Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣0️⃣8️⃣- Issue of 25/10/2024
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Good evening tech enthusiasts!
In this week’s #TechFriday, technology news from Africa and Europe is full of surprises and innovations! From the regulation of fiber optics in Cameroon to the modernization of motorcycle cabs in Douala, not forgetting the launch of Wero, the new European challenger to Apple Pay, we explore the advances that are shaping our daily digital lives.
Don’t miss our focus on the fascinating intersection between AI and African cinema at the Festival Écrans Noirs 2024, as well as the latest from your favorite apps like WhatsApp and Spotify. Not forgetting more worrying news like the bugs in Windows 11 and the controversial blocking of Google Drive in Italy.
Fasten your seatbelts for this weekly roundup of the innovations transforming our world! 🚀
Happy reading and don’t forget to share around you 😉
Fiber Optics in Cameroon: Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Libom Li Likeng Calls for Regulation 📡
Cameroon’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, calls for strict regulation of the quality of telecoms services, urging MTN and Orange to invest more. She urges Camtel and ART to step up infrastructure monitoring and modernization to meet consumer expectations. Click here for full article
Douala: QR Codes for Moto-Taxis 🏍️
Douala City Council has launched a digital platform to register motorcycle cabs with QR codes printed on their chasubles, aiming to improve safety and professionalization. Passengers can identify drivers and report offences. Despite divided opinions, this project aims to establish better urban order. Click here for full article
Wero: the new european digital wallet arrives in France, replacing Paylib 💰
Wero, the new European payment app from the European Payments Initiative, arrives in France. Replacing Paylib, it offers instant account-to-account transfers via a phone number or e-mail. Available in partner banks, it aims to become an alternative to Apple Pay by 2026. Click here for full article
WhatsApp makes contact management easier with major new features 💬
Cybersecurity: Congo Strengthens Training for Its Agents to Tackle Rising Cybercrime 💻
Ecrans Noirs Festival 2024: Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of African Cinema 🤖
The Écrans Noirs 2024 Festival explores the theme of “Artificial Intelligence and African Cinema”. This debate questions the impact of AI on creativity, cultural traditions and the future of African cinema. Between technological revolution and preservation of identity, AI raises both hopes and concerns. Click here for full article
Spotify expands its offer with French audio books 🎧
Windows 11 24H2: A chaotic rollout plagued by major bugs ☠️
The « Piracy Shield » in Italy blocks access to Google Drive ❌
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That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.
TechGriot ✌🏾😁
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