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How Windows Defeated Linux in China, and How DeepSeek Could Use That Strategy To Win

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Ndubuisi Ekekwe
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Do not be confused that many US entities are reporting that DeepSeek is vulnerable and people could copy this and see this in its ecosystem: “Researchers from leading cloud security company Wiz have published its findings following the discovery of a publicly accessible database belonging to DeepSeek. The critical database allowed full control over operations, including access to internal data. This exposure included over a million lines of log streams containing highly sensitive information.“

Good People, it is all part of the strategy to win in the marketplace. In our first edition of Tekedia Mini-MBA, I intentionally made our courseware easy for people to use by posting the videos on YouTube (unlisted). As friends and buddies fed and got hooked, we revoked access, and amazingly, they paid up. I learnt that playbook from Microsoft and that is what China’s DeepSeek will be doing as it works to win the AI future.

Many decades ago, Microsoft was in a battle with Linux in China. Microsoft was seen as being expensive when Linux was largely free. Many people were adopting Linux as their preferred operating system. From my thesis, Microsoft decided to make whatever Windows it was shipping to China easy to “steal”, and people stole, making illegal copies at scale. Just like that, everyone had a “free” Windows.

The adoption was so high that Linux gave up. Then within weeks, Microsoft offered everyone a deal: with $1, you can get the real version of Windows. Many paid, and China became a Windows Nation. 

So, expect DeepSeek to use the same playbook as it competes from the flanks. By being an open source solution, it has taken the first step. Simply, it does not have to be great to win, it just needs to be good since it is largely free. And by making its database and everything stealable, it will make it easier for those starting at limited budgets to see “wins”. By the time we are done, we would be deep in seeking with DeepSeek.

I posit that an AI project in Africa can just begin with DeepSeek since you can even copy everything and start from there. Microsoft has already done that and will do the necessary patches to make the product available to its Azure customers. Then in that platform, you could see: DeepSeek model $2, OpenAI model $50, etc. If DeepSeek is decent enough (it is indeed), it will take over the Azure community, especially in the developing world!

Meta’s Q4 2024 Earnings Beat Expectations but Reality Labs unit Records $4.97B Loss

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Samuel Nwite
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Meta’s stock edged higher in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company delivered a strong fourth-quarter earnings report that exceeded analysts’ expectations on both revenue and profit.

The results showcased Meta’s continued dominance in the social media and digital advertising space, while also shedding light on its deep investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse—two areas that remain key to its long-term strategy.

Meta’s earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at $8.02, surpassing the expected $6.77, while revenue reached $48.39 billion, ahead of the estimated $47.04 billion. This marked a 21% year-over-year increase in sales, reflecting the resilience of Meta’s advertising business despite broader economic challenges. Meanwhile, net income surged by 49% to $20.8 billion, up from $14 billion a year earlier, indicating improved profitability.

The company projected first-quarter revenue to range between $39.5 billion and $41.8 billion, slightly below Wall Street’s expectations of $41.73 billion at the midpoint.

Despite this cautious guidance, Meta’s stock remained strong, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s expanding AI and advertising businesses.

Zuckerberg Signals Stronger Relationship with U.S. Government

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a notably optimistic tone on the company’s evolving relationship with the U.S. government, particularly under the current administration.

“We now have a U.S. administration that is proud of our leading companies, prioritizes American technology winning, and that will defend our values and interests abroad,” Zuckerberg told investors on a call. “I am optimistic about the progress and innovation that this can unlock.”

His remarks suggest that Meta expects fewer regulatory hurdles and stronger government backing for its expansion into AI and emerging technologies.

Meta AI Grows

Meta continues to ramp up its artificial intelligence initiatives, with its Meta AI chatbot surpassing 700 million monthly active users—an increase from 600 million in December.

Zuckerberg projected that Meta AI could reach one billion users in 2024, emphasizing the competitive advantage that comes with scale: “Once a service reaches that kind of scale, it usually develops a durable, long-term advantage,” he noted.

Meta’s push for open-source AI models was also a key theme. Zuckerberg cited the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese-built open-source large language model, as evidence that Meta’s Llama-branded AI models could gain widespread adoption.

“There’s going to be an open-source standard globally,” he said. “For our own national advantage, it’s important that it’s an American standard.”

Meta is moving quickly on AI development, having finished training a mini version of Llama 4, with the larger version progressing well.

