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A project initially spawned out of Google’s “X” moonshot factory is finally being abandoned after over a decade of research and experimentation. The project, called Loon, was supposed to be a balloon-powered wireless network that provided data service to even the most remote areas of the planet. Loon, which is…

by Jeff Foust — January 21, 2021 Google-backed Loon had developed technology to provide wireless connectivity using stratospheric balloons, but struggled to make it commercially viable. Credit: Loon WASHINGTON — Google announced Jan. 21 it is shutting down Loon, a venture to provide wireless connectivity by balloon that has been…

PETALING JAYA: An online “google” survey that is circulating around to find out if you are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination is a scam. The form sighted by theSun specifically refers to residents of Seremban district. A Negri Sembilan State Health Department (JKNNS) spokesman told theSun today that the form was…

From left: first lady Jill Biden, U.S. President Joe Biden, Republican Senator Roy Blunt, Abigail Perlman Blunt and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2021. Rod Lamkey - Pool via CNP/Getty Images As Joe Biden was sworn in as America’s 46th President,…

The end of two eras Sitikka/iStock Today's Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld's Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect's Editors Google started rolling out Chrome 88 this week, and while browser releases usually herald what’s new, the most noteworthy change in this update is what’s not included.…

Today we say goodbye and good riddance to Donald J. Trump, the worst, laziest, and most tangerine-hued of our 45 presidents. He left a path of destruction in his wake that included 400,000 dead Americans, a decimated economy, shattered norms, broken laws, and endless grifting. And if his venality, corruption,…

The HONOR V40’s launch is delayed to January 22 and reports are suggesting that it’s because the smartphone will with shipped with Google Play Services. HONOR greatly affected during HUAWEI ban When HUAWEI was banned by the U.S. government back in May 2019, both HUAWEI and HONOR were affected as…

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Over 200 employees signed a petition calling for transparency around Amazon's labor-tracking efforts. The names of the sign-ons were revealed last week, and the petition was sent to Amazon's leadership. Amazon faces a vote on forming a union next month, which would be the first in its history. Visit Business…

Ashleigh Barty in action at the Australian Open in 2020. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)Tennis officials have been forced to warn players quarantining in Adelaide about their social media use in fear of further angering those being forced to hard quarantine in Melbourne. Over 70 Australian Open players are spending…