Discuss “Google asks students for gadgets”

The Internet just got more creative — for university and college students across the country, at least. Google Inc. recently announced the beginning of the Google Gadget Awards, in which students will be able to submit their versions of virtual gadgets.

Gadgets are typically simple tools with an interface for users. They can vary from something useful, like a calculator, to something more fun, like a piece of artwork.

Though the technological giant receives search requests from every continent, including Antarctica, Google isn’t just in the search engine business anymore.

Google currently offers users the chance to personalize their computer desktops and Internet blog spaces with Google Gadgets.

“It’s about being innovative and...