Google Nose (Beta)

[lomatopo]

Google launches new product on April 1.

https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/

The new scentsation in search

Coming to your senses: go beyond type, talk, and touch for a new notation of sensation.

Your internet sommelier: expertly curated Knowledge Panels pair images, descriptions, and aromas.

Take a wiff: the Google Aromabase - 15M+ scentibytes.

Don't ask, don't smell: For when you're wary of your query - SafeSearch included.

What’s that smell?

Google NoseBETA leverages new and existing technologies to offer the sharpest olfactory experience available:

Street Sense vehicles have inhaled and indexed millions of atmospheric miles.

Android Ambient Odor Detection collects smells via the world's most sensible mobile operating system.

SMELLCD™ 1.8+ high-resolution compatible for precise and controlled odors.

[maanoi]

I thought google would at least come up with original matetial for april fools

[KhunHehe]

I ask Siri, "Hey, what's that smell?" And she says, "I'm on it," and shows me Lynryd Skynyrd's "That Smell."

[WhizBang]

April Fools jokes should be subtle, and believable.

This is neither. Fail.

[Goshawk]

Google try it on every year..

this is YouTube's attempt this year...

edit - it's actually quite funny! just watched it again..

[lomatopo]

I guess there were quite a few:

http://www.informationweek.com/cloud-computing/software/12-google-april-fools-day-jokes/240152048

Google Wallet Mobile ATM might replace more than a few foreigners here?

One button Japanese keyboard: http://www.google.co.jp/ime/patapata/

Renovate your home: http://google-au.blogspot.com/

GMail Blue is pretty good: