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Here Come the April Fools’ Jokes

1 April 2015 3:54 AM
April Fool 2015

April Fool 2015

Well, get ready for it – April Fools’ 2015 has already started. Google is in on the act as usual, with a Pac-Man version of Google Maps that went live moments ago. Samsung is playing as well today, with the introduction of the Galaxy BLADE edge.

We’ll try to keep track of some of the best as we see them.

You can play Pac-Man on Google Maps by visiting Google Maps on the web and then clicking the Pac-Man icon in the bottom left corner.

Pac-Man is also on Google Maps for Android and iOS. You should be able to play in the newest version of Google Maps, but you have to search for locations that you might think Pac-Man would be. Google offers up a whole guide to Pac-Man in Google Maps here. They also provide clues on where you can find him (just go search for “Arc de Triomphe” and you’ll be able to play). Also, more info at the Google Maps blog.

Samsung Galaxy BLADE edge

Samsung Galaxy BLADE edge

As for the Samsung Galaxy BLADE edge, you are looking at a clear, glass-like phone with a foldable handle, is ergonomic and ceramic, has a diamond edge, is waterproof (unlike the S6 and S6 Edge), and even has a thermometer stylus!

Amazon Dash Button (real or?)

Amazon Dash Button (real or?)


Amazon has introduced the “Dash Button” which are 1-click buttons to help you instantly and directly order the things you need the most…from Amazon Prime. Major news outlets think this is actual real. I still think it’s a joke. Amazon remains saying it’s a real thing!

Google unveiled the Google Panda at a fake press event in Japan.

Introducing Smartbox, by the Inbox team! A smart mailbox

Reddit’s Android subreddit just went Apple. (April Fools)

Reddit’s Android subreddit just went Apple. (April Fools)


Reddit’s Android subreddit just went Apple.

Motorola just gave us custom selfie sticks

Motorola just gave us custom selfie sticks


Motorola just gave us custom selfie sticks.

Seeing any other April Fools’ jokes yet? Let us know in the comments and we will add them!

Source: Droid-life, Seeing any other April Fools’ jokes yet?

The X Factor 2014: Voting results revealed (Series Percentages)

14 December 2014 10:33 PM
X Factor 2014

X Factor 2014

We are thrilled that Ben Haenow took the title of The X Factor champion 2014!

Now that we finally know who this year’s winner is of The X Factor 2014 is, let’s have a look at the percentage of votes from each week of the live shows. It is a numbers game, after all! Ben Haenow’s results are in bold below – taking the lead for 8 weeks in a row.

Week 1
Andrea Faustini – 19.2%
Lauren Platt – 10.4%
Paul Akister – 10.0%
Ben Haenow – 8.7%
Fleur East – 6.0%
Lola Saunders – 5.7%
Jay James – 5.5%
Jake Quickenden – 5.1%
Jack Walton – 5.0%
Stevi Ritchie – 4.9%
Stereo Kicks – 4.6%
Chloe Jasmine – 4.3%
Only the Young – 4.0%
Stephanie Nala – 2.9%
Overload Generation – 2.7%
Blonde Electra – 1.0%

Week 2
Andrea Faustini – 14.5%
Lauren Platt – 12.7%
Paul Akister – 9.9%
Ben Haenow – 9.1%
Jay James – 7.6%
Lola Saunders – 7.6%
Fleur East – 6.0%
Stevi Ritchie – 5.9%
Only the Young – 5.6%
Jack Walton – 5.3%
Jake Quickenden – 4.8%
Stereo Kicks – 4.4%
Chloe Jasmine – 4.0%
Stephanie Nala – 2.6%

Week 3
Andrea Faustini – 14.4%
Lauren Platt – 11.8%
Ben Haenow – 10.1%
Paul Akister – 9.4%
Fleur East – 9.3%
Stereo Kicks – 8.9%
Stevi Ritchie – 7.4%
Jay James – 7.1%
Lola Saunders – 6.9%
Jack Walton – 5.3%
Only the Young – 5.2%
Jake Quickenden – 4.2%

