Google April Fools’ Day jokes for 2014

To check out last year's antics, click here.

Google seeking the best Pokémon Master to bring Google Maps to the next dimension

Using Maps on their Android or iOS device, applicants need to find each and every one of the wild Pokémon. All applicants that are able to collect every Pokémon will be invited to the Googleplex for the final round of hiring. The winner will be deemed, Pokémon Master, and will start employment at Google on September 1, 2014. Now, yes, this is a joke, but the best part of it is that if you go into Google Maps now on your Android phone or iPhone, tap the search bar and press on the “Press Start” link, you will start seeing Pokémon now. I kid you not. You have until April 2 at 2:00pm PST to capture all of them. Good luck and check out the video below…..

Google's new input method: The Magic Hand

This brings “hands free” to a whole new level. The Google Japanese team has developed a “Magic Hand” to control your smartphone or tablet. It includes a joystick and push button for complete control, and you can even customize the hand. Forget Project Tango, I want this now. Check out the video below…..

More info: Google Blogspot Japan

Gmail Shelfie

2013 was the year of the selfie, and Google is taking them to the next level in 2014 with Gmail Shelfie, as in the the SHareable sELFIE. Adding your selfie to your own Gmail theme is one thing, but what about your family and friends? With Gmail Shelfie, you are one click away from taking over anyone else's Gmail theme with your beautiful kisser. Now they can enjoy looking at you all day.

The word of 2013 was selfie, but for 2014, it's going to be Shelfie.

More info: Gmail Blogspot

Chrome for Android translates text to emoji

Be sure to open your Chrome browser for Android as soon as the clock strikes midnight on April 1st. Just look for the “Translate to Emoji” option in the menu to translate any page to emojis. From Android Police

They also added a video….

Google+ Auto Awesome Photobombs with David Hasselhoff

Auto Awesome is getting a little more “awesome” today with the introduction of Auto Awesome Photobombs. You guessed it…..Google will automatically add a photobomb to your photos, but who will be the star? They are going the celebrity route, and to kick things off, David Hasselhoff is being introduced today as the first celebrity with more stars coming soon.  All you have to do it upload an image of you and your friends to your Google+ account today, and you just might get a surprise. You can also add +David Hasselhoff to your post for a much better chance.

More info: Google+

Chromecast for Squirrels

If you're a squirrel, go nuts and stuff your cheeks because not only can humans enjoy the Chromecast, but squirrels can too. No more watching human music and videos.

Introducing: Google Play Signature Edition

Is delivering apps via digital the best way? Google thinks there is a better way. Introducing the Google Play Signature Edition, which brings back the physical connection between developers and users. You will now get your apps from USB drives shipped in “carefully crafted boxes” along with the developer's signature. Now that is what I call personal touch. Check it out in the video below…..

YouTube announces Viral Video Trends

Google is looking for you to submit you own viral trend ideas. All you have to do is share your ideas using #newtrends, and their Meme Development experts will choose their favorites and make them official YouTube trends. Demo videos included!! Take a look at the announcement video below….

QWERTY Cats extension for Chrome

The QWERTY Cats extension is a virtual keyboard for cats that is based on Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI) research. Install the kitty keyboard and you will get….

• Four pawing modalities using your trackpad or touchscreen
• Mouse mode
• Cat translation technology (beta)

Right now my dog is feeling left out, but Google promises dog support is coming soon, along with fish, hamsters, and dinosaurs. Download the  extension here.

AdSense shows the top planets and moons

The AdSense team recently discovered the interplanetary IP address repository. What does that mean? Now you will get more information about your site's traffic with the addition of planets and moons. This means you can now engage that traffic more efficiently. For example, if  you find that martians are visiting your site from Mars, you can add more pages in martian to build that audience.

More info: +Google AdSense

Google Gas

Have you ever been driving around in the desert with no gas station in site? Have no fear!! Google Gas will save you!! All you have to do is plug Google's patented USB gas nozzle into your smart phone and say “Okay, Gas, fill it with regular.” Your gas will be downloaded, and the best news is that it works over cellular connections as well as Wi-Fi. You just better hope you have enough battery life on your phone.

More info: +Norman Cohen

Coffee To The Home

Are you lucky enough to be a Google Fiber customer? Well we have good news for you. Google realized that whenever you are watching the morning news or reading email you generally have a cup of joe in your hand. What if Google could deliver that hot cup of coffee to you faster? Well they can now with their new Coffee-To-The-Home (CTTH) program.

Moving forward, Google won't just install fiber throughout the city, they will also install pipelines that hook up homes to local baristas via a “hot beverage backbone” (HBB). The HBB will travel in parallel with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) to deliver CTTH. Yes, HBB + FTTH = CTTH.

Check out the video below showing you just how cool this is going to be……

More Info: Google Fiber Blog