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As digital devices gather dust, the weatherman uses manual toolsAs digital devices gather dust, the weatherman uses manual tools

The Kenya Metrological Department relies on an old manual system for weather reporting despite procuring modern digital technology devices that were l

The Kenya Metrological Department relies on an old manual system for weather reporting despite procuring modern digital technology devices that were lying idle. The audit shows that the ministry of Environment and Forestry procured the digital weather instruments in April 2021 but were still in the store as of November. The Kenya Meteorological Department KMD has admitted that the automatic rain gauge and sunshine recorder are not functional at the Dagoretti Corner Station. Audit findings could explain inconsistencies in weather prediction by the department. In February, KMD had forecasted adequate rains ahead of the main planting season in March. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

Virgin Galactic announces a partnership with a Boeing subsidiary to construct additional mothership aircraft.

Virgin Galactic has announced a deal with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to build two new aircraft. The aircraft will be used to support the

Virgin Galactic has announced a deal with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to build two new aircraft. The aircraft will be used to support the companys coming spacecraft fleet. Virgin Galactic currently has one carrier aircraft or mothership that is undergoing a lengthy refurbishment. The company says it will be integral to scaling up its operations. Virgin Galactic currently owns two spacecraft, VSS Unity and VSSImagine, claiming that the first spacecraft can be launched 12 times a year and the second spacecraft 26 times a year. The first carrier aircraft is expected to enter service in 2025, with the companys first scheduled flights scheduled for 20232025. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

3M faces higher costs after a $ 581 million cleaning contract in Belgium

3M has reached an agreement with the Flemish government to clean up and pollute around the Antwerp factory. Belgian authorities say the agreement does

3M has reached an agreement with the Flemish government to clean up and pollute around the Antwerp factory. Belgian authorities say the agreement does not limit future liability for damage to residents. 3M says it will receive a $ 360 million pretax settlement for PFAS in the second quarter of 2022. The employee said the contract remains open to 3M’s sewerage and soil degradation obligations. 3M will pay € 100 million directly to the Flemish government for costs related to PFAS. This will help fund the Antwerp Ring Road government’s € 4.5 billion projects. A lawyer says the compromise does not preclude civil lawsuits against 3M. Shares of 3M rose less than 1 percent in New York business on Wednesday. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

TITAN Objects a bright star, mira wakes up , and comet Panstarrs shines

Titans atmosphere makes this an intriguing event. During a lunar occultation, a star disappears in a split second behind the advancing limb of the

Titans atmosphere makes this an intriguing event. During a lunar occultation, a star disappears in a split second behind the advancing limb of the Moon. Titan has no such hard edge its nitrogenrich air extends some 600 kilometers 370 miles high. Mira, a red giant star and the first pulsatile variable discovered, will peak in brightness in midJuly. Observers are encouraged to provide their data to the Lucky Star Occultation Portal. All observations of variations in Miras light will aid in the mapping of Titans atmosphere. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

The Xbox X Series is now more expensive in India, while the S Series is available with a discount

The Xbox Series X from Microsoft is now more expensive in India. The price of the console has increased by 6% from its initial launch price of Rs. 49

The Xbox Series X from Microsoft is now more expensive in India. The price of the console has increased by 6% from its initial launch price of Rs. 49,990 to Rs. 52,990. The Indian rupees value has decreased by more than 6.5%. The Xbox Series S is currently available for purchase on Amazon and a few other platforms for Rs. 31,399. This price is less costly than the consoles initial launch price of Rs 34,990. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

China’s lethal birth rate and weak consumer spending have caused online baby and maternity seller Mia.com to shrink

In response to weak consumer spending and a population crisis in China, Mia.com will discontinue its primary app as of September 10. The business will

In response to weak consumer spending and a population crisis in China, Mia.com will discontinue its primary app as of September 10. The business will keep operating its mini program on WeChat, the popular app owned by Tencent Holdings. Mia.coms business has grown over the last ten years as a result of the increased demand for imported baby and mom products. An inquiry for comment on Mia.com on Wednesday did not receive an immediate response. The South China Morning Post is owned by Alibaba. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

MPesa introduces loans with no interest for purchasing goods

Safaricom has launched an interestfree loan service that allows millions of customers to buy goods worth up to 100,000 shillings and pay later. Far

Safaricom has launched an interestfree loan service that allows millions of customers to buy goods worth up to 100,000 shillings and pay later. Faraja is similar to the Lipa Later service currently available in the market, this time, buyers choose items from a shortlist of merchants without having to pay in installments. Safaricoms till and paybill service has risen to take an 85.8% market share of noncash payments for ordinary goods and services. In the year to March, Sh1.4 trillion was disbursed through the LipanaMPesa platform. Fraja is a product of Edomx Ltd, a financial technology company from Kenya. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          

The EU is adding gas and nuclear energy to the green finance taxonomy, reversing the previous vote

The European Parliament has decided to temporarily add natural gas and nuclear energy to the classification of green energy technologies. The move cou

The European Parliament has decided to temporarily add natural gas and nuclear energy to the classification of green energy technologies. The move could generate billions of euros in green investment in both technologies. The legal charity ClientEarth has threatened to take legal action immediately. Austria and Luxembourg are also threatening legal battles over the latest classification rules. The final regulation allows for provisional approval for gasfired power plants that replace coal and do not produce more than 270 grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatthour. Power plant owners must obtain building permits by 2030 and plan to switch to renewable or lowcarbon gas by the end of 2035. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 3 years ago          



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