#TechFriday n°1️⃣8️⃣8️⃣- Issue of 07/06/2024

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Good evening everyone. This week in #TechFriday, a special focus on Cameroon with the Cameroonian studio Kiro’o Games. In the rest of this week’s Tech news, Google rolls out its Gemini app, and there’s news from WhatsApp, Instagram and Windows 11.

Enjoy your reading and don’t forget to share with others. 😄

Kiro’o Games makes a big splash with Aurion on Xbox 🎮

Google’s Gemini application finally available to all ✨

Video statuses on WhatsApp are now longer 🎥

WhatsApp has increased the maximum length of videos that can be shared in status, from 30 seconds to 1 minute. This new feature responds to requests from users frustrated by the previous limitation, which forced them to split up their videos. Click here for full article

Instagram tests unskippable ads: a risky gamble? 😡

Instagram is testing a new advertising feature called « Ad Break », requiring users to view an ad for 3 to 5 seconds before continuing to browse. This initiative, aimed at boosting advertising revenues, has provoked largely negative reactions among users, who are threatening to leave the app. Click here for full article

Microsoft blocks a method to install Windows 11 without an account 😓

Microsoft has blocked a method of installing Windows 11 without creating a Microsoft account, now requiring users to log in with a Microsoft account during installation. This has been criticized by some, who wish to retain the option of using a local account with no link to Microsoft. Click here for full article

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