Project loon articles

Google

Alphabet is winding down Loon due to cost concerns

Loon's final flight

By Shawn Knight, January 22, 2021, 12:16 PM

The Web Google

Alphabet's Project Loon to bring emergency internet connectivity to Puerto Rico

FCC grants emergency licence for 30 balloons

By William Gayde, October 8, 2017, 7:05 AM

Google AI

Project Loon now needs far less balloons to deliver the Internet, thanks to machine learning

Improved navigation helps deliver internet to precise locations

By Jose Vilches, February 17, 2017, 10:45 AM

Google Industry

Did Google steal the idea for Project Loon? This company thinks so

By Shawn Knight, June 16, 2016, 12:15 PM

The Web Google

Alphabet to conduct large-scale Project Loon test over Indonesia

By Shawn Knight, October 29, 2015, 6:15 AM

Tech Culture Google

Google's stratospheric balloons are set to bring high-speed internet to Sri Lanka

By Justin Kahn, July 29, 2015, 4:45 PM

The Web Tech Culture

Survey: The Internet has had a negative impact on morality, good for education and relationships

By Shawn Knight, March 19, 2015, 12:00 PM 16 comments

Industry The Web

A single Project Loon balloon can now float for six months, blanket an area the size of Rhode Island

By Shawn Knight, March 12, 2015, 5:15 PM 7 comments

Industry The Web

Google confirms plans to provide wireless service in the U.S. as MVNO

By Jose Vilches, March 2, 2015, 11:30 AM

The Web Industry

Internet adoption down for the fourth year in a row despite efforts to connect the rest of the world

By Shawn Knight, February 25, 2015, 1:00 PM

Industry The Web

Google announces updates to Project Loon including 10 times longer flight times

By Justin Kahn, November 21, 2014, 6:30 PM

Industry Electronics

Facebook's Internet-sharing drones to begin testing next year, multiple challenges still remain

By Shawn Knight, September 24, 2014, 2:15 PM 9 comments

The Web

One year on, Google Loon balloons delivering 10x more bandwidth while staying up 10x as long

By Jose Vilches, June 16, 2014, 5:45 PM

Industry

Google acquisition of drone maker Titan Aerospace will lift Project Loon to new heights

By Shawn Knight, April 14, 2014, 5:00 PM

Industry

Google's Project Loon hot air balloon goes around the world in 22 days

By Shawn Knight, April 4, 2014, 11:45 AM

Industry The Web

Google explains how Project Loon will provide stable internet coverage

By David Tom, September 2, 2013, 10:30 AM 15 comments

Industry The Web

Google plans to provide worldwide internet coverage, via a network of floating balloons

By David Tom, June 17, 2013, 9:30 AM 11 comments