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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fools Day joke

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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fools Day joke

[ad_1] Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fool's Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year, Google posted a job opening for a Copernicus research center on the moon. Another year, the company said it planned to roll out a “scratch and sniff” feature on its search engine.The jokes were so consistently over-the-top that people learned to laugh them off as another example of Google mischief. And that's why Page and Brin decided to unveil something no one would believe was possible 20 years ago on April Fool's Day. Also read: Ixigo launches ‘Flyfie' drone selfie stick for travellers but you can't buy it It was Gmail, a free service boasting 1 gigabyte of stor...

Ixigo launches ‘Flyfie’ drone selfie stick for travellers but you can’t buy it

[ad_1] Ixigo, the travel app, has stirred up the social media buzz by teasing its new drone selfie stick named Flyfie. The teaser showcases what appears to be a mini drone attached to a smartphone that magically transforms into a flying selfie stick, promising to capture every traveller's moment from above. Dubbed as "Flyfie" by @abhibus and ixigo, the concept encourages hands-free aerial selfies and vlogging. One enthusiastic user even exclaimed, “Throw away your selfie sticks. Presenting ixigo Flyfie - A drone for your phone.”Ixigo's Flyfie will surely be any travel vlogger's best friend but the thing is you cannot buy it. Why? Well, ahead of April 1 or April fool's Day, it's nothing more than a playful prank, so don't be fooled. Also read: Top 5 must-try high graphics Android games:...

“Most Evil Prank” – Swiggy Teases Return Of Cadbury Bytes, Internet Not Happy

[ad_1] On April Fool's Day on April 1, we stay on high alert for pranks and misleading information. We know that many brands and publications like taking advantage of the occasion to make a joke at our expense. Often, we easily spot the prank even before it's revealed. But there are some instances where we get drawn in and start believing something that is untrue. This could be because the method of the prank is ingenious or simply because we love the idea so much, we want it to be true. The latter reason was certainly what led many Swiggy users to be pranked 3 days ago.Also Read: Viral: Anand Mahindra Shows How Idli Is Made In A Factory. Twitter ReactsOn Saturday, Swiggy decided to capitalise on people's love for a discontinued treat: Cadbury Bytes. These sweet flaky pockets filled with...