Par Axel Toubson
#TechFriday n°2️⃣6️⃣5️⃣- Issue of 19/12/2025
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The final #TechFriday of the year — and tech still has a lot to say. From Cameroon’s Snap culture and digital identities to Wrapped stats everywhere, ChatGPT’s new AI images, WhatsApp upgrades, and the rise of XR glasses, this week perfectly captures 2025’s tech momentum. Plus, Africa on the move: cybersecurity in Mali, digital social aid in Gabon, and online justice in Burkina Faso. One last deep dive before the year ends. 👇🏾
Inside Cameroon’s Snap culture: beauty, pressure, and the rise of the filtered face 🇨🇲✨
In Cameroon, Snapchat is shaping a new relationship with appearance: filters are used to show off, protect oneself, or communicate. They create a dual identity between the real and digital face, influencing interactions, image-related professions, and aesthetic standards, while revealing a society in the midst of change. Click here for full story
From Spotify to supermarkets: how Wrapped became unavoidable😵💫
Wrapped everywhere! Spotify, Lidl Plus (yes, your groceries!), Tinder… Everyone wants to sum up your year in statistics. Between the nostalgic pleasure of reliving 2025 and the fatigue of being bombarded with recaps, where should you draw the line? We decipher a phenomenon that turns your data into entertainment. Click here for full story
ChatGPT Images: OpenAI’s answer to Google’s Nano Banana is finally here🖌️
OpenAI is beefing up ChatGPT with “Images,” a new generation of ultra-fast visual AI for creating and editing photos using natural language. This is a direct response to Google Nano Banana, transforming ChatGPT into a true creative studio… but also raising big questions about deepfakes. Click here for full story
WhatsApp rolls out holiday updates with smarter calls, interactive Status, and AI visuals 💬
Google’s XR reboot: from AI glasses to Galaxy XR, a full ecosystem takes shape 👓🥽
Google is strengthening its Android XR ecosystem: new features for the Galaxy XR headset, AI Glasses with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, and Project Aura by XREAL. Glasses for working, traveling, binge-watching… and testing the limits of Gemini. Click here for full story
Google Translate gets smarter: Gemini brings context, tone, and intent into the mix 🌐
Google Translate is getting a brain upgrade: thanks to Gemini, no more clunky word-for-word translations. The app is starting to understand meaning, tone, and context for more natural translations, whether in text, voice, or images. Promising… but not yet foolproof.e Click here for full story
Mali unveils its first national cybersecurity strategy to counter growing digital threats 🇲🇱 🔐
Mali launches its National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026-2030 to unify practices, strengthen governance, and better protect public infrastructure in the face of rising cyberattacks. This framework aims to improve resilience, harmonize standards, and establish a centralized response. Click here for full story
Gabon launches a data-driven platform to overhaul social assistance 🇬🇦 📲
Burkina Faso rolls out online criminal complaint filing to modernize justice 🇧🇫 🖥️
Burkina Faso is rolling out a digital platform that allows citizens to file complaints online. This innovation aims to modernize the criminal justice system, reduce delays, improve traceability, and make justice more accessible, especially for remote areas. It is part of the country’s digital transformation strategy. Click here for full story
TikTok removed nearly 19 million videos in the MENA region in Q2 2025 and stopped millions of livestreams, strengthening its moderation tools. Several countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, are seeing high volumes. The platform says it is aiming for a safer and more authentic environment. 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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