Marcin Frąckiewicz, Author at TechStock²

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 Review & Comparison – The 65-Hour Battery Beast Challenging Sony, Bose & Apple

Key Facts Features and Specifications of the ATH-CKS50TW2 Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKS50TW2 is a next-generation “Solid Bass” true wireless model laser-focused on endurance without skimping on modern features. Its headline feature is the class-leading battery performance – up to 25 hours of continuous playback (with ANC off) per charge, plus 40 additional hours via the charging case gadgets360.com. Even with noise-cancelling enabled, you still get around 15 hours in the buds, roughly double the listening time many competitors offer today scoopernews.com scoopernews.com. This tremendous battery life means many users can go a couple of days of regular use or a long-haul flight

26 August 2025

NASDAQ:AAPL·NYSE:SNE

Acer Nitro Blaze 11: The Giant Handheld Gaming Beast Redefining Portable Play

Key Facts & Takeaways Specifications at a Glance Acer’s Nitro Blaze 11 is essentially a gaming laptop’s guts squeezed into a handheld console form. Below are the key hardware specs: Overall, the Nitro Blaze 11’s spec sheet reads like a high-end ultrabook or mini gaming PC, wrapped in a unique handheld form. Next, we’ll break down how these specs translate into real-world design, performance, and user experience. Design & Build Quality Bold, “split” form factor: The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 looks like a Steam Deck on steroids – wider and taller due to its 11-inch screen, with detachable controllers on

26 August 2025

Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPUs Unleashed: AI Upgrades, Jaw-Dropping Performance & Next-Gen Specs

Overview: A New Generation of GeForce GPUs Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50-series represents a major generational leap in consumer GPUs, blending unprecedented raw performance with AI-driven features. Officially unveiled by CEO Jensen Huang during the CES 2025 keynote, the RTX 50 line is built on the new “Blackwell” architecture – named after mathematician David Blackwell – and succeeds the RTX 40-series (Ada Lovelace) after roughly two years Theverge Digitaltrends. The launch introduced four desktop cards initially (RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, 5070) with additional models following in the subsequent months Theverge Digitaltrends. Nvidia also rolled out RTX 50-series mobile GPUs for

26 August 2025

NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Nothing’s Budget Phone Breaks the Mold with Flagship Flair

Key Facts Summary Confirmed Specs and Features The CMF Phone 2 Pro takes aim at the upper end of the budget spectrum by offering specs that wouldn’t look out of place on a mid-range device. Under the hood, it’s running the new MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro – essentially a tweaked version of the Dimensity 7300 in last year’s model notebookcheck.net notebookcheck.net. This 8-core chip (with four performance cores at 2.5 GHz) is roughly 10% faster CPU-wise and 5% faster in GPU tasks according to Nothing’s pre-launch teasers notebookcheck.net notebookcheck.net. In real-world use, that translates to a smooth everyday experience: swiping

26 August 2025

TSX:2454

Honor Magic V Flip 2 – The Sparkling Flip Phone with a 200MP Camera and Record-Breaking Battery

The Honor Magic V Flip 2 was unveiled in China on August 21, 2025, with a Jimmy Choo Edition in blue glitter. It packs a 5,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery, the largest capacity ever in a flip phone. It supports 80 W wired SuperCharge and 50 W wireless charging, plus 7.5 W reverse wireless charging. It has a 6.82-inch inner LTPO OLED display at 2868×1232 with 120 Hz and up to 5,000 nits, plus a 4.0-inch outer OLED display at 1200×1092 with 120 Hz and up to 3,600 nits. The rear camera system includes a 200 MP main camera (1/1.4″, f/1.9)

26 August 2025

Smartphones

Vivo Y300t Shocks Rivals with 6500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display – Full Specs & Expert Review

The Vivo Y300t was unveiled in China on March 31, 2025 and launched in India on March 5, 2025 as the Vivo T4x 5G. In China it starts at 1199 CNY (about $165) for the base 8GB+128GB model, while India pricing begins at ₹13,999 for 6GB+128GB. Memory options go up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, with no microSD expansion slot. China color options are Ocean Blue, Rock White, and Black Coffee, with India variants named Marine Blue and Pronto Purple. The display is a 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and up

26 August 2025

NYSE:MTK·Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite: The Budget Tablet You Won’t Want to Ignore

Key Facts: Specifications and Features Samsung’s official render of the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in Coral Red, complete with the S Pen. The Tab S10 Lite’s design features slightly thicker bezels around its 10.9-inch display, emphasizing durability and grip over ultra-thin aesthetics. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite packs a solid spec sheet for a mid-range tablet. It centers around a 10.9-inch WUXGA+ display (2112×1320) using a TFT LCD panel. While it forgoes OLED richness, it still offers a smooth 90Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and animations, a feature not common in entry-level iPads or many budget Android tablets. Samsung’s

26 August 2025

Pixel Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 8: 2025’s Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown – Which Reigns Supreme?

