Google Talk Gadget
Haochi from Googlified pointed me to a YouTube video from Bill Kee, product marketing manager at Google. The video showcases a Google Talk gadget for the personalized homepage -- it is very polished, and even has some unique functionality that hopefully makes it into the real client one day.
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For example, now you can share YouTube videos and Picasa Web Album pictures by simply pasting a link. You, and the person on the other end (if they are using the same gadget) will see a small version of the video or picture right inside the chat window.
The Gadget isn't currently available, but it should be soon. Keep your eyes on http://talk.google.com -- that is where it is set to be posted.
Update:
It is now available -- works great!