Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣3️⃣2️⃣- Issue of 02/05/2025
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This week in #TechFriday: In Cameroon, digital tech reshapes the world of work—hope meets precarity. AI drives investment and wins road safety awards. Meta, YouTube, Gmail, and Samsung unveil updates, while the WHO reignites 5G concerns. Duolingo bets on AI, and TECNO backs refugee education. A powerful recap of African and global tech news you won’t want to miss!
#IWD2025 in Cameroon: Working with digital, between dialogue, challenges and decency 💻
May 1st 2025 in Cameroon highlights the changing face of work in the digital age. Remote working, freelancing, job insecurity and a lack of social dialogue all pose challenges. For a serene future, we certainly need to include all workers, even those who work via screens and applications. Click here for full story
AI Index 2025 : Cameroon ranked among countries with moderate AI investment potential according to AFD 🚀
AFD ranks Cameroon at stage 2 of the 2025 AI Investment Potential Index. Despite promising foundations, the country needs to improve its digital infrastructure, develop talent and structure its ecosystem to attract more investment. Click here for full story
Cameroon wins award for intelligent road safety system 🚗
Cameroon has won the Kofi Annan Road Safety Awards thanks to Ym@ne Driver, an AI-based system that detects risky driving behavior. Deployed on 1,500 vehicles, it recorded over 32,800 infractions. The project could be extended nationwide. Click here for full story
Meta AI Drops: The new ChatGPT rival is literally everywhere🤖
YouTube TV gets a makeover: faster, smarter, cleaner 📺
YouTube is rolling out a major update to its TV app with new themed sections, smoother navigation, enhanced features, and smarter content organization. A real game-changer for those who enjoy watching YouTube on smart TVs and game consoles. Click here for full story
One UI 7 on Samsung Galaxy A : A fresh breeze that won’t reach everyone 🚫
Samsung has revealed the list of Galaxy A devices that won’t receive the One UI 7 update based on Android 15. Popular models like the Galaxy A22 and A32 will no longer be supported, marking the end of their software update cycle. Click here for full story
Gmail on iPhone and iPad gets an aesthetic overhaul with Material Design 3 for greater fluidity and consistency. Gemini now lets you generate images on mobile, while other Google applications, such as Calendar, also gain in functionality. Click here for full story
5G and health: A new WHO-backed study rekindles concerns about radiofrequency risks ⚠️
A study published in April 2025 revives concerns about 5G, suggesting a link between prolonged exposure to waves and tumors in rodents. Although the results are still cautious, they underline the need for caution and in-depth studies into the health risks of mobile technologies. Click here for full story
Duolingo bets on AI: between innovation and job cuts 🤖
TECNO and UNHCR join forces to support refugee education in Africa 📚
TECNO and UNHCR strengthen their partnership to support refugee education in Africa. Over three years, 54,000 children and 15 students will benefit from educational support, particularly in crisis-affected areas. An initiative hailed for its lasting impact. Click here for full story
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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.
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