The web search engine company Google has a reputation for killer apps—and killer app jokes created for the amusement of Google's users on April Fools Day each year. The first prank app of the 2009 April Fool's Day season is gBall. The application is a Australian rugby-style football with a built-in GPS receiver that tracks the user's performance and vibrates when an agent is near.
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Google's April Fools Prank Apps are legendary, and 2009 looks like it's going to be another great year!
"Google, gBall and their logos are trademarks of Google Inc. All gBalls are made to comply with Australian Standard AS-0104-2009 (Use of electronic Geo-navigational satellite instrumentation in leather goods)."—gBall's app pageGoogle Australia: Introducing the gBall
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Users can plug in and register the ball onlineGoogle Australia: Introducing the gBall
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It monitors the location, force and torque of each kickGoogle Australia: Introducing the gBall
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Uses an algorithm called DENNIS ("Dimensional, Elastic, Non-Linear, Network-Neutral, Inertial Sequencing")Google Australia: Introducing the gBall
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DENNIS appears to be a sly nod to Dennis Cometti, a former Australian rules football player and coach who is currently a commentator on Australian TV
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Vibrates if player agents or talent scouts want to speak to youGoogle Australia: Introducing the gBall
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The GPS equipment will help you locate lost ballsGoogle Australia: Introducing the gBall
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