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Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Patriot Missile Defense: Inside the $1 Billion Shield Against Modern Threats

Patriot Missile Defense: Inside the $1 Billion Shield Against Modern Threats

The MIM-104 Patriot missile system has intercepted over 150 ballistic missiles in combat since 2015, according to Raytheon. More than 18 countries operate Patriot batteries, with recent sales to Poland, Romania, Sweden, and Ukraine. A single battery costs over $1 billion, with each interceptor missile priced at around $4 million. Newer PAC-3 missiles use hit-to-kill guidance and can defend up to 35 km against ballistic threats.
11 September 2025
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Quantum Revolution 2025: Unhackable Encryption, Superspeed Computing & the 6G Quantum Future

Quantum Revolution 2025: Unhackable Encryption, Superspeed Computing & the 6G Quantum Future

NIST released three post-quantum cryptography standards in August 2024, prompting governments to require migration by 2030–2035. By March 2025, nearly 38% of HTTPS traffic used hybrid post-quantum algorithms, up from 3% a year earlier, after major browsers and Cloudflare enabled them by default. IBM and Google announced major quantum hardware breakthroughs, while banks and telecoms began deploying quantum-secure networks.
11 September 2025
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Agentic AI Revolution: How Autonomous, Goal-Driven AI Agents Are Reshaping Our World

Agentic AI Revolution: How Autonomous, Goal-Driven AI Agents Are Reshaping Our World

Gartner projects agentic AI will be in 33% of enterprise apps by 2028, up from under 1% in 2024. Tech giants including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are developing autonomous AI agents for industries such as finance, healthcare, and logistics. Early prototypes like AutoGPT and BabyAGI drew attention in 2023. Experts warn current systems remain limited and highlight risks including errors and the need for regulation.
10 September 2025
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Ozempic for Alzheimer’s? How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Could Fight Neurodegenerative Diseases

Ozempic for Alzheimer’s? How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Could Fight Neurodegenerative Diseases

A 2024 trial found liraglutide reduced brain shrinkage by about 50% and slowed cognitive decline in mild Alzheimer’s, but missed its main goal. Larger semaglutide trials are underway, with results expected in late 2025. A major exenatide trial in Parkinson’s showed no benefit, while ALS studies remain inconclusive. Pharmaceutical companies are expanding research into GLP-1 drugs for neurodegenerative diseases.
10 September 2025
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Saltwater Revolution: How Osmotic Power Could Be the Next Big Clean Energy Source

Saltwater Revolution: How Osmotic Power Could Be the Next Big Clean Energy Source

The world’s first commercial osmotic power plants opened in Denmark (2023) and Japan (2025), using salt and fresh water to generate electricity around the clock. Advances in nanomaterial membranes have boosted output to 20–25 W/m² and cut costs sharply. Osmotic power now supplies steady, zero-emission energy for industrial sites and homes. Studies suggest global potential could reach 10–20% of electricity demand.
10 September 2025
Engineered Living Therapeutics: How “Bugs as Drugs” Are Transforming Medicine in 2025

Engineered Living Therapeutics: How “Bugs as Drugs” Are Transforming Medicine in 2025

Regulators approved the first microbiome-based therapies for infection in 2022–2023, including Rebyota and Vowst. Next-generation engineered microbes are now in clinical trials for cancer, metabolic, and immune disorders. Synthetic biology advances enable microbes to sense and respond inside the body. Major biotech firms and pharma are investing, with positive Phase 3 results reported for some live microbe therapies in 2025.
10 September 2025
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Structural Battery Composites: The Game-Changing Tech Turning Vehicles into Batteries

Structural Battery Composites: The Game-Changing Tech Turning Vehicles into Batteries

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden unveiled a carbon-fiber structural battery in 2024 with 30 Wh/kg energy density and stiffness similar to aluminum. The technology integrates energy storage into load-bearing parts, reducing vehicle weight and potentially increasing EV range by up to 70%. Airbus and automakers are testing structural battery composites in aircraft and electric vehicles. Prototypes remain below standard lithium-ion capacity but offer net performance gains.
10 September 2025
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Leopard-Spotted Mars Rock Could Hold ‘Clearest Sign of Life’ Yet, NASA Says

Leopard-Spotted Mars Rock Could Hold ‘Clearest Sign of Life’ Yet, NASA Says

NASA’s Perseverance rover found a mudstone rock in Mars’ Jezero Crater with mineral patterns and organic compounds that scientists call a “potential biosignature.” The minerals, vivianite and greigite, often form from microbes on Earth, but NASA says this is not proof of life. The sample was collected in July 2024 and analyzed for a year before publication. Further study on Earth is needed, but the Mars Sample Return mission faces funding uncertainty.
10 September 2025
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iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25 vs Pixel 10 – 2025’s Ultimate Flagship Showdown

iPhone 17 vs Galaxy S25 vs Pixel 10 – 2025’s Ultimate Flagship Showdown

Apple’s iPhone 17 debuts a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with up to 3,000 nits brightness and an all-48MP dual rear camera setup. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 features a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, triple-lens camera, and IP68 water resistance. Google’s Pixel 10 adds a telephoto lens to its 48MP main camera and offers a 6.3-inch Actua OLED panel with Qi2 charging. All three support always-on displays and HDR.
10 September 2025
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Ultra 2 – 42‑Hour Battery, Satellite SOS & All the Upgrades Unveiled

