Category Archives: April Fools’

April Fool’s Day 2015: Google introduces #ChromeSelfie

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Stefano

Early today, Google Chrome users found this unusual new feature… Google introduces #ChromeSelfie to Chrome users: the ultimate social mood sharing tool! Have you ever read an article that made your jaw drop or seen a funny clip that made … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day 2015: Google Maps turns into PacMan Arcade (no coins required)

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Stefano

It’s April Fool’s Day again! Google turns its great Google Maps into a PacMan worldwide videogame. You’ll be able to run the Pac-character on your own streets avoing Pinky and most other evil ghosts – yes, that’s right: using your … Continue reading →

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April fools’ 2014: Google Maps + Augmented reality!

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Stefano

April Fools’ Day this year is bringing several new ideas for pranksters! Google has created a video advertising an augmented reality Pokémon game loosely tied into Google Maps. In Google’s vision, players would hold their smartphones out in front of … Continue reading →

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April Fools’ #4: Bing pranks Easter Island Statues

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Stefano

Check it out for yourself: Bing has turned Easter Island statues (Moai, that’s the correct name) into some April Fools’ best.

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April Fools’ #2: Youtube pranks

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Stefano

This is my 2013-second-favorite April Fools’ (right after Google Treasure Map). Are you ready for the closing of YouTube? Looks like, YouTube has been, all this time, running an eight-year contest, the goal of which was to find the best … Continue reading →

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