April Fools' Day roundup
April Fools Day, a time when you can't check twitter, peruse Facebook, or click on a story without being subjected to April Foolery, ranging from ridiculous hoaxes to semi-believable news.
Here's a list of our Top 5 pranks, feel free to nominate anything we missed in the comments.
(5) Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge
Google Maps posted a job listing for a Pokemon master. 'Pokémon masters are the world's greatest digital explorers, and their passion for exploring will take our maps to the next dimension,' the narrator says in the below video. The job may be a hoax, but iOS and Android versions of Google Maps currently offer an option to embark on a Pokémon quest.
(4) Auto Awesome Photobombs with +DavidHasselhoff
Google+ Auto Awesome brings your photos to life. Today, they've introduced Auto Awesome Photobombs with +David Hasselhoff. Simply 'upload a new self portrait or group photo with friends, and leave a little room for The Hoff.'
(3) Nest + Virgin
Virgin founder Richard Branson and CEO of Nest Tony Fadell announce that they're teaming up to create a first-of-its-kind climate system for airline passengers.
(2) Twitter helmet
Twitter says it's unveiling a 'staggeringly high-resolution wearable device' -- the Twitter Helmet -- to allow users to tweet with a simple peck of the head.
(1) Selfiebot
Orbotix, a company responsible for robotic gadgets, is taking orders for the Selfiebot -- a drone that snaps the best moments of your narcissistic life.
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