Reality Labs Lost Billions, but Long-Term Vision Remains

Meta’s commitment to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) continues to be a costly bet. The Reality Labs unit recorded a fourth-quarter operating loss of $4.97 billion, slightly better than analyst expectations of $5.4 billion in losses. The division generated $1.1 billion in revenue, primarily from its Quest VR headsets and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.

Since its inception, Reality Labs has accumulated over $60 billion in losses, raising persistent concerns on Wall Street about whether Meta’s heavy metaverse spending will ever pay off.

However, Meta continues to double down on its investment in the space. The company recently unveiled its Orion prototype AR headset, which can overlay digital objects onto a real-world field of view. It also released the $299 Quest 3S VR headset, designed for entertainment and fitness applications.

Meta’s $60-65 billion capital expenditure plan for 2025 underscores its ongoing commitment to expanding computing infrastructure, primarily for AI-driven initiatives. Zuckerberg reiterated that AI remains core to Meta’s broader ambitions, including its metaverse strategy.

However, Meta faces intensifying competition in the VR/AR space.

Apple launched its Vision Pro headset in February 2024, priced at $3,499, targeting a high-end consumer and enterprise market. Google and Samsung are working on a VR/AR device called “Project Moohan,” set for release in 2025.

Meta, however, is positioning itself as the affordable alternative to Apple’s premium offering, while betting on its AI ecosystem to drive mass adoption.

The behemoth’s fourth-quarter results reinforced its leadership in digital advertising while highlighting its aggressive push into AI and immersive technologies.

While the Reality Labs losses remain a concern, the company’s profitability and continued growth in AI services signal strong long-term prospects.

With a more favorable regulatory environment, expanding AI capabilities, and a growing metaverse ecosystem, Meta appears well-positioned to navigate 2025.

East Africa Recorded The Highest Number of Document Fraud Cases in 2024 – Report

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Ojukwu Emmanuel
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A recent report by Smile ID, a leading provider of identity solutions in Africa, has revealed that East Africa recorded the highest number of document fraud cases in 2024.

The region’s reliance on documents for identification purposes has contributed to this high rate of fraud.

The report based on a comprehensive analysis of over 110 million identity verification checks conducted by Smile ID in various industries across Africa, revealed that East Africa reported a rejection rate of 27% in 2024 for combined biometric and document fraud. These incidents occurred in countries like Zambia, Rwanda, and Sudan, which were largely driven by inconsistent, and poor-quality identity documents.

Central Africa followed at 22%, showing a 3% increase from 2023. West Africa matched Central Africa’s 22% rate, marking a significant jump from 12% in 2023 due to increased biometric fraud attempts. Southern Africa saw rejection rates rise from 9% to 21%, largely attributed to fraud attempts involving the retiring Green Book.

Fraud involving failed security feature checks ranked second, emphasizing the use of counterfeit documents lacking key elements like watermarks or holograms. Expired documents were less common, which indicated that fraudsters are moving away from outdated credentials as verification systems become more effective.

No-Face Match continued to dominate as the most common biometric fraud type in Africa, consistent with 2023. In East Africa, it made up 23% of fraud attempts, showing fraudsters still prefer basic methods over the complex task of replicating a user’s facial features. However, Spoof cases have risen across regions, with West Africa seeing the largest jump, rising to 15% of its biometric fraud cases compared to under 5% in 2023. In addition, West Africa recorded the highest number of biometric fraud cases in 2024.

Notably, fraudsters are reported to target Africa’s most common identity documents. National IDs recorded the highest fraud rate in Africa in 2024, at 27%, use reflecting their widespread use as a primary form of identification. Driver’s Licenses followed at 24%, driven by their frequent use across formal and informal contexts, increasing their exposure to misuse.

Passports, often perceived as more secure due to stricter issuance protocols, showed a fraud rate of 20%. The “others” category-including Work permits and Alien Cards, accounted for 19%, while Voter’s IDs had the lowest fraud rate at 14%. These findings highlight, the diverse vulnerabilities across ID types, with National IDs remain the most at risk due to their ubiquity. While Passports and other specialized documents like Work Permits have lower fraud rates, their misuse often involves high-stakes activities, such as international travel or employment fraud, with significant financial and reputational risks. These things come in many forms including a compress PDF document format.

