Day: August 19, 2024

Kenya’s Digital Horizon Expands with Starlink

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Starlink’s Evolving Presence

SpaceX’s Starlink is set to make waves in Kenya’s internet landscape with the anticipated introduction of its ‘Starlink Mini’ antenna later this year. This development could significantly transform internet access in the East African nation, particularly during times of political unrest and alleged internet throttling. Elon Musk, SpaceX’s founder and CEO, recently responded to a Kenyan user’s inquiry on social media, confirming the upcoming availability of the Starlink Mini in the country. While specific pricing for Kenya remains undisclosed, the Mini currently retails for $599 in the United States, potentially…

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CrowdStrike Publishes Technical Root Cause Analysis of Faulty Falcon Update

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Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has released a comprehensive technical root cause analysis detailing the events that led to a problematic Falcon sensor update on July 19, 2024. The incident caused system crashes for some Windows users and prompted a swift response from the company. The investigation shows that the problem came from a complicated interaction of factors within CrowdStrike’s Rapid Response Content delivery system. At the core of the problem was a mismatch between the number of input fields expected by the sensor’s Content Interpreter and those provided by a new…

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Gender Pay Gap in the Tech Sector

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The gender pay gap remains a problem in the tech sector, among many others. For all the progress made in the fight for pay equality, statistics still point to unequal treatment of employees based on their gender. It’s not just the statistics, but the efforts needed to achieve true equality. Statistical Overview of the Gender Pay Gap in Tech The gender pay gap in the tech industry is well-documented through various studies and reports. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, women in tech earn approximately 82 cents for every…

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