Week 4
Ben Haenow – 12.2%
Andrea Faustini – 11.9%
Stevi Ritchie – 11.5%
Lauren Platt – 11.0%
Paul Akister – 9.5%
Fleur East – 9.4%
Only the Young – 9.0%
Jay James – 8.3%
Stereo Kicks – 8.3%
Lola Saunders – 6.3%
Jack Walton – 2.6%

Week 5
Ben Haenow – 14.8%
Andrea Faustini – 14.0%
Lauren Platt – 13.1%
Stereo Kicks – 12.4%
Fleur East – 10.8%
Stevi Ritchie – 10.3%
Only the Young – 8.4%
Jay James – 8.1%
Paul Akister – 8.1%

Week 6
Ben Haenow – 16.4%
Fleur East – 14.0%
Lauren Platt – 13.2%
Andrea Faustini – 12.7%
Stereo Kicks – 12.2%
Only the Young – 12.2%
Stevi Ritchie – 10.8%
Jay James – 8.5%

Week 7
Ben Haenow – 19.4%
Fleur East – 16.1%
Lauren Platt – 16.0%
Stereo Kicks – 15.3%
Stevi Ritchie – 14.7%
Andrea Faustini – 13.2%
Only the Young – 5.3%

Week 8
Ben Haenow – 26.4%
Andrea Faustini – 21.0%
Fleur East – 17.9%
Lauren Platt – 17.8%
Stereo Kicks – 16.9%

Week 9
Ben Haenow – 36.5%
Fleur East – 24.3%
Lauren Platt – 20.1%
Andrea Faustini – 19.1%

Week 10 (Freeze)
Ben Haenow – 45.1%
Fleur East – 32.7%
Andrea Faustini – 22.2%

Vote 10 – It’s Final
Ben Haenow – 57.2%
Fleur East – 34.3%
Andrea Faustini (carried over from freeze) – 8.5%

Have you got what it takes to Go Sober for October?

12 September 2014 1:55 PM
Going Sober for October

Going Sober for October

Britons spend a year of their lives hungover. Time for a sober October? Taking a month off the booze can have many potential benefits. Just imagine what you could achieve without a hangover. Do something amazing for people with cancer – Go 31 days with no lager, no wine… not even a shandy, all to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support’s vital work.

By having 31 gloriously hangover-free days you’ll not only be raising lots of money to help people with cancer, you’ll also be doing oodles of good for your own health. Together with a few small improvements to your diet and exercise routine you could expect to experience a range of the following:

  • Increased energy levels, higher productivity
  • Clearer head
  • No more hangovers
  • Sleeping better / snoring less
  • Weight loss
  • Clearer skin
  • Healthier bank balance / Save money
  • Sense of achievement
  • Fresh approach to alcohol consumption
  • Generally feel healthier
  • Doing something positive for a good cause

How can someone get involved?
Everything is managed through the Go Sober website. From here you can Sign Up, make and receive donations, run your own profile page, create a team, go ‘Head-to–Head’ with a mate or colleague, create a Designated Dryver event, see your national ranking, update your status and much more.

Although some people have quizzed the campaign saying “suggesting drinkers go cold turkey for a month could actually do more harm than good” – let us know what you think down in the comments.

Google Glass Explorer Programme now open in the UK – £1000

23 June 2014 5:48 PM
Google Glass launches in the UK

Google Glass launches in the UK

More than two years after Google launched its Glass Explorer scheme in the U.S, it has finally made it available in the UK – but will set you back £1,000.

From today, any British resident aged over 18 can buy a Glass prototype from the official website for £1,000 – as long as they have a valid credit card. Google Glass was developed by Google X – the facility within Google devoted to technological advancements, such as driverless cars.

