Google Wave – Best thing since the email?
"Google Wave is a new tool for communication and collaboration on the web, coming later this year."
- Google, May 2009.
To me, Google Wave is essentially a combination of Email, Forum, SVN, Sharepoint, and Instant Messenger. The approach they've taken to the modern internet communication is revolutionary. I can see a whole new terminology evolving around this new service, with people saying 'Wave me' instead of 'Email me' (Firefly fans rejoice).
The things I would love to see is:
- Mobile device integration - (This is potentially a platform that could revolutionize mobile communication - Maybe even a viable SMS / Mobile email replacement)
- Voice / Video support
- Flexible privacy / Identity Management controls - (ability to hide your address, not let people find you through other contacts, etc.)
While the transition away from email may be only a pipe-dream, a viable platform has really never existed, until now.
The main issues with this platform (as demoed) will be ones of Privacy and Security. Misrepresentation, defamation, and creative copyright issues may become an issue as well, especially with the ability to edit other peoples posts. I expect these issues will be addressed by Google in the future, and we've got to remember that what was demoed was an early Alpha.
So, could we be looking at the future of communication? Discuss
Bootnote
The Google Dev's appear to be Firefly fans. Did anyone else notice Firefly terminology such as "Wave me" and "Shiny"?
Links
Google Wave - A Developer's Eye View - Courtesy of The Register
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