Explore the evolution and current state of realtime web technologies in this 43-minute conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2013. Delve into the history of instant server-to-browser communication, examining how technologies like WebSockets and solutions such as SignalR, socket.io, Faye, and Pusher have brought realtime capabilities to the mainstream. Discover the past, present, and future of client/server communication technology and the realtime web. Gain insights into practical applications beyond chat and spaceship games through various use cases and live demonstrations, showcasing how these technologies are being utilized in real-world scenarios today.