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AppWizard
June 12, 2025
Stellar Blade is transitioning from PlayStation exclusivity to launch on PC, scheduled for June 11-12, 2025, with specific release times for various locations. The game initially released on PS5 on April 26, 2024, and has sold over a million units in its first month. It features updates that enhance gameplay and introduce new costumes for the protagonist, Eve, who has sparked discussions about female representation in gaming. The game draws inspiration from titles like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, offering a robust single-player campaign and a New Game Plus mode.
AppWizard
May 29, 2025
Elon Musk has launched xAI, aiming to uncover fundamental truths of the universe. The startup has partnered with Telegram, agreeing to a 0 million investment for the Grok AI chatbot. Telegram will receive the initial payment and 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold through its platform. Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, mentioned that users can expect advanced AI technology by summer, although Musk later stated that "no deal has been signed." Telegram has over one billion monthly users as of 2025 and is preparing to raise at least .5 billion through a bond issue. Durov is under investigation in France for allowing criminal activities on Telegram and is restricted from leaving the country. xAI has merged with X, valuing the AI company at billion and the social media platform at billion. Grok faced criticism for generating controversial responses, which xAI attributed to an unauthorized modification. The company is working to improve Grok's transparency and reliability.
AppWizard
May 22, 2025
Telegram has launched a contest with a prize pool of 0,000 inviting participants to create a viral video that showcases Telegram's technological innovations compared to WhatsApp. The contest was announced on May 19, 2025, and submissions are due by May 26, 2025. It is open to global participants, with videos required to be in English and suitable for platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. The contest allows the use of AI tools and evaluates entries based on clarity, visual impact, meme potential, and virality. Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has publicly accused WhatsApp of smear campaigns and emphasizes Telegram's commitment to privacy and political neutrality, rejecting government requests to censor political content. The contest aims to expand Telegram's user base and engage content creators by promoting its unique features, which include end-to-end encrypted chats, large group chats, bots, and advanced privacy controls. Winners will be announced in June 2025.
AppWizard
April 24, 2025
The TON Foundation will announce Maximilian Crown as its new CEO on Thursday. This appointment aims to stabilize Telegram, which has a user base of one billion, following the arrest of its founder Pavel Durov in Paris last year. Crown's leadership is seen as a significant step for Telegram, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its multi-functional app amid governmental pressures to access user data. Crown has experience as CFO and COO of MoonPay and has successfully secured operational approvals across various countries. Telegram has transformed into a “Super App,” integrating features such as gaming, shopping, and payment functionalities. The Telegram Open Network (TON) has 41 million active accounts and 121 million Toncoin holders. Toncoin's value is tied to Telegram's fortunes, experiencing fluctuations following Durov's arrest. Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of French authorities' actions on Telegram’s blockchain initiatives, especially related to digital privacy and government oversight. Durov was detained for 96 hours and criticized the scrutiny faced by Telegram, warning against legislative efforts that threaten individual freedoms.
AppWizard
March 23, 2025
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has been allowed to return to Dubai after a French investigating judge modified the conditions of his supervision due to an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities associated with the messaging platform. Durov was previously arrested in August 2024 at Le Bourget Airport and held in police custody for four days before being released on bail. The Paris criminal court is investigating allegations that Telegram facilitated organized fraud, illegal transactions, and the distribution of child sexual abuse material. In response, Telegram has improved its moderation policies, allowing users to report private chats and removing millions of groups and channels to comply with legal standards. Durov has expressed gratitude towards the French authorities and emphasized the company's commitment to responsible platform management.
AppWizard
March 20, 2025
Telegram has reached 1 billion active users each month, making it the second most popular messaging app globally, after WhatsApp. Telegram generated revenues of 7 million in 2024, with each user opening the app 21 times daily and spending approximately 41 minutes per day on it. Pavel Durov returned to Dubai after facing legal challenges in France, where he was detained for nearly six months due to serious allegations. In Ukraine, around 73% of users rely on Telegram for news updates, reflecting a 1% increase over the past year.
AppWizard
March 12, 2025
Malware, specifically a new spyware variant called KoSpy, has been linked to a North Korean hacking group known as ScarCruft (APT37). Researchers at Lookout Threat Lab discovered KoSpy concealed within deceptive applications like file managers and security software. Once installed, it can extract sensitive information such as SMS messages, call logs, device location, and access files. It can also record audio and video, capture screenshots, and log keystrokes. The data collected is transmitted to Command and Control servers encrypted with a hardcoded AES key and utilizes Firebase Firestore for configuration data. At least one malicious application associated with KoSpy was found on the Google Play Store, downloaded over ten times, and similar apps were also on third-party app store APKPure. Google has since removed the identified applications and deactivated the related Firebase projects.
AppWizard
March 8, 2025
Authorities in Dagestan and Chechnya have blocked the Telegram messenger service due to concerns about its misuse by adversarial elements. This decision was announced by Yuri Gamzatov, Dagestan's digital development minister, following riots at Makhachkala airport linked to an anti-Israel demonstration in October 2023, which was fueled by information spread on Telegram. The unrest led to multiple prosecutions, but no injuries were reported. Telegram has condemned the violence and plans to block channels that promoted antisemitic content. Founded by Pavel Durov, Telegram has nearly 1 billion users and has faced previous challenges, including a failed ban in 2018. Gamzatov suggested that the ban could be lifted in the future, advising users to consider alternative messaging platforms during the restriction.
AppWizard
December 23, 2024
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, announced that the platform achieved a net profit for the first time in 2024, with annual revenues exceeding one billion dollars. Telegram has over 950 million users and has shifted to a monetization model that includes paid subscriptions and advertisements since 2021, resulting in a tripling of premium service subscribers to 12 million. The company has cash reserves exceeding 0 million, excluding cryptocurrency assets. Durov faced legal issues in France related to content management but criticized the authorities' approach. Telegram is using artificial intelligence for content moderation to address misuse, while asserting that 99.999 percent of its users do not engage in criminal activities.
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