Google and adidas have joined forces on a new sneaker that, thanks to some super slick features, is capable of turning into a smart-talking shoe with a major personality. At the moment, I don’t see a need for something like this. It’s still pretty cool though. Over time, the shoe develops it’s own personality that will respond to your activity. The Talking Shoe can be snarky, motivational and excited depending on your movement that day. Oh, and if you feel like sharing your status with your entire Facebook or Google+ feed, the Bluetooth connection makes it totally possible through your phone— although we're not sure if all of our friends would need to know when our shoe is getting mad at us for skipping a run in favor of laying on the couch. Enjoy.

Having already staked its claim on part of the smartphone market with the Nexus, Google sets its sights on mobile computing with the introduction of the Chromebook Pixel. The name is derived from the 239 pixels/inch density the laptop boasts on its 12.85-inch touch screen. Essentially a next-gen tablet PC, its Gorilla Glass infused screen is combined with a backlit keyboard that responds to a room’s ambient light and how the laptop is being used. [See More]

You know how in futuristic movies, the futurelings have badass glasses that can answer questions, record videos/pictures, send files to the mothership, etc.? Yeah, well Google is making that happen – for real. Google’s new technology — called Glass — aims to revolutionize the way we interact with our surroundings — giving instant access to information and media. Though not much has been revealed, this video gives us a look through Google Glass to showcase some of its alleged capabilities and user interface.

It looks like Google is getting two new interns. It’s no secret that Google is widely considered to be one of the best companies to work for. Having diversified so greatly over the years since its birth, they now command influence in virtually every sector of the workforce. Fox today has released the official trailer for its latest Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson comedy, The Internship that touches down right in the heart of the tech giant’s campus. The film follows two middle-aged salesmen who score an internship at Google, only to find themselves amidst a sea of younger, more qualified tech peers who have the edge on them in the new digital revolution. Catch the official trailer and stay tuned for the film’s official release date on June 7th. Enjoy.

Google’s smartphone app team Niantic Labs has released a new multi-player gaming platform for mobile users that turns your real-world location into a virtual world. For example, if you are in Times Square in New York, the app’s built-in scatter map technology knows where you are and adds a virtual layer to it. It leads you to real statues and landmarks to continue the game. Calling the game Ingress, players operate under the premise that a strange energy has been discovered by European scientists, and it must be controlled before it controls you. To request an invite for the trial stages of the game for Android via Google Play, head here. Enjoy.

Designed collaboratively by LG and Google, Nexus 4, the newest smartphone in the Nexus line-up from Google, was announced today for availability starting next month in select markets. With a sophisticated hardware design from LG, your favorite Google Apps, and the latest version of Android, Nexus 4 puts the best of Google in the palm of your hand. Nexus 4 is sold unlocked and is GSM/HSPA+ compatible so it will operate on more than 200 network providers worldwide. Just pop in a supported SIM card and be up and running in no time. [Read More]

As expected, Google used its I/O conference to shed some more light on its Project Glass prototypes. And in doing so, it pulled out all the stops, equipping skydivers with the glasses and streaming their perspectives as they swooped down at 135 mph, eventually onto the roof of the Moscone Center, where the conference was ongoing. After the divers arrived, Google co-founder Sergey Brin announced the device’s price tag: $1,500 a pair, available beginning next year to developers only—presumably to afford them the opportunity to create consumer apps before the devices have a full, commercial release.

Today Google unveiled a highly rumored Nexus 7 Tablet. Setting its sights on the competitor Kindle Fire Tablet, the 7-inch device weighs in at a reasonable 12 ounces and is slated at a base price point of $199 USD. Built with scratch resistant Corning glass, the Nexus 7 has a 1280×800 IPS display and links up via GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Micro-USB. Furthermore, the Google Nexus 7 will run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Those in the market can expect orders to begin shipping mid-July 2012.

Google shows no signs of slowing down in terms of releases today as it also unveils the Nexus Q alongside the Nexus 7 tablet. In some ways functioning with the same ideas as an Apple TV, the Nexus Q operates as a bridge between Android devices and its user’s television or entertainment system. Made for Google Play and YouTube, the Nexus Q allows you to stream music or movies from the cloud directly to your entertainment system. Additionally, it is built with a 25W amp that gives you the ability to power a set of speakers or hook it up to an AV receiver or HDTV. The orb-like streaming media device runs a version of Android 4.0 and is slated to hit market with a retail price point of $300 USD. Enjoy.

At this point, SOPA needs no introduction. But if you've been diligently ignoring it up until this point, good luck getting through January 18th as an uninformed citizen.

Google, Wikipedia and a host of other websites are either going dark or making huge, unmistakable statements on their homepages in protest. [See & Read More]