Gmail Motion actually works
It was only a matter a time before Gmail Motion was converted from an April Fools’ prank to a full functioning technology. The guys at the Institute of Creative Technologies took the joke and made it work (exactly how it was intended). The technology uses a Microsoft Kinect camera to control Gmail and is appropriately called SLOOW – Software Library Optimizing Obligatory Waving. via ict.usc.edu Blog #82 of 365 of...
Read MoreAre we all April Fools?
Today is April Fool’s Day – otherwise known as the day where you can’t believe anything you read on the internet. Google always does a good job with their pranks. I especially enjoyed learning about Gmail Motion this morning. I’ve seen a few more April Fools’ Day jokes / pranks throughout the day, mostly on Facebook. Here’s a good list of pranks played by startups, the HootSuite prank is my favorite. If you’re interested in learning more about April Fool’s Day, Lab 42 put together a nice looking infographic which highlights some interesting...
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