In-Depth Comparison: Pixel Watch 4 vs. Galaxy Watch 8 Design and Display Both Google and Samsung took bold design steps in 2025, but in different directions. Pixel Watch 4 retains Google’s signature round face and minimalistic styling, yet it’s completely redesigned under the hood. Google introduced a domed Actua 360 display – the glass itself is smoothly curved, creating an edgeless illusion blog.google. This innovation shrinks the black bezel by 16%, letting the vibrant AMOLED screen stretch further toward the edges. The result is a more immersive look compared to the thicker borders on earlier Pixels. Tom’s Guide noted the Pixel

24 August 2025

KRX:005930·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Smartwatches

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10a – Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Can Google’s AI Flagship Beat Samsung’s Best?

Detailed Comparison Design and Build Quality Google’s Pixel 10 Pro embraces a familiar design language – an aluminum and glass slab with a prominent horizontal camera bar across the back. Visually, it’s “an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary step” from last year phonearena.com. The corners are slightly rounded, and the overall look remains minimalist and unmistakably Pixel. Build quality is top-notch with IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on front and back androidauthority.com. One new twist (literally) is hidden under the rear panel: Pixelsnap magnets integrated for accessories and chargers, analogous to Apple’s MagSafe. This means the Pixel

24 August 2025

KRX:005930·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Smartphones

Flip Phones Are Back – Apple’s Foldable iPhone Sparks a Smartphone Revolution

Key Facts From Flip to Fold: The Evolution of Phone Design Modern “flip” smartphones like the Motorola Razr revive the clamshell design with flexible displays, marrying nostalgia with cutting-edge tech. Flip phones ruled the early 2000s – who doesn’t remember the satisfaction of snapping shut a Motorola Razr or a Nokia clamshell to end a call? Back in 2005, the flip phone was the height of mobile cool Theguardian. These devices were compact, fashionable, and tactile. However, the advent of the iPhone in 2007 and the rise of big touch-screen “slab” smartphones pushed flip phones to the sidelines for over

24 August 2025

Apple·NASDAQ:AAPL·Smartphones

SpaceX Starship: The Giant Rocket Poised to Change Space Travel Forever (2025 Update)

Starship is a two-stage, fully reusable rocket system about 120 meters tall, with 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster and 6 Raptors on Starship, delivering roughly 74 MN of thrust. The first orbital-class flight occurred on April 20, 2023 from Starbase with Ship 24 atop Booster 7, cleared the pad but failed to separate stages and was terminated, yet SpaceX called it a success for pad clearance. On November 18, 2023 (Flight 2), SpaceX conducted hot staging with a 33-engine Super Heavy (B9), achieved stage separation, but the booster exploded on return due to a clogged fuel filter

24 August 2025

Space

SpaceX’s Epic Weekend: Starship Launch Countdown, Dragon Boosts ISS, Starlink Smashes Records

Starship Flight 10, a 400-foot-tall Starship/Super Heavy stack, is scheduled to liftoff Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, for its 10th flight test, with a Super Heavy booster equipped with 33 Raptor engines. After liftoff, the Super Heavy booster will detach and perform a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico instead of landing on catch arms, testing a new water-landing engine configuration. The Starship upper stage will ignite its own engines to reach space and attempt its first-ever payload deployment, releasing a batch of dummy Starlink satellites. SpaceX plans to reignite one

24 August 2025

Space

From Space Shuttle to SpaceX Dragon: How a Reusable Capsule Became the ISS’s Lifeline

In 2011, NASA retired the Space Shuttle, leaving the ISS without its primary American supply line. May 2012 marked SpaceX’s Dragon as the first commercial spacecraft to rendezvous and berth with the ISS, delivering about 1,200 pounds of cargo and later returning roughly 1,300 pounds. October 2012’s CRS-1 mission launched the first official NASA Commercial Resupply Services delivery, providing around 400 kg of supplies to the station. On June 28, 2015, a Falcon 9 rocket failure destroyed the CRS-7 mission and its Dragon cargo. June 3, 2017, the CRS-11 mission demonstrated the first reuse of a Dragon capsule, signaling major

24 August 2025

NASA·Space·Space Exploration

Electric Truck Showdown: Mack’s Heavy Hauler vs. Tesla’s Futuristic Cybertruck vs. Ford’s F-150 Lightning

Mack LR Electric uses a 376 kWh battery (NMC), 42% larger than Mack’s earlier models, enabling full-day urban refuse duty with up to a 72,000 lb GVW. Tesla Cybertruck dual-motor AWD delivers about 600 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, with a tri-motor version producing ~845 hp and 0–60 mph in roughly 2.6 seconds. Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range uses a 131 kWh pack, offering up to 320 miles EPA range, 580 hp and 775 lb-ft, with 0–60 mph around 4 seconds. Mack LR Electric is designed for heavy refuse work (Class 8) and does not advertise traditional towing, focusing

24 August 2025

Electric Vehicles·Innovation·Technology

2025’s Most Popular Men’s and Women’s Watches – Luxury Icons, Smartwatch Superstars, Fashion Favorites & Affordable Gems

