So today at Google I/O, Google unveiled its newest communication platform: Wave.

To put it simply, Google Wave is a new platform in which users can utilize both asynchronous and synchronous methods to communicate.  Ha.

Ok, so what Google Wave really does, is create a communication portal where people can communicate via IM, Email, collaboration and real time functionalities.  This means that using Google Wave two people create a living breathing space, where documents can be uploaded and edited in real time (think etherpad), and communication is simply dependant on who is online and when. This type of interface should allow for deeper interaction than email, and provide users with a dynamic environment to communicate.

Now I have to admit, my friends know that I have a sincere appreciation for Google and the model they have of filling practical vacuums, but even if you hate Google I think you can appreciate their attempt to overhaul email; Something that hasn't really changed in decades.

For more info on Wave - click here.