April Fools for Nerds

I used to be more of a prankster - but being the only one in the office today, seems there is no one to even play on unless by an eblast.

So I found a small list of gags played out on the internet via some high profile tech companies.

Google nose - a new app that accesses "scentsation" but tapping into a downloadable database of 15M of scentibytes. Some aromas of note - lemon, horse manure, locker rooms & wet dog. It has its own Safety Search option of Don't Ask, Don't Smell. This one doesn't sound outlandish enough that I would never expect to see it happen at some point.
Google Nose 

TWTTR - the new abbreviated version of Twitter without the vowels. A new two-tiered system that lets users opt out with consonants for free or upgrade to vowels for $5/ mo. "Y" is complimentary. And also expanding a tweet from 140 to 141 characters with the opportunity to bid for the letter used at a going rate based on popularity. "Z" would likely be a bargain bid!
twttr 

Google Maps - reports a finding of a long lost relic in Capain Kidd's infamous pirate map. It was apparently found on a recent expedition in the Indian Ocean and contains many encrypted symbols that Google is asking for help in deciphering. Archeologists have confirmed the legitimacy of a 315 year old map.
Captain Kidd 

Sony - is introducing a line of Animalia tech products for pets. A comical line of things. Video systems for dogs minus reds & greens for their eyesight. Personal headsets for cats. Customized workout centers for hamsters. Pretty silly.
Sony Animalia