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Will Google Wave Shape the Future of Online Communication?

To be clear, I don't consider myself an expert on Google Wave by any stretch of the imagination, but based on what I have learned about it, these are my responses to frequently asked Google Wave questions. These are just my opinions. We'd love to hear your opinions about Google Wave. Share them here. Will Google Wave replace email?

Yes, Your Company Really Does Need A Blog

The term has become so common that most people don’t know that “blog” is a condensed version of “weblog.” It is not a new form of communication, by any means. People have been blogging since man began painting on cave walls, really; it’s just that the tools have changed and the definitions of writing styles have evolved a bit (but just a bit). When the Internet was still without its graphic interface, the World Wide Web, there were the bulletin boards and file-sharing services that allowed the distribution of text files.

More Feature Interaction Within Facebook Apps

Last week, Facebook announced an update to the Open Stream API, which allows integration of Page streams with applications. Now, Facebook has opened up the new Mailbox and Notification APIs, which allow developers to provide users with more ways to interact with core Facebook features within their apps.

Adopting Social Media For Internal Use

Results from an interesting study with a different spin on social media were released by Nielsen Norman Group. These things often look at social media adoption by businesses, but this one looks specifically at social media adoption within enterprise intranets. The study found that many of the most successful social media initiatives on company intranets began as underground, grassroots efforts by front-line employees. They were later adopted and sanctioned by higher-level executives.

5 Media/Communication Channels Twitter Has Impacted

Twitter is everywhere you look these days. You don't have to use it, but you can't hide from it. If you live under a rock, chances are somebody's sitting on top of that rock tweeting. It took a little bit for Twitter to catch on, but I think it's safe to say that it has officially taken the world by storm. Let's look at just a few ways it has impacted different forms of media and communication. 1. Instant Messaging

Google Promoting Gmail Voice and Video Chat

Update: Google has mysteriously added a little promotion to its homepage for "new" gmail voice and video chat. This original article is from November, so unless I'm missing something, it's not exactly a new featue. I guess they just want to give it some attention. I haven't seen any new Google blog posts about it or anything:

Google Introduces A New Way to Collaborate

Update: Google has shared a video demonstrating Google Wave:    

British Rail Operator Tweets Delays

In what appears to be a first for a British rail transport operator, Twitter is being used to disseminate information to travelers concerning delays and changes to train operations.

Australia Giving Heavy Fines For Certain Outbound Links

It’s been a little over 2 years since Australia announced it would move forward with plans to start censoring the internet.

Twestivals: Twitter Communities Meeting In Real Life

If you’re a Twitter user, you like the idea of extending your virtual community into the real world, and you’d be keen to help a worthy cause, Twestival is right up your street.