Meta plans to lay down a $10 billion subsea fiber optic cable
TechCrunch reports that Meta plans to pour an estimated $10 billion into an internet infrastructure project to improve global ...
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China’s cable-laying beast dives record 36,089 feet to conquer ocean’s deepest trenches
"Haiwei GD11000 could conduct marine scientific research 'at the maximum depth of all the oceans in the world." ...
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Adorable heart-shaped shellfish could unlock secret to faster, cheaper internet
Unlike clams, the heart cockle doesn't need to open wide to bask in the sun. It has a clever trick up its shell: tiny, transparent windows.
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Design considerations in high-speed fiber networks
While fiber deployment guarantees lasting improvements, engineers must make proactive design decisions to ensure longevity.