This year is no different.

Here are some examples:

Google Nose

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.

Google Treasure Icon

Click on the Treasure  icon & your map changes to look like a treasure map. The street view option lets you narrow down your direction using a telescope.


Hotel Scan

Look up hotels in fictional/TV places such as Smallville, Atlantis, and Bikini Bottom

YouTube

They announced they were going to have people vote on the best uploaded video. The winner would be announced in 10 years.

Wikipedia

Created a "new" Did You Know section with really random and fake trivia. (Example: that James Bond played briefly in the National Football League after completing his military service?)

Twttr

Twitter launched Twttr, a two-tiered service that allows basic members to tweet using only consonants. Advanced users get the pleasure of posting tweets that contain vowels. One catch? The second option will set Twitter users back $5/mo.

Scope Mouthwash

They introduced Bacon flavored mouthwash.

Gmail Blue

Gmail, only bluer


The Huffington Post has more links for other sites.






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