In a bid to address the surging fraud attacks across the African continent, several countries are adopting digital IDs to enhance security and reduce fraud in identity verification.

In South Africa, efforts to replace outdated Green ID Books with secure Smart ID cards are gaining momentum. Green Books, historically vulnerable due to weak security features, had Africa’s highest fraud rate in 2023 at 34%

Ethiopia has also made significant strides with its National Identification Programme (NIDP), known as Fayda. Launched in 2022 and led by the Prime Minister’s Office, the program uses biometric technology to provide secure digital identities. This system is designed to reduce fraud while also improving access to services for millions of citizens.

Other countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and Tanzania, are also advancing digital ID systems to strengthen traditional identification methods and combat fraud across sectors.

7 Tips for Maintaining Your Tradie Roof Rack

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TI Partners
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The Triton Tradie is one of the most versatile models by the Mitsubishi brand.

With a superior payload capacity, the Tradie can serve as a workhorse for your weekday errands and convert it into a leisure vehicle on weekends. The truck also boasts a spacious bed that can accommodate potentially more items than its fiercest rivals, such as the Toyota Hilux.

It’s even more exciting to know that you can install a roof rack on your Tradie to maximize storage capacity and enjoy uninterrupted road adventures.

However, a roof rack’s efficiency largely depends on proper maintenance. An ill-maintained rack can present serious safety hazards to you and other road users.

In this post, we examine the seven tips to maintain your Tradie roof rack for optimal performance.

1. Study Your Roof Rack

Roof racks come in varied shapes and sizes. Even before getting to the maintenance part, an in-depth study of your preferred rack system is paramount.

Whether you’re looking for a cross-bar Rivian roof rack or a modular rack for your Triton Tradie, ensure the platform is tailored for each vehicle’s model. Pay particular attention to removable and replacement parts, which tend to wear out much faster.

It’s also prudent to thoroughly research the material that your Tradie roof rack is made of. Mostly, you’ll have to pick between steel and aluminum.

Steel is beloved for its superior robustness, whereas aluminum stands out for its weight-to-weight ratio.

2. Undertake Preventive Maintenance

Roof rack repair costs can quickly increase if the platform lasts months between inspections. Therefore, preventive maintenance is the surest way to minimize those expenses and optimize your Tradie roof rack’s efficiency.

Start by probing the framework for visible signs of wear, such as dents and cracks.

Despite the scope of damage uncovered, get the platform repaired immediately.

Be sure to inspect the moving components regularly. Rusted, chipped, or stiff bolts are all signs of a roof rack that requires urgent servicing.

3. Lubricate Moving Parts

Not every roof rack problem requires whisking the platform to a metal fabricator. By following the user manual and investing in online tutorials, you can quickly lubricate your Tradie roof rack and restore the moving components to full functionality.

Slightly loosen the bolts, knobs, and washers. Then, a silicone-based lubricant will be applied to these components.

Wipe off any excess grease to keep dust off the treated parts. Now, gently tighten back the components.

While there’s no general rule on how frequently to lubricate a roof rack, greasing the moving parts once a month may do the trick.

4. Clean the Rack Regularly

Dirt on your Tradie roof rack isn’t just an eyesore. It can also impact the platform’s performance and longevity.

First, you’ll need to gather proper cleaning items. Plain water, mild detergent, a towel, and a soft-bristled brush will do the trick. Do not clean your roof rack with harsh chemicals or abrasive brushes.

Next, dismount the framework and give it a thorough clean, working from the top down. When done, clean your Tradie’s roof before reinstalling the roof rack.

Due to the harsh chemicals used in car washes, it’s best to manually clean your Tradie roof rack. Avoid automatic car washes at all costs.

5. Don’t Overload Your Roof Rack

Packing excess luggage on your Tradie roof rack can hamper the framework’s efficiency and the truck’s roof. Note that the term “excess,” as used in this context, is bisemous.

The first connotation is transporting heavy gear. Besides accelerating wear, carrying bulky items on your Tradie’s roof rack can reduce the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and overall stability. Always factor in your Tradie’s payload capacity while loading its roof rack.

Excessively loading a roof rack could also connote packing the framework tight, even if the items aren’t necessarily heavy. The biggest concern here is increased aerodynamic drag, which may also reduce your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.

