Google's parent company, Alphabet, is shutting down the solar-powered drone program - Titan - run by division X, which was designed to provide Internet access to remote areas of the world. The shut down, reports Business Insider, is "the latest example of the company’s efforts to cut back its ambitious 'moonshots.'" A representative from X told Business Insider that the … [Read more...] about Google’s Parent Company Kills Solar Drone Program
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Google and Facebook Face Off: Who Wins on Internet Drones?
57% of the world is without Internet access and can't use Facebook to post new boyfriend pictures, or use Google to search for new boyfriends. They can't even read this post (gasp.) Never fear, Facebook and Google are racing to get new technology in the air to remedy the situation. Both companies are developing technology to beam internet to the ground from the … [Read more...] about Google and Facebook Face Off: Who Wins on Internet Drones?
Google Says Titan Drones Will Make First Flight in a Few Months
(Source: theverge.com) At Mobile World Congress this morning, Google's Sundar Pichai said that Titan, the drone company Google acquired in April of 2014, would be conducting is first test flight later this year. Google bought the company after it was widely reported Facebook had made an offer. Both were interested in the drone's ability to stay aloft for long periods of … [Read more...] about Google Says Titan Drones Will Make First Flight in a Few Months
Google Wants to Test Drone Wireless Internet in New Mexico
Google is planning to test Internet delivery by drone high above New Mexico, according to a government filing. On Friday, the company asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to use two blocks of frequencies for the tests, which are scheduled to last about six months and begin in October. They will be conducted above an area of more than 1,400 square … [Read more...] about Google Wants to Test Drone Wireless Internet in New Mexico
