It has a function on it that enables users to chat, much as they would over instant messaging (IM), but via television.

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The interoperability issue among video carriers is somewhat similar in proprietary Instant Messaging systems, which also await unification among their providers so that someone on, say, Yahoo IM can talk to a Google Chat consumer.

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Google released a new instant messaging and voice-chat program, ending months of speculation over whether the search giant would enter the heated IM market.

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