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Here are some of the best ‘April Fools Day’ announcements from top tech brands

From smartphone with pop-up perfume dispenser to world's best gaming chair, here are the top 'April Fools Day' announcements.

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OppoOppo's pop-up store in Cologne (Image credit: Oppo)

The first day of April is celebrated as “April Fools Day,” where people try to trick others into believing something that’s faux. Consumer tech brands like to get in on the fun as well, typically by announcing futuristic-looking products that are too good to be true. This year, many brands have actively participated in this campaign, and here are some of the most interesting (fake) announcements on the 2024 edition of April Fools Day.

World’s first smartphone with pop-up perfume dispenser by Oppo

Oppo is one of the first brands to launch a smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera, and the company has now gone a step ahead and fake-announced the world’s first smartphone with a pop-up perfume dispenser known as “Eau de Innovation.” It comes with three premium perfume options — Silicone Musk, Code Couture, and Megapixel Mist, named after various smartphone technologies, and even the dispenser looks like a camera sensor.

Eau de Innovation, the flagship smartphone from Oppo is equipped with Olfactory Sensory Enhancement (NOSE) Technology, which uses nanoparticles to create and store different fragrances. Users will be able to experience these perfumes at the company’s pop-up store in Cologne. But of course, there’s no town named Cologne.

ixigo Flyfie – A drone for your phone

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Vlogging is hard, especially when you have to hold the phone or the selfie stick for a long time, and ixigo is solving this issue with the Flyfie, which is the world’s first drone for your smartphone. ixigo Flyfie looks like a hand fan where a user can attach a smartphone, pair it with the drone using the ixigo app, and the drone with the smartphone can follow you. The drone can be fully charged in 20 minutes, and it also supports voice commands. It also has features like obstacle detection and theft-guard (beta). If only it was real.

Elon Musk joins Disney as Chief DEI Officer

Elon Musk posted on X that, he has joined Disney as Chief DEI Officer and he can’t wait to work with Bob Iger & Kathleen Kennedy.

The new iPod

It has been a while since Apple released an iPod, and the upcoming version has been imagined by NekoMichi. According to the leak, the next-generation iPod Touch will come with a bigger display, USB-C port, wireless charging with MagSafe support, high-resolution audio output, and more.

New Nothing Phone

Nothing teases the launch of a mini smartphone — Nothing Phone (2a) Micro that’s made for ants. Considering the leaks, the upcoming Nothing Phone will be smaller in size when compared to the Phone (2), and the device is expected to offer a design similar to the recently announced Nothing Phone (2a).

Emirates Residences

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Emirates announced the world’s tallest residence — Emirates Residences “380-story mega-project” with support for in-flight experience with a dedicated runway and will even include an exclusive airport for the residents. Emirates will begin the construction on February 31, 2025.

Razer Cthulhu—the ultimate gaming chair

Razer has launched the “ultimate gaming chair,” a chair that has eight independent robotic arms that can cater to your every need.

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