Google’s not afraid to reinvent the wheel, as long as they think they can make a better wheel. So far, in my opinion at least, they’re usually successful. That being said, when I first heard about Google Wave, the new browser based communications system, I was skeptical. I like my emails, IMs, message boards and blogs the way they are. Could Wave really transform the way I communicate online? Could Google really reinvent email in a way powerful enough to pull me from my beloved GMail? Well through my massive underground operative network I was able to get one of the beta invitations to try out Wave for myself.

For those who are already an user of the popular desktop IM app – Trillian, or Web based app – Meebo, ebuddy, Zoho recently introduced a chat service with the potential to become a serious competitor to these IM services.  Zoho chat comes with plenty of unique and useful feature. Like Meebo, it acts as an online hub where you can connect to multiple IMs in one session. In addition, the interface is well designed with beautiful background and neatly arranged chat elements. Features such as embedding instant chat on website or blog are also useful for anyone loooking to provide instant help desk support.