Tonga is back online after a five-week internet outageIt may take months to restore access to the entire archipelago.By I. Bonifacic, 02.22.2022
Palmer Luckey's startup bought an underwater drone companyAnduril is best known for its military tech, but these AUVs can be used for a mix of scientific research and warfare.By J. Fingas, 02.02.2022
Tonga's internet may be cut off for weeks following eruptionOne undersea cable was the only thing keeping the country online.By J. Fingas, 01.19.2022
Google’s Curie undersea cable now connects the US and ChileIt will begin transmitting 72 Tbps of bandwidth in 2020.By C. Fisher, 11.14.2019
Facebook wants to circle Africa with an undersea data cableIt could help the company connect more users.By J. Fingas, 04.08.2019
Hydrus VR camera brings immersive 8K video to the deep seaIt can capture 360-degree footage even in dark conditions.By J. Fingas, 08.04.2018
Harvard's robot arm can grab squishy sea animals without hurting themIt could help study jellyfish and octopuses in a safer way.By J. Fingas, 07.21.2018
Google's latest undersea data cable will run from Virginia to FranceIt's the fifth such project Google's been involved with. By R. LeFebvre, 07.18.2018
Internet cables connecting Channel Islands to UK cut by ship's anchorWith all three cables out of action, a lone lifeline to France remains. By J. Rigg, 11.29.2016
Underwater microscope offers a brand new look at sea lifeScientists can study very tiny undersea organisms in their native habitat.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2016
Saab built a robot to stop underwater terrorist bombsThe FBI and the US Navy are interested.By J. Fingas, 05.18.2016
Undersea robots find key clue to a mysterious shipwreckThey've located the data recorder for the El Faro, a cargo ship lost in a hurricane.By J. Fingas, 04.27.2016
Watch a robotic snake swim eerily like the real thingThis mechanical serpent will help fix underwater gear... and maybe freak you out a bit.By J. Fingas, 04.18.2016
US reportedly uses security agreements to intercept data from undersea fiber optic linesBy J. Fingas, 07.08.2013