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Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for an “Automated Search and Monitoring System for the Telegram Messenger” valued at 1.5 million rubles.  The contracting entity is the state budgetary institution “Center for […]

Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU’s announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning of all images and videos in private chats, which Telegram states amounts to near-total privacy violation.  The French proposal, backed by former and current interior […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

According to a 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab, Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The study surveyed media consumption habits and found that short posts (66%) and video content like TV shows and documentaries (56%) are the preferred formats.  Articles and […]

Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Karelia has officially launched its Telegram channel to keep residents and stakeholders informed about the region’s economic developments. The announcement was made on the ministry’s VKontakte page, inviting users to subscribe for timely updates on economic news, investment projects, and government support initiatives.  The new channel aims […]

    6 Must-Try Telegram Bots for Shopping in 2025

    When you think of Telegram, you might first associate it with messaging, group chats, or news channels—but did you know it’s also a goldmine for c-shopping tools? Telegram bots designed...
    • AliExpress Discounts

      AliExpress Discounts

      AliExpress Discounts is a Telegram-based service engineered to assist users in identifying optimal deals and price reductions on AliExpress. The system continuously monitors the platform for products with substantial price cuts from an extensive database encompassing hundreds of thousands of SKUs. Subscribers receive real-time alerts regarding new promotional campaigns and…
    • Price Tracker

      Price Tracker

      The price_tracker_tzbot is a Telegram automation tool engineered for real-time monitoring of online product pricing across e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. Users submit product URLs to the bot, which employs automated tracking algorithms to observe price fluctuations and issue immediate alerts when discounts or price reductions occur. This…
    • OwloxBot

      OwloxBot

      OwloxBot is a Telegram-based micro-application and automation tool designed for real-time monitoring of price fluctuations and stock status across e-commerce platforms. It can track virtually any online retailer, providing instant notifications for promotional discounts, inventory restocks, or price drops. This bot is essential for consumers seeking to capitalize on timely…
    • Deal Tracker

      Deal Tracker

      Deal Tracker is a Telegram automation tool designed for e-commerce price monitoring. Users submit product URLs, which the bot tracks for price fluctuations and promotional discounts, providing real-time notifications. It is an essential resource for consumers seeking to capitalize on limited-time deals or markdowns, supporting concurrent tracking with customizable alert…
    • AliExpress Sales & Discounts

      AliExpress Sales & Discounts

      This is an automated Telegram service designed for real-time detection of promotional offers, discounts, and sales across e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress and other online marketplaces. It employs continuous web scraping and API integration to identify products with substantial price reductions, subsequently delivering detailed notifications to users via Telegram. These…
    • Price Checker

      Price Checker

      PriceChecker is a Telegram automation tool dedicated to real-time price surveillance and analysis for e-commerce products. By providing a product URL, users can efficiently monitor price fluctuations, receive alerts for discounts, and access historical pricing data. The bot facilitates data-driven purchasing strategies, prevents overspending, and optimizes opportunities during promotional sales.
    AliExpress Discounts

    AliExpress Discounts

    AliExpress Discounts is a Telegram-based service engineered to assist users in identifying optimal deals and price reductions on AliExpress. The system continuously monitors the platform for products with substantial price cuts from an extensive database encompassing hundreds of thousands of SKUs. Subscribers receive real-time alerts regarding new promotional campaigns and…
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    Price Tracker

    Price Tracker

    The price_tracker_tzbot is a Telegram automation tool engineered for real-time monitoring of online product pricing across e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. Users submit product URLs to the bot, which employs automated tracking algorithms to observe price fluctuations and issue immediate alerts when discounts or price reductions occur. This…
    Shopping BOT
    OwloxBot

    OwloxBot

    OwloxBot is a Telegram-based micro-application and automation tool designed for real-time monitoring of price fluctuations and stock status across e-commerce platforms. It can track virtually any online retailer, providing instant notifications for promotional discounts, inventory restocks, or price drops. This bot is essential for consumers seeking to capitalize on timely…
    BOT English
    Deal Tracker

    Deal Tracker

    Deal Tracker is a Telegram automation tool designed for e-commerce price monitoring. Users submit product URLs, which the bot tracks for price fluctuations and promotional discounts, providing real-time notifications. It is an essential resource for consumers seeking to capitalize on limited-time deals or markdowns, supporting concurrent tracking with customizable alert…
    BOT English
    AliExpress Sales & Discounts

    AliExpress Sales & Discounts

    This is an automated Telegram service designed for real-time detection of promotional offers, discounts, and sales across e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress and other online marketplaces. It employs continuous web scraping and API integration to identify products with substantial price reductions, subsequently delivering detailed notifications to users via Telegram. These…
    BOT English
    Price Checker

    Price Checker

    PriceChecker is a Telegram automation tool dedicated to real-time price surveillance and analysis for e-commerce products. By providing a product URL, users can efficiently monitor price fluctuations, receive alerts for discounts, and access historical pricing data. The bot facilitates data-driven purchasing strategies, prevents overspending, and optimizes opportunities during promotional sales.
    BOT English