It might be a good idea to stay off the internet on April Fools’ Day from now on.
The one day a year where it’s perfectly acceptable to prank your loved ones is upon us, and the internet did not hold back. Hypable got involved in the April Fools’ Day fun by posting some #fakenews stories. Check them out here!
- Exclusive first look: Pottermore is turning into “Pottermorum,” their latest stab at fitting in with fansites
- Spinoff alert: Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal announce new series
- Outlander meets Star Trek in season 4? William Shatner up for role
- How The Emoji Movie made me a better feminist
- “Bad Blood” no more – Taylor Swift to collab with Kanye West, Katy Perry on upcoming track
- Robert Downey Jr. to have “Stan Lee style” cameo in all future Marvel movies
Elsewhere on the web, Netflix announced that they’ve procured all rights to Seth Rogen!!
***EXCLUSIVE: NETFLIX ACQUIRES SETH ROGEN IN UNPRECEDENTED BUSINESS MOVE*** pic.twitter.com/0fgWHJhprh
— Netflix US (@netflix) April 1, 2018
Richard Branson announced an exciting new initiative coming to Virgin Australia:
It’s great when two Virgin companies work together to come up with a really great idea. Well done to everyone at @VirginAustralia and @VirginActiveOz for introducing the world’s first in flight spin class. Will be touring Australia later this year and can’t wait to join one pic.twitter.com/cTIAxUuVZS
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) March 31, 2018
The WB Store debuted a new product that has to be seen to be believed:
Check out this never-before-seen addition to our Online Shop… the Invisibility Cloak! https://t.co/9VcReuiAzZ pic.twitter.com/jlPtHnJYch
— WB Tour London (@wbtourlondon) April 1, 2018
ThinkGeek wants to help you learn a new language:
Today is a good day to learn Klingon. @StarTrek Klingon Alphabet Fridge Magnets: https://t.co/5FfzQJsUW5 pic.twitter.com/G7NPoiKIDA
— ThinkGeek (@thinkgeek) April 1, 2018
Google Maps introduced a “Where’s Waldo” game for the week:
We’ve teamed up with your favorite adventurer!
Ask your Google Assistant “#HeyGoogle, where’s Waldo?” and jump into the journey with @googlemaps. pic.twitter.com/BJtfUjXGRv
— Google (@Google) March 31, 2018
Pokemon Go got a serious downgrade:
Trainers! Experience Pokémon GO like never before with cutting-edge 8-bit graphics! https://t.co/HVcxnSKwfX pic.twitter.com/POyFYXkxA3
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) March 31, 2018
Logitech is going to save your work day:
Eager to eliminate the BS from your meetings? If so, be sure to check out Logitech's new Business Speak Detection software, which is now available on all @LogitechVC products. Learn more here: https://t.co/XuumeDrgme. pic.twitter.com/KP2ieuCXRi
— Logitech (@Logitech) April 1, 2018
T-Mobile is letting you walk a mile in your smartphone’s shoes:
Your shoes. Your feet. Fully connected. pic.twitter.com/jCJ9G09M8v
— T-Mobile (@TMobile) March 30, 2018
Burger King is getting into the dessert market:
the NEW chocolate Whopper. coming soon to your local Burger King. maybe. pic.twitter.com/9N1snyYhRX
— Burger King (@BurgerKing) March 30, 2018
Roku is also changing technology from the ground up:
Introducing #Roku Happy Streaming™ Socks! Our newest accessory in streaming technology.
More on the blog: https://t.co/rARKDcLa0y pic.twitter.com/MlxjrrCOVt
— Roku (@RokuPlayer) April 1, 2018
Duolingo will make everyone multilingual soon:
Ever had the feeling you get better at languages when you’re drinking? It’s not just you, it’s science. Introducing Brewolingo: https://t.co/aXqDammic0 pic.twitter.com/ZvopAPhvFP
— Duolingo (@duolingo) April 1, 2018