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TrendTechie

August 3, 2025

Главное за 3 августа ⟩ Заблокирован популярный торрент-трекер, черный день на дорогах и роскошная яхта в Риге

The National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP) blocked access to the Russian torrent site kinozal.tv. The cruise yacht Ilma made its inaugural visit to the Port of Riga on August 2. A traffic accident resulted in two fatalities. A Riga resident, Lana, faced discomfort during her hotel stay in Ventspils and received a request from hotel management to stop public commentary after her negative review. The Prosecutor's Office charged a man with sexual assault against minors at a closed children's home in Kurzeme. Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies uncovered a corruption scheme involving a Rada member and military administration heads. Kremlin propagandists claimed Ukraine is a pawn in a larger conflict. A two-year-old girl died in an accident at the Aquagan water park in Croatia. Former President Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines. The Krašennikov volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history without affecting populated areas. The Summer Sound festival in Liepāja is the largest beach festival in the Baltic region. Travelers faced flight cancellations from airBaltic. RUS TVNET covers celebrity gossip and relationship dynamics, particularly regarding narcissistic behavior.

Winsage

August 3, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: 10 years of Windows 10

Windows 10 celebrated its 10th anniversary, while Windows 11 SE is being discontinued and will not receive the upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2, with support ending in October 2026. Microsoft plans to open-source WinUI, the user interface framework for Windows 11. The Flyoobe tool has been updated to assist users switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Recent data shows a gradual increase in Windows 11's market share, while Microsoft Edge struggles in the desktop browser market. Microsoft provided guidance on upgrade paths for businesses transitioning to Windows 11. Updates for Windows Insiders include general fixes and new features across various channels. Microsoft reported a record-high profit of .2 billion and revenue of .4 billion for the last financial quarter. A new Surface Laptop Smurface Edition was announced, and Adobe has made creative applications available natively on Windows on ARM devices. Microsoft Edge introduced an AI-driven feature called Copilot Mode, while Opera filed a complaint against Microsoft in Brazil regarding unfair practices. Microsoft banned the developer account of LibreOffice for violating the Service Agreement. In gaming, Microsoft released the July 2025 update for the Xbox app, allowing game streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming, and is preparing for the Gamescom show. EA decided to maintain game prices and announced a remaster of Plants vs Zombies: Replanted. A public beta for Battlefield 6 is forthcoming. Valve revealed updates for the Steam client, including a revamped store interface. Special discounts are available for the Back to School season.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Opera complains over Microsoft Edge persuasion tactics

Opera has filed a complaint with Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) against Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive practices that favor the Edge browser. The complaint claims that Microsoft uses "all-or-nothing" bundled rebates to ensure PC manufacturers pre-install Edge as the default browser and employs "dark pattern tactics" that disregard users' browser choices and restrict switching from Edge in Windows "S mode." In Brazil, Opera's market share is 6.78%, compared to Edge's 11.52% and Chrome's 74.95%. Opera's General Counsel, Aaron McParlan, advocates for a browser choice screen similar to one previously mandated by the EU. Additionally, Opera has filed an appeal with the EU General Court regarding the European Commission's decision not to classify Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act. Microsoft has not yet commented on the complaint.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Opera Accuses Microsoft Of Dirty Tactics To Thwart Competition In Browser Wars

Opera has lodged a formal complaint against Microsoft with Brazil's anti-trust authority, CADE, alleging unfair practices that favor Microsoft's Edge browser over competitors. The complaint claims Microsoft influences PC manufacturers to pre-install Edge as the default browser and employs "manipulative design tactics" that make it difficult for users to switch to other browsers. Opera highlights issues such as intrusive banners discouraging downloads of alternative browsers and automatic redirection to Edge for PDFs and email links. Opera is urging regulators to stop these practices and implement a fair browser selection screen. Previous attempts to classify Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act were unsuccessful.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Opera Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft in Brazil Over Browser Practices