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Ultra 2 – 42‑Hour Battery, Satellite SOS & All the Upgrades Unveiled

Apple Watch Ultra 3 features a larger, brighter display, up to 42-hour battery life, and a slimmer case than Ultra 2. Ultra 3 adds two-way satellite communication, 5G support, and new health tools for hypertension alerts and sleep scoring. Both share the same 49 mm titanium case and water resistance. Ultra 3 runs on the new S10 chip and launches with watchOS 26 and exclusive navigation features.
10 September 2025
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Apple Watch SE 3 vs SE 2: The Budget Apple Watch Just Got a Massive Upgrade

Apple Watch SE 3 vs SE 2: The Budget Apple Watch Just Got a Massive Upgrade

Apple Watch SE 3 adds tougher Ion-X glass, an Always-On Retina display, and the S10 chip used in the Series 11, enabling on-device Siri and double-tap gestures. Wrist temperature sensors and 5G cellular support debut on SE 3, while battery life remains 18 hours. SE 3 drops the Silver finish and requires an iPhone 11 or newer. Both models are water resistant to 50m and run watchOS 26.
10 September 2025
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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” Upgrades Leave Last Year in the Dust

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” Upgrades Leave Last Year in the Dust

Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup adds the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, replacing the Plus model, and introduces a major Pro design overhaul with a full-width camera bar. All models feature brighter 120 Hz OLED screens, upgraded A19 chips, and improved 48 MP cameras. The Pro/Max revert to aluminum frames, while the Air uses polished titanium at just 5.6 mm thick. New AI features debut, but no generative Siri update was announced.
10 September 2025
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The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

Apple has announced four iPhone 17 models for 2025, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air at 5.6 mm and the largest-ever 6.9-inch display on the Pro Max. All models feature Super Retina XDR OLED screens with 3,000-nit peak brightness and up to 120Hz ProMotion refresh. The lineup runs on new A19-series chips and launches with iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence AI features.
10 September 2025
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Epic 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Epic 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max debuts a heat-forged aluminum unibody, triple 48 MP cameras with 8× optical zoom, and a Super Retina XDR display reaching 3,000 nits. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra features a titanium frame, quad rear cameras with a 200 MP main sensor, and a Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 2,600 nits. Both use 3nm chips; Apple leads in single-core CPU, Samsung in AI and graphics. iPhone battery life tops 39 hours video playback.
10 September 2025
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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: 6 Huge Upgrades You Need to Know

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: 6 Huge Upgrades You Need to Know

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 feature upgraded audio, double the noise cancellation of Pro 2, and a built-in heart-rate sensor with fitness tracking. The new model adds real-time language translation and lasts up to 8 hours per charge with ANC. Design changes include a smaller shape, five foam ear tip sizes, and IP57 dust/sweat resistance. Launch price remains $249 in the US, unchanged from Pro 2.
10 September 2025
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Little-Known Meteor Shower to Light Up September Skies – Your Guide to the Epsilon Perseids 2025

Little-Known Meteor Shower to Light Up September Skies – Your Guide to the Epsilon Perseids 2025

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks the night of September 8–9, 2025, with maximum activity around 8 a.m. EDT. A nearly full moon will limit visibility to only a few meteors per hour, mostly before moonrise. Best viewing is after midnight, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where Perseus is high in the sky. Meteors are fast but generally faint, with rare fireballs possible.
10 September 2025
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Mirrorless Cameras Unveiled: 10 Key Facts and Trends Shaping Photography in 2025

Mirrorless Cameras Unveiled: 10 Key Facts and Trends Shaping Photography in 2025

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras accounted for over 85% of new interchangeable-lens camera sales in 2025, up from 67% in 2021. Major brands including Canon, Nikon, and Sony have ended new DSLR development and shifted to mirrorless systems. Mirrorless models now feature high-resolution electronic viewfinders, AI autofocus, in-body stabilization, and fast burst rates. Sony launched the first global shutter mirrorless camera in late 2023.
10 September 2025
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Apple Vision Pro vs Vivo Vision: Is the $3,500 Headset Getting Beat by a $1,400 “Clone”?

Apple Vision Pro vs Vivo Vision: Is the $3,500 Headset Getting Beat by a $1,400 “Clone”?

Apple Vision Pro launched in early 2024 at $3,499, weighing about 650 g, with sales under 1 million units by mid-2025 amid comfort and price concerns. Vivo unveiled the Vision (Discovery Edition) headset in August 2025 in China, 40% lighter at 398 g, with dual 8K displays and a $1,400 price, but only available for in-store demos so far. Both devices feature advanced eye tracking, external battery packs, and spatial operating systems.
10 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Evertec Inc (EVTC) Shares Show Mixed Performance Amid Valuation Discount
    April 5, 2026, 1:09 PM EDT. Evertec Inc (EVTC) stock has delivered mixed returns recently, with short-term gains contrasting longer-term losses, including a 16.62% decline over the past year. Trading at $28.07, the shares are priced below a fair value estimate of $32.60, signaling a potential 13.9% undervaluation based on earnings and cash flow forecasts. The company's ongoing technology upgrades, integration of acquisitions in Latin America, and contract repricing aim to boost margins and free cash flow, underpinning multi-year growth. However, risks include large customer contracts and currency fluctuations. EVTC's current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.2x sits below peer averages, suggesting cautious market sentiment despite its discount. Investors should weigh these factors when considering potential upside or risks in EVTC shares.
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