#TechFriday n°2️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ – Issue of 09/05/2025

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🎧📲 Streaming, mobile payments, cybersecurity, AI, education—and yes, even math lessons on very unexpected platforms: this week, African and global tech is buzzing! From Cameroon to Madagascar, Brussels to Silicon Valley, digital tools are changing the game. Skype says goodbye, Netflix gets smarter, Switchn rises, and Meta AI stirs debate on WhatsApp. In this #TechFriday, we decode it all for you. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild digital ride! 🚀

Streaming in Cameroon: when Netflix, Spotify and YouTube change the game 🎬

In Cameroon, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify and Boomplay are revolutionising cultural habits. Streaming is taking hold in connected towns and villages, despite connection constraints. It’s a revolution that’s affecting music as much as education and information. Click here for full story

Switchn: the Cameroonian app making money transfers simple and seamless 💸

Switchn is a Cameroonian mobile payment application. Free and intuitive, it lets you pay for credit, top up rate plans and send money to any telephone operator. Already adopted by thousands of users, it aims to revolutionize everyday transactions. Click here for full story

World Password Day: time to stop taking chances 🔐

Passwords are still your first line of defense online. This World Password Day, learn how passphrases, two-factor authentication, and smarter habits can help keep your data safe. Click here for full story

WhatsApp’s Blue Button Is Here — and It’s Causing a Stir 🔵

Heard it too much? Spotify now lets you snooze songs for 30 days 🎵

Spotify is rolling out new features aimed at giving users more control over their listening experience, including a Snooze button for songs, smarter playlist tools, and an upgraded queue interface that makes managing music easier and more personal. Click here for full story

Netflix just got a makeover : smarter, faster, more intuitive 📺

Skype Hangs Up for Good: What’s Left of the Legend? 🎤

On May 5, 2025, Microsoft officially shut down Skype. Once the go-to app for online calls, it’s now replaced by Teams. Let’s look back at its rise, fall, and the best alternatives to keep in touch today. Click here for full story

Math videos on Pornhub: Zara Darcy shakes up science education 🎓

Bioengineering researcher Zara Darcy uses platforms like Pornhub and OnlyFans to share educational videos about science. With topics like derivatives and neural networks, she generates up to $250,000 a month, far exceeding her YouTube earnings. Click here for full story

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