So I was using google reader, and I realized that the icon changed from Beta to Labs. So I was looking through all of google's lab products, and they all have the new logo. It seems that google is trying to get away from the beta insignia and making a distinction with everything in the lab.

Everything in the lab. But not everything. Gmail is Beta still, so is Google Calendar.

Wow.. youre right..
its odd to see a Google Logo without a beta symbol on it..

but nice going Google!!

Google Web accelerator hasn't got the labs logo, even though it is in the labs.
Is this porduct still being worked on?

yeah..
Google Maps doesnt have the logo either

Thats because Google Maps is a 'graduate' of labs and not acutally in it anymore. In fact Google Maps(.com) is not even in beta.

ohh really..
ok.. i thought it was at beta phase and had an upgrade..

ok thanks for the newsflash :)

I think it was answered in the Q&A session yesterday. Basically Google say they want to better differentiate between their latest playful lab creations, and tools they plan to release big time to the world. I guess they were annoyed by press coverage putting down beta products...?