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How to Promote Your PC Game in China — An Interview with Asia Game Buzz
AppWizard
August 17, 2026

How to Promote Your PC Game in China — An Interview with Asia Game Buzz

Ksenia Zubareva is the CEO of Asia Game Buzz, a company focused on promoting PC games in China. She discussed how Steam operates in the Chinese market, highlighting the challenges and opportunities present. Ksenia emphasized the importance of understanding local consumer behavior and using social media for game promotion without needing a license. She also shared her views on the potential leniency of Chinese authorities towards Russian projects regarding the issuance of ISBNs for game distribution.
1 in 3 Windows users have 'fallen into a reset trap' and can't escape Edge — I think it's high time Microsoft stopped messing around with default browser choices
Winsage
August 13, 2026

1 in 3 Windows users have ‘fallen into a reset trap’ and can’t escape Edge — I think it’s high time Microsoft stopped messing around with default browser choices

A survey by the Browser Choice Alliance (BCA) found that 26% of Windows 11 users had Edge set as their default browser without consent, with 7% feeling 'stuck' with it. Older users, particularly those over 65, reported difficulties in changing their default browser, with 44% describing the process as "complex" and 61% lacking confidence in selecting their preferred browser. Over 70% of participants faced challenges when trying to change their default browser, highlighting obstacles in navigating away from Edge. Critics, including Mozilla, have accused Microsoft of using misleading tactics to promote Edge, and there is a disparity in treatment between regions, with stricter guidelines in the EU leading to a more consumer-friendly approach.
Russia charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
AppWizard
August 12, 2026

Russia charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The Federal Security Service (FSB) alleges that Telegram facilitates criminal activities and operations related to Ukrainian intelligence, classifying it as a facilitator of "acts of sabotage and terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraud." Instead of targeting the platform with fines or restrictions, Russian authorities are pursuing Durov personally. If convicted in Russia, he faces the possibility of life imprisonment. This case reflects a broader trend of governments holding technology executives accountable for content and activities on their platforms, with similar legal pressures observed on other platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube.
Apple restores Telegram after child abuse material ban; Gram token recovers
AppWizard
August 12, 2026

Apple restores Telegram after child abuse material ban; Gram token recovers

Apple has reinstated Telegram to its App Store after a temporary removal due to the discovery of child sexual abuse material. Telegram responded by removing the offending content and banning the user responsible, which helped recover the value of the Gram token that had initially dipped by approximately 6.4%. The incident underscores the scrutiny messaging platforms face regarding illegal content, with Telegram currently under scrutiny in Russia, France, and Australia for alleged facilitation of illegal activities and extremist content.
Android Apps Share Location Data With Advertisers by Default
AppWizard
August 6, 2026

Android Apps Share Location Data With Advertisers by Default

A recent investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) revealed that many Android applications contain third-party code that automatically transmits users' precise location data to external companies, including advertisers and data brokers, once location permission is granted. There are no specific location permissions for Software Development Kits (SDKs) on Android, meaning that granting one app access allows all bundled components to access the same data. Developers may be unaware that their apps are configured to share location histories with external firms, as advertising SDKs often prioritize data collection for revenue generation. The EFF calls for advertising SDKs to stop making personal data sharing the default setting and urges developers to disable unnecessary data collection. Location data can reach data brokers, which may experience breaches, compromising user privacy and security. This situation poses hidden risks for investors in the mobile advertising sector, as legal challenges and reputational damage may arise from regulatory scrutiny of location data practices. The EFF emphasizes that app-level permissions do not provide meaningful consent for third-party data sharing, highlighting the value and risks associated with location data.
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