CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online.

Scientists from the technology giant released up to 30 helium-filled test balloons flying 20 kilometres above Christchurch in New Zealand on Saturday, carrying antennae linked to ground base stations.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Wrinkled and skinny at first, the translucent, jellyfish-shaped balloons Google released this week from a frozen field in the heart of New Zealand's South Island hardened ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Google’s efforts to build delivery drones and internet-beaming balloons are no longer just science projects. Both ventures are becoming their own independent businesses within Alphabet ...

Google believes balloon access could help places suffering natural disasters get quickly back online. Tania Gilchrist, a resident who signed up for the Google trial, feels lucky she lost her power for ...

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) Wrinkled and skinny at first, the translucent, jellyfish-shaped balloons that Google released this week from a frozen field in the heart of New Zealand's South Island ...