Opera has filed a formal antitrust complaint against Microsoft with Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), alleging that Microsoft uses its dominant position in the operating system market to unfairly promote Microsoft Edge. The complaint claims that pre-installing Edge on Windows devices prevents rival browsers from gaining preinstallation opportunities, creating an uneven competitive landscape. Opera also criticizes Microsoft for employing user interface design tactics, referred to as "dark patterns," that discourage users from downloading alternative browsers. Additionally, Opera highlights persistent prompts in Windows 11 that encourage users to adopt Edge, infringing on user autonomy. Opera is urging CADE to investigate Microsoft’s practices and has previously filed a lawsuit against the European Commission regarding the Digital Markets Act exemption for Edge. Microsoft has announced changes in response to regulatory scrutiny but Opera believes more comprehensive measures are needed globally.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Opera throws Microsoft to Brazil’s watchdogs for promoting Edge as your default browser — “Microsoft thwarts‬‭ browser‬‭ competition‬‭‬‭ at‬‭ every‬‭ turn”

A 2024 report commissioned by Mozilla alleges that Microsoft employs misleading user interfaces and advertising tactics to promote its Edge browser, disadvantaging third-party browsers like Firefox. Mozilla has called for regulatory intervention against these practices. The European Commission designated Microsoft's services—Bing, Windows, LinkedIn, and Edge—as "gatekeeper services" in 2024, giving Microsoft six months to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) or face fines. Microsoft contends that Edge and Bing do not qualify as gatekeepers and were exempted from DMA regulation after an investigation. Opera has filed a complaint against Microsoft in the EU Courts, which may prompt a reevaluation of Edge’s status under the DMA. In response to regulatory changes, Microsoft announced measures in June to align Windows 11 with DMA requirements, including reducing the emphasis on its own applications like Edge.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Opera takes its browser beef with Microsoft to Brazil in antitrust complaint

Opera has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, claiming that Microsoft's agreements to make Edge the sole pre-installed browser on Windows devices hinder competition for alternative browsers. Opera alleges that Microsoft uses design strategies and "dark patterns" to discourage users from downloading rival browsers, limiting consumer choice and undermining competition. Opera's general counsel stated that Microsoft restricts browser competition on Windows and has a history of legal disputes with Microsoft dating back to 2007. Opera is urging Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) to take action against Microsoft to create a more equitable environment for browser developers.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Opera files complaint against Microsoft’s tricks to make you use Edge

Opera has filed a complaint against Microsoft in Brazil, accusing the company of using "manipulative design tactics" to dominate the browser market and hinder competition. Opera's general counsel, Aaron McParlan, stated that Microsoft creates barriers for other browsers, such as excluding them from preinstallation opportunities and complicating the download process. The complaint highlights Microsoft's practices of overriding users' default browser preferences and using Windows features to promote Edge. Opera seeks remedies to allow PC manufacturers to preload alternative browsers and stop blocking downloads. Additionally, the complaint criticizes Microsoft's requirement for OEMs to deliver devices in S mode to receive rebates on Windows OS licenses. This action is part of Opera's broader strategy to challenge Microsoft's practices globally, including an appeal to EU courts regarding the classification of Edge under the Digital Markets Act. Opera has a history of raising concerns about Microsoft's browser practices, including a 2007 antitrust complaint that led to the creation of a browser ballot screen.

AppWizard

July 29, 2025

A ‘slavish clone’: Sony is suing Tencent over a game that looks startlingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn

Sony has filed a lawsuit against Tencent over its game Light of Motiram, claiming it resembles Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn in setting, themes, and gameplay mechanics. Sony describes Light of Motiram as a "slavish clone" and is seeking monetary damages and an injunction against further infringement. The lawsuit follows a previous collaboration where Tencent promoted the game on PlayStation's Weibo account and a past meeting where Tencent pitched a game concept within the Horizon universe without disclosing its development of Light of Motiram. The game is set to launch on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Steam.

AppWizard

July 25, 2025

Google faces new EU antitrust complaint over restrictions on removing pre-installed Android apps

A coalition of five digital rights and privacy organizations has filed a complaint against Google under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), alleging that the company restricts user autonomy on Android devices by making it difficult to remove or disable pre-installed applications like Google Search, Chrome, and Maps. The complaint claims that Google, designated as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the DMA, fails to comply with legal obligations to allow users to uninstall default services easily. Users reportedly face hidden settings, complicated instructions, and misleading warnings when trying to disable Google apps, which the coalition argues are designed to keep users reliant on Google's services. The European Commission has received the complaint and will review it as part of its enforcement process for the DMA, which allows for fines up to 10% of a company's global annual revenue and mandates changes in business practices for compliance.