I found the 5 best April Fools' tech jokes on the Internet

Summary

As is customary, major brands from across the tech industry are partaking in this year’s April Fools’ Day.
For 2025, a number of hilarious practical jokes have surfaced on the internet.
Here are my picks for the top 5 April Fools’ tech jokes of this year.

Today marks April 1 on the calendar, which can only mean one thing: a permeation of April Fools’ Day jokes across every corner of the internet. For 2025, tech brands have outdone themselves in the practical jokes department. Here are my picks for the top 5 April Fools’ pranks from across the consumer electronics scene.

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The Nothing Phone 3a Pro feels like an Android flagship in disguise

Nothing is back at it again with its latest mid-ranger, the Phone 3a Pro – here’s how the handset stacks up in today’s uber-competitive Android scene.

1 Nothing Ear (3.5mm)

Is it bad that I want to buy a pair?

Nothing

Starting this list of strong is Nothing’s aptly named Ear (3.5mm). The London, England-based tech company describes the faux product as being “beautifully inconvenient,” which is certainly one way to describe it.

The Ear (3.5mm) takes design cues from the company’s wonderful Ear (Open) wireless earbuds, but swaps out Bluetooth connectivity for a 164-foot (50-meter) wired cable solution. To be perfectly honest, I could see myself unironically rocking a pair of these earbuds, so long as they are priced reasonably, and they provide a mechanism for retracting the excess cable.

Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro is the best third-party controller I’ve ever used

This Xbox and PC controller is a high-end gamepad focused on precision.

2 Razer Skibidi

What the sigma even is this?

Razer

Joining in on the April Fools’ Day fun this year is gaming accessory maker Razer, which has unveiled a rather on-the-nose translation headset called the Skibidi. The device is engineered specifically to help the average person decipher Gen Z’s unique speech patterns during in-game chat sessions, but the lingo in question gives off more of a Gen Alpha vibe, if you ask me.

I’d wager the Razer Skibidi will prove instrumental to future historians — perhaps serving as a Rosetta Stone-esque artifact for a glimpse into 21st century culture. Let’s hope our present-day rizz is rizzing enough to impress our descendants’ collective vibe checks.

dbrand’s new skin collection makes your tech devices glow-in-the-dark

As far as tech device skins go, it doesn’t get cooler-looking than this.

3 dbrand Touch Grass

Avoid the outdoors and turf out your MacBook instead

dbrand

Let’s face it, going outside is antiquated. Why absorb vitamin D and breathe in fresh air, when you can put on an Apple Vision Pro and teleport outdoors in a virtual capacity? The folks over at dbrand are well aware of this fact of modern life, and are ready to meet customers where they are.

dbrand’s new Touch Grass skin might be an April Fools’ joke, but the product is actually available to purchase for a limited time. It’s a good thing, too: the luscious turf-like material adds a pop of texture to your phone, laptop, or even game console, and I bet it feels as great as it looks.

I tried Duolingo Music and you should probably stick to learning Spanish

Can the green owl really teach you how to play music? Well, not really.

4 Duolingo World Cruise on Carnival

Sail the seven seas with Duo the Owl by your side

Duolingo

Joining in on the April 1 fun is none other than Duolingo, the language-learning application known for its lovable (and memeable) bird mascot named Duo. The company is joining forces with Carnival Cruise Line to offer the Duolingo World Cruise — a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel the world, enjoy fine dining, and learn new languages all in one swing.

One word of caution, however: while you’re on board enjoying your vacation, be sure to keep up with your Duolingo training regimen. According to the company’s official Q&A section, failure to maintain your streak while on deck will trigger a ship-wide announcement, along with a personal visit from Duo to your stateroom to discuss your level of “motivation.” As ever, it pays to read the fine print.

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The Stream Deck isn’t just for streamers

Elgato’s stream control gadget is stylish, but can it be used for more than streaming.

5 Elgato Stream Deck Desk

When is the standing desk version going on sale?

Elgato

Elgato’s Stream Deck is a popular USB accessory that offers tons of programmable buttons for streamlining PC workflows. The peripheral is particularly popular among streamers and content creators, owing to its flexibility. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting just a little bit more out of your control deck, then the company’s new Stream Deck Desk is the answer. With over 1,200 customizable keys and a premium walnut finish, the product clearly pushes all the right buttons.

And, finally, what’s an April Fools’ Day without a classic Rick Roll moment thrown in for good measure. Clicking on the blue Shop now button will redirect you to Rick Astley’s famous Never Gonna Give You Up music video on YouTube — a nod to the good old days when the internet was still young, and the sky appeared to be the limit.