Prank or Prognostication? Some 2013 April Fools’ jokes that could become reality

Apr. 1, 2013 - 3:10 PM PDT Apr. 1, 2013 - 3:10 PM PDT

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Sometimes an April Fools’ fake news item is more than just a gag. Here are a few pranks we think hint at larger trends in the tech industry. Read more »

Our Favorite April Fools’ Pranks, Japes and Tomfoolery

By Mathew Ingram

Apr. 1, 2011 - 9:19 AM PDT Apr. 1, 2011 - 9:19 AM PDT

Whether you love it or hate it, April Fools’ Day seems to be more popular in the technology world than almost any other unofficial holiday. In this post, we’ve collected some of our favorite pranks, tricks and bogus news stories from today for your amusement. Read more »

April Fools: We're Not In Google Anymore

By Stacey Higginbotham

Apr. 1, 2010 - 5:51 AM PDT Apr. 1, 2010 - 5:51 AM PDT

It’s April Fool’s Day and the Internet will be littered with hijinks such as Google’s apparent name change to Topeka in honor of the Kansas city that changed its name to Google to win the Google Fiber service. Tell us your favorites and share the laughs. Read more »

Fools on You: April 1 in Online Video

By Liz Gannes

Apr. 1, 2009 - 4:35 PM PDT Apr. 1, 2009 - 4:35 PM PDT

You might have seen our own little April Fools pranklet this morning. Here are some others from the world of web video: Levar Burton bought Smosh. YouTube turned itself upside down. The Register: Google to fund ‘video Street View’ for Central London Kodak introduced an “eyeCamera” […] Read more »

April Fool’s Pranks Round Up

By Jethro Jones

Apr. 2, 2008 - 3:02 PM PDT Apr. 2, 2008 - 3:02 PM PDT

Google is the master of April Fool’s day pranks and non-pranks. It seems the blogosphere and some news outlets want Apple to get in on the gig. Here are the phony stories that I found. If you saw any others, or want to add your own, […] Read more »

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