Tonga is back online after a five-week internet outage
It may take months to restore access to the entire archipelago.
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Palmer Luckey's startup bought an underwater drone company
Anduril is best known for its military tech, but these AUVs can be used for a mix of scientific research and warfare.Tonga's internet may be cut off for weeks following eruption
One undersea cable was the only thing keeping the country online.
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Google’s Curie undersea cable now connects the US and Chile
It will begin transmitting 72 Tbps of bandwidth in 2020.
Facebook wants to circle Africa with an undersea data cable
It could help the company connect more users.
Hydrus VR camera brings immersive 8K video to the deep sea
It can capture 360-degree footage even in dark conditions.
Harvard's robot arm can grab squishy sea animals without hurting them
It could help study jellyfish and octopuses in a safer way.
Google's latest undersea data cable will run from Virginia to France
It's the fifth such project Google's been involved with.
Internet cables connecting Channel Islands to UK cut by ship's anchor
With all three cables out of action, a lone lifeline to France remains.
Underwater microscope offers a brand new look at sea life
Scientists can study very tiny undersea organisms in their native habitat.
Saab built a robot to stop underwater terrorist bombs
The FBI and the US Navy are interested.
Undersea robots find key clue to a mysterious shipwreck
They've located the data recorder for the El Faro, a cargo ship lost in a hurricane.
Watch a robotic snake swim eerily like the real thing
This mechanical serpent will help fix underwater gear... and maybe freak you out a bit.
