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In an update on its official website, the multinational said the new satellites will have an advanced Evolved Node B (eNodeB) modem on board that will act like a cellphone tower on space, allowing network integration similar to that of standard roaming partner. An eNodeB refers to base station equipment that handles the radio interface …
Kenya’s communications regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has responded to Safaricom’s calls for the regulation of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink. Safaricom in a letter to CA urged the regulator to consider requiring satellite internet providers such as Starlink to partner with local mobile network operators. This is after the satellite internet …
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Bolt has announced a 10% increase in base fares across all its ride categories following a week-long protest from drivers demanding better rates. Following the announcement, all rides booked through the Bolt platform will reflect a 10% increase in the base fare, for example, the base fare for the Economy category will move from Kshs. …
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Carrier-neutral data center infrastructure provider iColo on Monday announced it has added and commissioned over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new solar installations across its two data center campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa. Over 450kW of this new solar capacity is available within iColo’s NBO campus, where over 60 national and global networks aggregate, and will …
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The Falcon 9 launched 21 of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites today (Aug. 28), lifting off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 3:48 a.m. EDT (0748 GMT). It was the 23rd mission for this rocket’s first stage, setting a new mark for the company. The rocket delivered the Starlink craft to low Earth orbit as planned, but the first-stage booster couldn’t stick …
An ingestible IOT sensor is assisting farmers with the monitoring the health of their livestock and helping to boost profitability. The sensor, created by Austrian technology company SmaXtec, provides data on inner body temperature, PH levels and movement activities. This data helps to ensure the welfare of the livestock by sending early warnings of potential …
INTERNET OF COWS: INGESTIBLE IOT SENSOR MONITORS THE HEALTH OF LIVESTOCK. Read More »
The capsule launched at 10:52 am E.T got into the orbit on an Atlas V rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Veteran Nasa astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams make up the Starliner’s inaugural crew. They are expected to spend about a day journeying to the space before docking with the orbiting outpost.
Meta launched its first AI-driven and targeting program for business on whatsapp, as it tries to wring revenue out of the popular chat service. The chatbot will assist users with common requests such as finding catalogs or consulting business hours, similar to existing A.I powered consumer service platform.
Samsung has launched its 3D Map view feature for SmartThing, which will allow users to see a virtual 3D map of their home and easily control connected devices like lights, thermostats and appliances. The 3D Map View, first unveiled at CES2024, is now available in all countries where SmartThings is accessible.
President William Ruto has announced plans to construct a one-gigawatt (GW) data center in Naivasha “The Data center that will serve Africa will be constructed in partnership with Microsoft, Eco-Cloud, and G42 investment group. The facility will be a revolutionary investment powered by green energy,” said Ruto on X. A data center serves as a …
MICROSOFT, ECO-CLOUD, G42 TO BUILD ONE GIGAWATT DATA CENTER IN KENYA. Read More »