6. Mind Your Roof Rack’s Height

A taller roof rack may appear desirable if you’re planning to transport items that must remain vertically oriented, such as bicycles. However, an overly tall roof rack can block your access through low-hanging bridges, tunnels, and other roadway barriers.

Driving forcefully through low-hanging barriers can cause severe damage to your Tradie’s roof rack and the vehicle’s roof. Your best bet is to get a low-profile roof rack.

Besides minimizing damage by roadway barriers, a low-profile roof rack can boost your Tradie’s stability by lowering its center of gravity (CoG).

7. Store the Rack When Not In Use

One exciting thing about roof racks is that you can mount and dismount them as required.

If you don’t intend to run errands or hit the roads in your Tradie anytime soon, it’s best to remove the roof rack and store it in the garage. This reduces undue exposure to the elements, which could accelerate wear.

More importantly, store your Tradie roof rack in a cool and dry place. Remember to inspect the rack thoroughly and repair any damages before storage.

Wrap Up

Following the above maintenance tips can improve the efficiency of your Tradie roof rack and enhance your safety as well as that of other motorists. However, these strategies will only work if you invest in the best roof rack and have it properly installed.

While shopping for a Tradie roof rack, pay attention to critical aspects like the vehicle’s payload capacity and the rack’s size and material. Then, enlist professional assistance to mount the platform on your truck safely.

PEPE is Running Out Of Luck As Investors Wise Up The Risky Meme And Pick Wiser Crypto Bets in 2025

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TI Partners
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The crypto market enters 2025 with a transforming attitude from investors toward crypto investments. The cryptocurrency community has started examining Pepe Coin closely after holders initially crowned it the top choice for meme enthusiasts, yet its value proposition and future viability are currently uncertain. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market has seen 1Fuel rise in popularity as a wiser crypto bet because the platform combines user-friendly interfaces with security features and multi-chain capabilities.

Navigating the meme coin space: Pepe coin’s evolving role in crypto

Pepe Coin has proven its position as one of the enduring cryptocurrencies after its popularity as a meme coin combined with social media enthusiasm propelled its market success. The 3,000% price explosion of 2024 established Pepe as a meme coin market leader like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. The market shows investors are shifting their attention away from Pepe toward alternative investment possibilities as minimal use cases create significant barriers to sustainable growth for Pepe.

The momentum of Pepe has slowed down because new meme coins have gained popularity. The launch of TRUMP and MELANIA cryptos has diminished Pepe’s popularity. Market analysts say Pepe will experience upward price movement until February 2025. The analysts forecast a 227% increase, pushing the currency to the value of $0.00006072.

They also anticipate Pepe will trade between $0.00001856 and $0.00008743 and potentially yield a 370% return in a few years. However, Pepe will need significant market events to undergo a 100x price increase.

Pepe currently maintains a trading price of $0.00001284, a market cap of $5.4 billion, and a daily trading volume of $1.31 billion.

1Fuel: The DeFi game-changer investors can’t ignore in 2025

The easy-to-use cryptocurrency elements of 1Fuel’s wallet and exchange inspire DeFi acceptance because they offer users a convenient way to handle digital assets through one secure system for multiple blockchain networks. Because of its straightforward system, Pepe community members project that 1Fuel will become the key driver of decentralized finance.

Security mechanisms provide the essential base that guides 1Fuel’s platform engineering design processes. Secure asset protection together with user identity privacy is achieved through the platform’s protocol that combines crypto cold storage and privacy mixing features. The combination of strategic security protocols and anonymous functionality helps 1Fuel develop recognition as a trustworthy investment platform during the crypto market turmoil. Due to its lack of middlemen, 1Fuel’s peer-to-peer exchange platform delivers transactions that simultaneously reduce delay times and financial costs.

Due to its innovative capabilities, including cross-chain functionality, automatic trading systems, and privacy preservation features, 1Fuel has become an attractive prospect for substantial market development. Professionals studying the crypto market anticipate a 50x increase in the platform’s market value before its Q2 2025 launch featuring debit and credit cards.

The current presale of 1Fuel has exceeded $1.6 million by selling 167 million tokens through its $0.017 value structure. The ongoing profitable presale phase offers early investors outstanding investment prospects with 1Fuel.

 

For more information about 1Fuel presale, visit the links below:

Website: https://1fuel.io/

Telegram: https://t.me/Portal_1Fuel

Twitter/X – https://x.com/1Fuel_

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