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Alphabet (Google’s parent company) stops its solar-powered drone program

Google’s parent company Alphabet dissolved a team that explored the use of drones for delivering internet access to developing countries. The drones were supposed to fly at a height of 12 miles. Instead the company wants to focus on delivering internet access from high-altitude ballons. The closure shows the recent challenges tech firms face as they try to deliver internet to developing countries.

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