April 2024 is here, and with it comes the annual spree of April Fools’ Day pranks, even in the tech world. Each year, creative minds at top tech companies concoct the wildest and most amusing ideas.
Let’s explore some of the most intriguing (yet fake) announcements of the 2024 edition of April Fools’ Day.
Nothing Phone (2a) micro
Nothing hints at the launch of a miniature smartphone called the Nothing Phone (2a) micro.
Sporting the tagline “Size doesn’t matter,” this device promises a compact design akin to the recently released Nothing Phone (2a).
OPPO’s Eau de Innovation Smartphone
OPPO has come up with Eau de Innovation, claiming it to be the world’s first smartphone with a built-in perfume dispenser, building on the success of models like OPPO Find X and OPPO Reno2.
This device adds a twist to the pop-up trend by offering scents like Silicone Musk, Code Couture, and Megapixel Mist. You can activate the dispenser with a swipe or button press.
The perfume mechanism is based on OPPO’s NOSE Technology, allowing for customization and mood sensing. Priced at USD 999, it hits global stores on April 1, 2024, with pre-orders receiving bonus perfume refills and a scented candle.
OnePlus R12-D12
OnePlus has posted a video for the first AI device, the OnePlus R12-D12. This shows the phone that transforms into a robot.
Sony Xperia5 V micro
Sony has posted an image of Xperia 5 V micro. This pocket rocket has a tiny camera that packs a punch, says the company.
ixigo Flyfie – Your Phone’s Drone
ixigo and abhibus unveil ixigo Flyfie, the world’s first drone for your smartphone. Shaped like a hand fan, it attaches to your phone via the ixigo app, enabling aerial selfies and vlogging.
Features include a 20-minute charge time, hands-free mode, voice commands, obstacle detection, fall detection, and theft-guard (beta). Pre-orders are open, but alas, it remains a prank.
Razer Cthulhu: The Gaming Chair of Your Dreams
Razer’s concept gaming chair, the Razer Cthulhu, features eight robotic arms powered by AI, aiming to fulfill every gaming need without users having to leave the chair.
It includes built-in massage functionality and a supposed ability to order food based on thoughts, along with a shaving function for personal hygiene.
The exaggerated features and lack of user control add humor to the concept, with Razer claiming the chair learns and adapts to users, even if it means unexpected grooming.
Razer humorously attributes the chair’s capabilities to breakthroughs in power and performance from their Razer Blade 18, with each AI tentacle equipped with a Razer Skynapse Chip trained on a dataset of over 1,337 TB.
While not a real product, the Razer Cthulhu provides a humorous glimpse into a future where gaming chairs might become overly helpful.
Elon Musk Joins Disney as Chief DEI Officer
In a playful twist, Elon Musk announces his appointment as Disney’s “Chief DEI Officer” on X. Expressing excitement to collaborate with Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy, Musk vows to make Disney’s content even more “woke,” including the linguini.
ASUS ROG’s Weapon-Styled Devices
ASUS ROG joins the trend with teaser images of two weapon-styled devices, resembling Thor’s Hammer and Captain America’s Shield.
With the caption, “Are You Worthy? Choose your ‘weapon’ wisely,” ASUS ROG adds a playful touch to the April Fools’ Day festivities.
First one is ROGMjolnir, Harness the energy of the sun to charge your devices. Illuminate your path with the lightning summoned by it, says the company.
April Fools’ Day 2024 brings out the creativity in tech companies, showcasing a blend of innovation and humor. While these announcements are all in good fun, they highlight the imaginative spirit of the tech industry.