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May 28, 2009 11:19 am US/Central

Google Hoping Web Surfers Will Ride Its 'Wave'

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ― Google is planning to hatch a new species of e-mail and instant messaging. But first the Internet search leader wants the hybrid service to evolve even more with the help of independent computer programmers.

The free tool, called "Google Wave," combines elements of e-mail, instant messaging, wikis and photo sharing. Its aim is make online communication more dynamic and simplify the way people collaborate on projects or exchange opinions about specific topics.

Google offered the first glimpse of its latest offering Thursday during the company's annual conference for software developers. The wider Web-surfing public won't be able to hop on Google Wave until later this year.

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