Alphabet explained that the Taara chip is capable of transmitting data through the air using light beams, which represents a major development compared to previous versions.

The new chip eliminates the need for a complex series of mirrors and devices that were once used to change the direction of light.

It works in a similar way to traditional fiber optic cables, relying on light to transmit data, but without the need for a physical cable.

The original Taara Lightbridge was about the size of a traffic light, but the new chip is about the size of a fingernail, offering a huge boost in convenience.

Because the chip uses light as a medium to transmit data, it can offer near-infinite bandwidth in the middle of the spectrum, which is part of the electromagnetic spectrum between infrared and visible light.

This part of the spectrum, invisible to the naked eye, allows Taara to transmit data at speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second over distances of up to 12.4 miles (20 km) at a time.

What’s more, the new chip can be installed and set up in a matter of hours, compared to the months or years it takes to install fiber infrastructure.

The new Taara chip is reportedly set to be available from 2026.

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