Mashable is getting some juicy buzz testing this new communication platform developed by Google. Google Wave is a real-time interactive communication and collaboration tool that’s yet to be launch later this year. The guys behind Google Maps with a small team in Sydney is behind this ingenious idea.

Google Wave is an all-in-one online communication tool. It’s a built-in e-mail, web chat, instant messaging and project management software. It has a replay feature which allows you to view previous conversions recorded, and a drag-and-drop feature which allows you to drag attachments from your desktop into Google Wave. File is loaded and sends it instantly to your group in a particular conversation. Moreover, it is embeddable, so there’s no problem showing Google Wave conversations into your blog or web site.

Wait. There’s more! The cooler part behind this platform are the Gadgets and Robots.

A gadget is an application users can participate with, many of which are built on Google’s OpenSocial platform. A good comparison would be iGoogle gadgets or Facebook applications. Robots, on the other hand, are an automated participant within a wave. They can talk with users and interact with waves. They can provide information from outside sources (i.e. Twitter (Twitter)) or they can check content within a wave and perform actions based on them (i.e. provide you a stock quote if a stock name is mentioned).-Mashable

Well, I’ve been seriously addicted into downloading various iPhone/iTouch applications, and I can’t wait to try these gadgets out! Earlier, it’s said to mix project management in it, so I expect some project management apps aside from the interactive ones.

I’m just a bit wary curious on the robots though, since this tool might be “abusive” in nature, depending on the circumstances. Like, how is the automation executed? And, is it likely to cause flood in conversation threads (waves)? Another thing is, is it susceptible to spam? In my opinion, if it’s automated, then there must be some serious “control” over it. Otherwise, it’s considered egregious.

 

Google Wave To Make E-mail Obsolete?

E-mail has been with us for decades, making it a vital, ubiquitous means of communication. It has made a huge impact on snail mail, since people prefer to send their letters and discourses on the web free-of-charge knowing that the receiver can get it in a jiffy, than to spend some time (and money) writing down, not to mention the tedious hours of queuing in the post office sans being granted of any assurance that the person is gonna receive it sooner or later.

With the launch of Google Wave, a question hovers: could it actually kill e-mail? What does it take to make e-mail a forgotten thing in the past?

There are so many questions raised, yet it’s too soon to find out. For me, I think it could create an impact, one way or another. Many people are quite adamant to Google updates, so it’s safe to say that this can hit the spot. Nevertheless, it may likely succeed or bomb, depending on how the huge audience (Google has) are gonna accept it. But for now, it looks like everyone’s pretty much excited!

To keep the fire burning, Google shares this demo video below:

 

Itching to get to know Google Wave one step closer? Check these posts from Mashable. They’re definitely worth your perusal.

Google Wave: A Complete Guide

Testing Google Wave

Could Google Wave Redefine Email and Web Communication?

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