The wearable headset has also launched with partner apps including Zombies Run and Goal.com. It was initially designed in 2011 to resemble standard eyeglasses, but with the lens replaced by a heads-up display (HUD). Google later engineered a prototype that weighed 8lb (3.6kg), and the current version is now lighter than the average pair of sunglasses at 1.6oz (50g).

In April 2013, the Explorer Edition was made available to Google I/O developers in the U.S for $1,500.

The email from Google:

Hi there

The UK is known as a centre of innovation, where people like you are excited to explore new products and ideas. After many months of development, we’re expanding the Glass Explorer Programme to the UK, to bring together bold, creative individuals who want to help shape the future of Glass.

We wanted you to be among the first to know, as places on the Explorer Programme are limited, so join us soon.

Purchase Glass

Want to learn more about Glass, or try it with different frames and accessories? Schedule an appointment at our new London Basecamp. You’ll meet with a Glass Guide and learn how to make Glass your own.

Schedule an appointment

Until next time,
The Glass Team

We’ve had Google Glass for over a year now (shipped from the U.S) what do you think about this eyewear technology? Let us know down in the comments.

BGT: 2014 voting results revealed!

7 June 2014 10:47 PM
BGT 2014 ITV Promo

BGT 2014 Promo © ITV

Collabro have won this year’s Britain’s Got Talent.

The musical theatre group take home the £250,000 prize and will be performing for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance. The boys who wowed tonight with their version of Stars from Les Miserables thanked their fans.

Lucy Kay came second with Bars and Melody taking third place.

Now that we finally know who this year’s winner is, let’s have a look at the percentage of votes from each day of the live shows! You can see last years voting results – which saw Attraction win by clicking here.

Semi Final 1

Collabro 62.3%
Darcy Oake 15.5%
Jon Clegg 9.4%
CountryVive 4.0%
Micky Dumoulin 3.0%
Lauren & Terrell 2.8%
Patsy May 1.3%
Christian Spridon 0.9%
Henrietta Adewole 0.8%

Semi Final 2

James Smith 41.3%
Jodi Bird 16.5%
The Addict Initiative 11.4%
Mini Moves 7.3%
Ed Drewett 7.0%
BoldDog FMX Team 6.4%
SweetChix 5.5%
Ricky K 4.1%
Kony Puppets 0.5%

Semi Final 3

Lucy Kay 45.8%
Yanis, Arnaud & Mehdi 21.5%
Cartel 11.5%
Ellis Chick 9.7%
Reaformed 5.2%
Sam Jones 2.4%
Crazy Rouge 1.9%
Kitty & Rosie 1.5%
Brian Chan 0.5%

Semi Final 4

Bars & Melody 47.5%
Lettice Rowbotham 16.8%
Innova Irish Dance Co 13.8%
Light Balance 11.7%
Eva Iglesias 5.6%
Toju 1.9%
Kieran & Sarah 1.5%
Pyroterra 0.7%
Allan Turner-Ward 0.5%

Semi Final 5

Jack Pack 57.0%
Paddy & Nico 13.9%
Bailey McConnell 12.4%
Jenson Zhu 4.1%
Kings & Queens 3.5%
La Voix & LGBB 3.3%
Andrew Derbyshire 2.3%
Kieran Lai 2.0
Peat Loaf & Elaine 1.5%

Live Final

Collabro 26.5%
Lucy Kay 17.0%
Bars & Melody 14.3%
Jack Pack 10.6%
Darcy Oake 8.5%
James Smith 6.9%
Jon Clegg 5.2%
Lettice Rowbotham 4.0%
Paddy & Nico 3.6%
The Addict Initiative 2.4%
Yanis, Arnaud & Mehdi 1.0%

Are you super-thrilled that Collabro took the title of Britain’s Got Talent 2014 series 8? Let us know down in the comments below!

That’s it from this year, we will see you in two-thousand-and-fifteen!