Google Overload Edition

Google Overload Edition

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Ah, April 1st. It is that point of the 12 months again when the web is rife with odd news and pranks. As earlier than, information sites like us end up with a healthy stream of tips all through April Fools' Day (thanks, by the way), so let us round up some of the greatest findings to your comedic appetite. Contenders include the same old suspects like Google and ThinkGeek, the previous of which dominating the gigglesphere this yr with some new "features." We even have some attention-grabbing submissions from Hulu, a font firm, and doubtless lots more to come back because the day progresses, so maintain watching this house as we add new entries to this put up. Proper, let the fun begin after the break.
First up, we have a number of new options from Google, starting with Gmail Movement and Docs Motion which provide "intuitive, ergonomic" gesture management to exchange your outdated keyboard-and-mouse combo. However in the event you're extra of a Google Voice person, then you definitely may discover the Voice-alyzer useful - it's simply an anti-drunk calling or texting device for these special nights out. Come on, we've all been there.
Additionally from Mountain View is a brand new job itemizing for a Google Autocompleter That is proper, turns out every single search on Google is actively monitored by human staffers, who are able to present instantaneous recommendations to your incomplete entries. Have a look at what autocomplete veteran Michael Taylor has to say about his thrilling obligation.
Oh, we're not fairly finished with Google but. This year, YouTube's at it once more with a new video enhancing function: a button that transforms any clip to a grainy 1911 motion picture, garnished with traditional piano soundtrack. Alas, it appears that solely YouTubers in certain nations have such privilege, however the rest of the world can nonetheless admire YouTube's very personal remix - as shown above - for this event.
Taking us again to the long run is Hulu's revamped homepage, albeit in 1996 model. Bear in mind HTML frames? Netscape? Good instances.
OK, so that you need precise products, or no less than merchandise that appear like they might make it to the cabinets. In that case, head over to ThinkGeek, who's again providing a range of timely products for some giggles. One such offer is this PLAYMOBIL Apple Retailer playset , which lets you create your very own mini line for a mini product launch. If you happen to've received the munchies, maybe some Offended Birds Pork Rinds might curiosity you?
Comic Sans Professional. No, actually
Update: As promised, this is some more LOL time to share with you all:
Google's on fireplace at this time! Have a go at searching for "Helvetica" or "Comic Sans" in your desktop browser, and likewise strive trying up "kittens" in your Android machine. Cute.
One other great Google entry: if in case you have Chrome installed, take a look at the ChromeLite extension which shows all websites in pure text for the sake of load time. In contrast to the aforementioned Google "features," this extension actually works, although the textual content conversion can take a while on some sites.
Google Labs provides a cow to its body browser.
xkcd is now xk3d. As you possibly can inform by the title, our favorite webcomic is now extra superior in 3D!
Speaking of 3D, Toshiba's simply introduced the world's first 3D monocle. Now you can let one eye relaxation while the opposite one takes the strain. How considerate.
Here's something for the hardcore gamers: Razer thinks bio-exoskeleton is the best way to push your fingers beyond their limit, so try its Talon glove for some epic pwnage at your subsequent LAN celebration. Oh, and remember the Razer snake oil when you're at it - chafing is your biggest enemy.
Swype takes cellular text enter to the following level with Thynk That's proper, swiping is so yesterday; it is all about brain waves today - just assume and ye shall sort. Privacy could possibly be a problem, though.
The Linux struggle is over! Debian, Gentoo, Grml, openSUSE and Arch Linux have finally joined forces to deliver the Canterbury distribution.
Roku's about to cash in more advertising money with its new branded distant. Yuck.
Astro Gaming declares " The Gold Version " line of gaming equipment, together with an A40 headset, an Xbox 360 controller, a MixAmp 5.eight Rx wireless receiver, and an urban lanyard. 22K stable gold, baby!
Kodak's come up with the Relationshiffft app - a cunning technology that utilises facial recognition and special nano ink pigment, with a purpose to make the offending particular person disappear in your images once your relationship status adjustments. Oh, and Kodak's already working on model 2.zero which will let you restore the photos, in case you and your ex get back together.
NVIDIA brings again 3dfx, publicizes Voodoo 590.
At this time's image contains a LOLseal
Fox news anchor checks out the world's first cell app that allows you to style and smell things right on your phone, courtesy of piezoelectricity.
Not digging the iPad's keyboard and lacking the traditional typewriter? Spinning Hat has a retro solution for you: the Typescreen Apparently, this e-tailer also has a "Blood Tub" vary of merchandise, and they aren't just for April Fools'...
HTML5? How about some HTML11 action, with added help for brand new tags like , , , and so on. Presumably new hardware will probably be required as effectively.
Trump's new tech adviser wants to intestine the FCC
The agency ought to get stripped down because telecoms and ISPs are rarely, if ever, monopolies,” he says.
That's, assuming it nonetheless has a finances for them.
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