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Biggest April Fool Prank by Google :)

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/biggest-april-fool-prank-by-google.138778/

ajaybc
ajaybc Original post #1
Apr 2, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Lol...Try this link and watch the video there

A new way to communicate

The mouse and keyboard were invented before the Internet even existed. Since then, countless technological advancements have allowed for much more efficient human computer interaction. Why then do we continue to use outdated technology? Introducing Gmail Motion -- now you can control Gmail with your body.

Gmail Motion BETA
nisargshah95
Apr 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Yeah, even I got fooled!
ajaybc
ajaybc #3
Apr 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Also searching for "Helvetica" on google turns the entire page to "comic sans" :)
The Sorcerer
Apr 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM
yeck!!! For our sanity, I hope it is one. Hell no I am going to move like a monkey just to send a series of email especially in my hall :p.
sujoyp
sujoyp #5
Apr 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM
That was a april fool prank:lol: ....wow really a big prank...I was fooled:wink:
gameranand
Apr 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM
I am also one of the victims who got fooled.
ssk_the_gr8
Apr 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM
This is an old prank.. Gestures one. Opera did something like this previously. Its copied. :p
thetechfreak
Apr 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM
I got fooled too. Was scratching my head when I saw it.

didnt manage to fool anyone this year :(
ssk_the_gr8
Apr 2, 2011 at 5:36 PM
here's the old opera prank that google copied



YouTube - Opera Face Gestures
Garbage
Garbage #11
Apr 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Gmail Motion April Fools' gag inevitably turned into reality using Kinect (video)



Source: Gmail Motion April Fools' gag inevitably turned into reality using Kinect (video) -- Engadget
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bruce444 #12
Apr 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Wouldn't it just be easier to read lips? :-?
Or you should just grab a par of weights and start working out with gmail motion!! :)
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niceboy #13
Apr 5, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Got fooled. But, nice one.