Jump to content

Google blimps will carry wireless signal across Africa

looney
 Share
Posted

LOGO.jpg

Search giant Google is intending to build huge wireless networks across Africa and Asia, using high-altitude balloons and blimps.

 

googleblimp.jpg

I don't really have any personal input apart from quoting one of my tags: "what's google up to now?"

Just shows how awesome Google really is!

 

Source: Wired

Respect the Code of Conduct!

>> Feel free to join the unofficial LTT teamspeak 3 server TS3.schnitzel.team <<

>>LTT 10TB+ Topic<< | >>FlexRAID Tutorial<< | >>LTT Speed wave<< | >>LTT Communies and Servers<<

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

coming from Africa, any news about development back there is good to me, am glad google is not neglecting Africa 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

*-*

Case: NZXT Phantom PSU: EVGA G2 650w Motherboard: Asus Z97-Pro (Wifi-AC) CPU: 4690K @4.2ghz/1.2V Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Ram: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB 1866mhz GPU: Gigabyte G1 GTX970 Storage: (2x) WD Caviar Blue 1TB, Crucial MX100 256GB SSD, Samsung 840 SSD Wifi: TP Link WDN4800

 

Donkeys are love, Donkeys are life.                    "No answer means no problem!" - Luke 2015

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

coming from Africa, any news about development back there is good to me, am glad good is not neglecting Africa 

I agree (assuming that you meant "glad Google is not neglecting Africa").

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I agree (assuming that you meant "glad Google is not neglecting Africa").

yeah google thanx

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Google seriously has way too much time and money, great news for Africa but I question why Google is doing this.

Like E-Sports? Check out the E-Sports forum for competitive click click pew pew

Like Anime? Check out Heaven Society the forums local Anime club

I was only living because it was too much trouble to die.

R9 7950x | RTX4090

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Google seriously has way too much time and money, great news for Africa but I question why Google is doing this.

At least they spend their money wisely, unlike most people.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

At least they spend their money wisely, unlike most people.

 

Depends sometimes they do waste it. I do look forward to seeing where Google goes with this.

Like E-Sports? Check out the E-Sports forum for competitive click click pew pew

Like Anime? Check out Heaven Society the forums local Anime club

I was only living because it was too much trouble to die.

R9 7950x | RTX4090

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Depends sometimes they do waste it. I do look forward to seeing where Google goes with this.

I don't know of any time they've wasted it, but I meant that they generally make wise decisions with their investments.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Great invention by google as always

My Best 2013 Bitfenix Prodigy Build:   Case: Bitfenix Prodigy White | Motherboard: ASRock Z77E-ITX | CPU: Intel i7 3770k | CPU Cooler: H100i | GPU: GTX 690

Fan Controller: Bitfenix Recon | Ram: Patriot IEM 16GB @ 1600mhz | Primary Storage: 2 x Samsung 840 Pro 256GB | Backup Drives: 2 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | PSU: Seasonic X850

  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I don't know of any time they've wasted it, but I meant that they generally make wise decisions with their investments.

Nexus Q...

 

 

I kid

I kid

Imma Lurker

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Google seriously has way too much time and money, great news for Africa but I question why Google is doing this.

 

Africa get's better internet, Google gets more users, win-win.

 

That is, if this succeeds. I do like the fact that Google isn't afraid of throwing money in order to experiment on such things, I mean it's not like they can't make the money back and this can only further help their reputation.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

They could also use one for large event´s (concerts and stuff)

Right now they need to use a mobile wifi tower, but a blimp would do the trick and it´s nice advertisement for google. 

Respect the Code of Conduct!

>> Feel free to join the unofficial LTT teamspeak 3 server TS3.schnitzel.team <<

>>LTT 10TB+ Topic<< | >>FlexRAID Tutorial<< | >>LTT Speed wave<< | >>LTT Communies and Servers<<

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Nexus Q...

 

 

I kid

I kid

Sure you can point out the most secluded failures, but their biggest investments in their data centers, Android, Chrome, etc. were extremely successful. Not to mention that they revolutionized the future because of these wise decisions.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Google=Weyland


Just my two cents worth :P

Rig 1 CPU: 3570K Motherboard: V Gene GPU: Power Color r9 280x at 1.35GHZ  RAM: 16 GB 1600mhz PSU: Cougar CMX 700W Storage: 1x Plexor M5S 256GB 1x 1TB HDD 1x 3TB GREEN HDD Case: Coolermaster HAFXB Cooling: Intel Watercooler
"My day so far, I've fixed 4 computers and caught a dog. Australian Tech Industry is weird."

"It's bent so far to the right, It's a hook."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Hope people did not chase the blimp every time they want use twitter.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Sure you can point out the most secluded failures, but their biggest investments in their data centers, Android, Chrome, etc. were extremely successful. Not to mention that they revolutionized the future because of these wise decisions.

I concede defeat. 

 

Hope people did not chase the blimp every time they want use twitter.

LOL

Imma Lurker

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Hope people did not chase the blimp every time they want use twitter.

Or shoot it down so that they can get closer to it.  :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Hope people did not chase the blimp every time they want use twitter.

Or when someone is intensely gaming and they lose their connection and get disconnected. :)

Hello and Welcome to LTT Forum!


If you are a new member, please read the rules located in "Forum News and Info". Thanks!  :)


Linus Tech Tips Forum Code of Conduct           FAQ           Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimer

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I love Google.

 

This looks ridiculous lol

15" MBP TB

AMD 5800X | Gigabyte Aorus Master | EVGA 2060 KO Ultra | Define 7 || Blade Server: Intel 3570k | GD65 | Corsair C70 | 13TB

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Google=Weyland

Just my two cents worth :P

oh great!!!  then that will mean in the future  we'll be getting Ash running android fruit cake 10.1

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

oh great!!!  then that will mean in the future  we'll be getting Ash running android fruit cake 10.1

I did not think of this, thats awesome.

inb4 our phones impregnate us in a crappy prequel

Rig 1 CPU: 3570K Motherboard: V Gene GPU: Power Color r9 280x at 1.35GHZ  RAM: 16 GB 1600mhz PSU: Cougar CMX 700W Storage: 1x Plexor M5S 256GB 1x 1TB HDD 1x 3TB GREEN HDD Case: Coolermaster HAFXB Cooling: Intel Watercooler
"My day so far, I've fixed 4 computers and caught a dog. Australian Tech Industry is weird."

"It's bent so far to the right, It's a hook."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Tech News

×