Google Wallet

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

Google launched Google Wallet this week, a near-field-communication-based payment system similar to those used in “tap pay” credit and debit cards. The system will let users swipe mobile phones to make payments at a variety of vendors.

Adidas Hell’s Kitchen

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

Like an extended pop-up shop, Adidas recently opened a multi-brand store in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen with plans to stay for one year. Lit with bright neon lights, the store will house items from SLVR and Y-3, as well as the adidas Originals Blue and Consortium collections.

Ostrich

Nap in public, Google's digital wallet, branded comedy and more in this week's look at the web

The Ostrich system is designed to enhance the workplace/rest relationship. The sack-like contraption offers a plush “micro-environment”, so you can stuff your face and arms inside and curl up for an isolated power nap anywhere