April Fools 2016

[6Foot2]

Another April Fools pranks round up:

 

Link: The ultimate roundup of British April Fools' Day 2016 pranks [Mashable.COM]

[Steve21]

Not sure if these are in any of the above links but:

 

Samsung Galaxy LTD | Old is the New New (Samsung Phone)

 

(Hands Free Milkshake)

 

Steve

[6Foot2]

 

Welcome to SnoopaVision, a fully immersive experience that lets you watch any video on YouTube in 360 degrees, with Snoop Dogg.

[Steve21]

OpenTable Taste (Opentable Taste)

 

Haha love it

 

Steve

Edited April 1, 2016 by Steve21

[unixman_again]

Even though it's past Noon, I couldn't resist this (besides, it might just be real!)

 

"HeavyBubbles - Sparkling water that makes you sweat." Heavy Bubbles

 

[Arthur]

Duolingo Pillow (Learn a language overnight)

 

http://i.imgur.com/SQ4onKX.png

[rad]

First Direct did one on their page... a wrist band that zapped you when you were about to spend money on luxuries

[6Foot2]

http://i.imgur.com/SQ4onKX.png...

 

Off topic:

 

I am reminded by the image above of the following: Many years ago now I was sent on a course [that seemed a waste of time to me, to be honest] but on the course one of the role play tasks I had to endure was called the 'Japanese Pillow' technique. You put a pillow in front of you while kneeling. Then you state all of the points of an issue that are currently affecting you. You must make your case as strongly as possible. Once you have stated your case as fully as you can you sit on the opposite side of the pillow and do the same again from the opposite point of view. Thus, you are able to resolve conflicts. That was a wasted afternoon!

 

/Off topic.

[DJ-1701]

Off topic:

 

I am reminded by the image above of the following: Many years ago now I was sent on a course [that seemed a waste of time to me, to be honest] but on the course one of the role play tasks I had to endure was called the 'Japanese Pillow' technique. You put a pillow in front of you while kneeling. Then you state all of the points of an issue that are currently affecting you. You must make your case as strongly as possible. Once you have stated your case as fully as you can you sit on the opposite side of the pillow and do the same again from the opposite point of view. Thus, you are able to resolve conflicts. That was a wasted afternoon!

 

/Off topic.

 

And I thought you were meant to sleep on it...

[DJ-1701]

[6Foot2]

We're delighted to announce that Professor Michael de Crespigny will open up the scientific debate on astrology in the 2016 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, following in the footsteps of Carl Sagan and Richard Dawkins...

 

[Arthur]

Google: Oops!

I wonder if the following was an April Fools too?

 

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/gmail/djAud7SjBTo;context-place=forum/gmail

 

Thanks to Mic Drop I just lost my job. I am a writer and had a deadline to meet. I sent my articles to my boss and never heard back from her. I inadvertently sent the email using the "Mic Drop" send button.There were corrections that needed to be made on my articles and I never received her replies. My boss took offense to the Mic Drop animation and assumed that I didn't reply to her because I thought her input was petty (hence the Mic Drop). I just woke up to a very angry voicemail from her which is how I found out about this "hilarious" prank.

 

[Norphy]

Questionable Content is being taken over by Condé Nast! Jeph Jaques is retiring to the beach

[DJ-1701]

Questionable Content is being taken over by Condé Nast! Jeph Jaques is retiring to the beach

 

Love that webcomic.

[Arthur]

https://chrome.googleblog.com/2016/04/shine-on.html

 

Whether you’re hard at work or play, your laptop should reflect your style and let your true self shine through. We’ve thought a lot about how to mirror our user’s needs in a new kind of laptop -- one that not only helps you work smart, but also look bright. Anyone will see themselves embracing the revolutionary glint of the Chrome Chromebook.

 

Chrome Chromebook adds dazzle to the power of our best-in-class hardware and software, with shiny design facets to inspire a new generation.

 

Enjoy tungsten space-grade chrome engineering with revolutionary new microchrome technology, so it’s light -- in every sense of the word. The highly reflective chrome alloy case with two layers of automotive clear-coat creates infinite reflections, enveloping the Chrome Chromebook like a shimmering sheath. The platinum white backlit keyboard LED bounces light off a minimum of seven surfaces before striking the eye, and the included microfiber sleeve helps retain that just-unboxed glow.

 

Yet, even with these brilliant new features, Chrome Chromebooks are still about performance and function. With Chrome Chromebook’s radiant 4k lumen reflective properties and unheard-of pixel density, watching a movie rivals the beauty of staring into a solar eclipse. The magnificent CLED (Chrome Light-Emitting Diode) screen provides brightness settings that rival the Sun itself. You’ll be blinded by its sheer brilliance.

 

Move toward the light. The Chrome Chromebook will be available for purchase online starting today in the U.S and will arrive in stores soon. Or if you can’t wait, try wrapping a Chromebook in tin foil to bask in the reflected glory. We hope you enjoy what’s next.

 

http://i.imgur.com/bEAsqn5.jpg

[AJWhite1970]

We announced on Twitter that we were reinstating the old outdoor swimming pool in the back yard (the old one was closed in the early 70's). Our feed was full of lots of old boys reminiscing about the old pool which was nice

[6Foot2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRlBtabKRFM

 

Start remembering your bathroom experiences again with our new handcrafted toilet paper. Inspired by the makers of yesterday and today.

[Arthur]

iFixit is proud to introduce the Smother Bag—your on-the-go solution to catastrophic hoverboard fires. The iFixit Smother Bag is an excellent, portable fire-proof solution, providing a safe place for your inevitable hoverboard fire to safely extinguish itself—without harming persons or property around you.

 

[psheil99]

Someone on my Facebook just posted this:

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Not sure if April fools or serious....

 

I have a friend with the 270!

[6Foot2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7wGpN8Ci_E

 

Expedia.ca is excited to announce the official launch of our newest flight partner: Ginge-Air. The first of its kind, this premium airline is both staffed by and caters to every shade of redhead, from strawberry-blondes to orange-toned auburns.

[6Foot2]

[Arthur]

Burger King Chicken Fries Shake

 

http://i.imgur.com/2f2CM6h.jpg

[6Foot2]

Just saw this on IMGUR:

 

[Arthur]

The next major Python version will be Python 8

 

Python 3 becomes more and more popular and is close to a dangerous point where it can become popular that Python 2. The PSF decided that it's time to elaborate a new secret plan to ensure that Python users suffer again with a new major release breaking all their legacy code.

 

The PSF is happy to announce that the new Python release will be Python 8!

 

Why the version 8? It's just to be greater than Perl 6 and PHP 7, but it's also a mnemonic for PEP 8. By the way, each minor release will now multiply the version by 2. With Python 8 released in 2016 and one release every two years, we will beat Firefox 44 in 2022 (Python 64) and Windows 2003 in 2032 (Python 2048).

 

A major release requires a major change to justify a version bump: the new killer feature is that it's no longer possible to import a module which does not respect the PEP 8. It ensures that all your code is pure.

[elsiegee40]

The next major Python version will be Python 8

 

I just love the attempt to beat Firefox!