Natalie Hammel and Lorraine Yurshansky from Google takes us on a journey to learn about the hundreds of underwater fiber optic cables, like the new Monet Submarine Cable, that connect continents, cities, and data centers all over the world, and investigate how these cables are made, how they’re installed, and more. Watch the video below.
Tag: internet
Internet Archive: World’s Largest Online Library
The Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library offering free universal access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly three million public-domain books. Part one features Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive and his colleagues Robert Miller, director of books, and Alexis Rossi, director of web collections. On a mission to create… Continue reading Internet Archive: World’s Largest Online Library
Twine: Connects Any Object to the Internet
Twine is a project that came to live after raising over half a million dollars on Kickstarter. Twine lets you create Internet-connected systems and objects anywhere you have WiFi. Twine is the simplest possible way to get the objects in your life texting, tweeting or emailing. A durable 2.5″ square provides WiFi connectivity, internal and external… Continue reading Twine: Connects Any Object to the Internet
Zain Kuwait: Wiyana Connect 4G LTE
Zain Kuwait has announced the launch of the first 4G services using LTE technology worldwide. The service will be available for compatible mobile phones, tablets, routers, hotspots and dongles, presents a new era of Internet technology that will significantly enhance user experience while gaming, video streaming and using other online applications. Watch the Wiyana Connect… Continue reading Zain Kuwait: Wiyana Connect 4G LTE
Gulfnet Photography Contest on Instagram
Gulfnet is having a Ramadan photography contest on Instagram. To participate in the contest, simply taking a picture that has something to do with the spirit of Ramadan, then mention and tag the picture (@Gulfnet, #Gulfnet_Ramadan)! This contest is open to everyone!
The World’s First Website Ever Created
The first website was built by the World Wide Web’s creator Tim Berners-Lee at http://info.cern.ch/ and was launched online on August 6, 1991. The website at that time was providing information on how users could setup a web server and how to create their own, as well as how they could search the web for information.… Continue reading The World’s First Website Ever Created
42 Mbps Super Fast Download By VIVA
VIVA introduces the ultimate mobile broadband product in Kuwait with up to 42 Mbps for super fast downloads, uploads and seamless online streaming. Satisfy your need for speed and dive instantly into your online activities.