ALPHABET'S TAARA CHIP USES LIGHT BEAMS TO PROVIDE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

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Alphabet's Taara chip could lead to low-cost, high-speed internet connectivity even in distant locations. It is about the size of a fingernail and works by using a very narrow, invisible light beam to transmit data at speeds as high as 20 gigabits per second at distances of up to 20 kilometers. The technology works similarly to traditional fiber except the light doesn't travel through cables. It only takes days to install instead of the months or years it takes to lay down fiber. The chip is expected to become available in 2026.