Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣3️⃣7️⃣- Issue of 06/06/2025
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🎧 Wired or wireless? That’s the debate echoing in Cameroonian ears. In Ghana, an app gives the deaf a voice, while Nigeria fines Meta over data laws. France blocks adult sites, VPNs explode, and Google puts AI in your pocket. Spotify raises prices again, WhatsApp preps usernames, Guinea trains its cyber police, and Spotify Jam makes road trips collaborative. 🚗🔐 It’s time for your essential weekly digest: welcome to #TechFriday!
Wired nostalgia meets wireless freedom in Cameroonian soundscapes 🎧
In Cameroon, the duel between wired and wireless headphones reflects opposing lifestyles. For some, it’s an attachment to practicality and memory; for others, it’s a quest for freedom and modernity. A technological choice that also reflects a way of listening and living. Click here for full story
DeafCanTalk is giving Ghanaians with hearing loss a voice—thanks to AI 🧏♂️📱
Launched in 2021, DeafCanTalk is a Ghanaian application that facilitates communication between deaf and hearing people thanks to AI. It transcribes speech into text, provides access to interpreters, sign language courses and medical services for greater inclusion. Click here for full story
Nigeria hits Meta with $290M fine over data privacy violations 😤
Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn go dark in France over age verification standoff ⁉️🍿
Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn have been blocked in France since 4 June. Their publisher, Aylo, is protesting against the French law requiring strict verification of the age of Internet users, deemed intrusive and a threat to their business model based on massive traffic and advertising. Click here for full story
AI Edge Gallery: Google’s local AI app lets you go cloud-free 🤖
Google’s AI Edge Gallery brings powerful AI tools right to your smartphone, no internet needed. Analyze images, chat, or generate text—everything runs locally for better privacy and independence. Available now on Android, with iOS coming soon. Click here for full story
Spotify hikes prices again: how high can your music bill go ? 😡
Spotify is raising its prices in France again starting July 2025, affecting all plans: Individual, Duo, Student, and Family. Increases range from 9% to 17%, with the Family plan crossing the €20/month mark—yet there are no major new features in sight. Click here for full story
WhatsApp preps usernames: More privacy, more control 🔐
WhatsApp is gearing up to launch usernames—a major shift that will let users chat without sharing their phone number. The aim: more privacy, less spam, and stronger security thanks to an optional PIN system. Click here for full story
Spotify Jam lands on Android Auto: collaborative playlists hit the road 🎶
Spotify Jam is coming to Android Auto, letting passengers join collaborative playlists via a QR code. No Bluetooth needed—everyone can add tracks, making drives more social and interactive. Click here for full story
Guinea trains national police to tackle rising cybersecurity threats 🇬🇳
Guinea is inaugurating a cybersecurity training centre for its national police force to help combat cybercrime. This initiative is part of a national strategy to strengthen digital security, support technological development and protect national sovereignty in the face of growing threats. Click here for full story
VPN Surge: How France’s Porn Ban Sparked a Digital Gold Rush 🔓
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