Swiss exports reached a record CHF 26.7 billion in 2023. The Big Four—Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille—account for nearly 44% of Swiss watch market value. Rolex became the first Swiss brand to exceed CHF 10 billion in annual revenue and sold about 1.24 million watches in 2023, roughly 30% of the market. Rolex unveiled its first brand-new collection in over a decade in 2025. The Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study predicted the future of the watch industry is female. In 2025, 85% of women feel there are too many gender-specific watch models marketed to them, while 26%

23 August 2025

Smartwatches

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II – In-Depth Report and Comparison to Canon and Sony 24-70mm Lenses

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II was announced on August 22, 2025 as a second-generation update to Nikon’s flagship Z-mount standard zoom. The S II uses Nikon’s Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM) focusing motor, delivering about five times faster autofocus than the previous Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. It is the first 24-70mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens to feature internal zoom, keeping a constant length of 142 mm (versus 126 mm at 24 mm on the original). The lens weighs 675 g, about 130 g lighter than the first-generation 805 g model and lighter than Sony’s 695 g GM II and

23 August 2025

TSX:6758·TSX:7731·TSX:7751

iPhone 17 Leaks Reveal Ultra‑Thin ‘Air’ Model, Big Upgrades & Everything We Know (Mid‑2025)

iPhone 17 Pro: Rumored Features and Strategic Importance. Apple’s Latest Tech and Entertainment Highlights (August 2025).

Apple’s next flagship smartphone, the iPhone 17 Pro, is expected to launch in September 2025 and is shaping up to be one of the most significant iPhone upgrades in years. Rumored features point to a refreshed design, camera innovations, and display enhancements aimed at keeping Apple at the forefront of the premium phone market. Expected Launch Timeline: Apple traditionally unveils new iPhones in early September, and this year looks no different. Multiple reports point to a special event likely on September 9, 2025 (a Tuesday) for the iPhone 17 series launch tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. If that date holds, we can expect

23 August 2025

Apple

Real-Life Mechs Compared: Which Giant Robot Is Actually the Closest to Gundam?

Archax is a 4.5 m tall, about 3.5-ton battery-powered rideable humanoid built by Tokyo-based Tsubame Industries, with Robot and Vehicle modes, 26 degrees of freedom, and a top speed of 10 km/h. Archax uses a 300 V lithium battery system and a torso cockpit with four displays and nine exterior cameras, controlled by dual joysticks, pedals, and touchscreens. Archax was unveiled in 2023 by Tsubame Industries, led by CEO Ryo Yoshida, with plans to produce five units priced at ¥400 million each. RX-78F00 Gundam in Yokohama stands 18 m (59 ft) tall and weighs about 25 tons, with 24 degrees

23 August 2025

Robotics·Technology

Popcorn-Serving Robots, Brain Chips & Billions in AI: Inside Elon Musk’s July 2025 Robotics Revolution

Humanoid Robot Showdown: Sophia vs Tesla’s Optimus vs Figure 02 – Who Leads the Future?

Sophia, unveiled in 2016 by Hanson Robotics, stands 167 cm tall, weighs about 20 kg, has 83 degrees of freedom (36 in the head) and is designed for social interaction rather than heavy labor. In 2017, Saudi Arabia granted Sophia honorary citizenship, a publicity stunt that sparked widespread debate over AI rights and public perception of humanoid robots. Optimus Gen 2 is a 173 cm tall, 57 kg humanoid with about 40 DoF (11 DoF in the hands), a 2.3 kWh chest battery, eight cameras, and the Tesla Autopilot computer onboard for perception and control. Optimus can deadlift about 150

23 August 2025

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:TSLA·Robotics·Technology·XETRA:BMW

Ultimate Superzoom Showdown: Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ3000 – Which One Dominates in 2025?

Nikon Coolpix P1000 was discontinued in 2024, and its successor COOLPIX P1100 was announced in February 2025 at $1,099 and began shipping by late 2025. The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV launched in September 2017 at $1,699 and, by 2025, was officially discontinued with no RX10 V announced, making new units rare and used prices typically $1,200–$1,800. The Panasonic Lumix FZ3000, introduced in 2015, features a 24× zoom from 25–600mm with a constant f/2.8 and originally sold around $600, though new stock is spotty in 2025. The Nikon P1000 offers a 125× zoom reaching 3000mm equivalent with a 24–3000mm lens on

23 August 2025

Camera Reviews

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 Review & Comparison – The 65-Hour Battery Beast Challenging Sony, Bose & Apple

Acer Nitro Blaze 11: The Giant Handheld Gaming Beast Redefining Portable Play

Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPUs Unleashed: AI Upgrades, Jaw-Dropping Performance & Next-Gen Specs

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Nothing’s Budget Phone Breaks the Mold with Flagship Flair

Honor Magic V Flip 2 – The Sparkling Flip Phone with a 200MP Camera and Record-Breaking Battery

Vivo Y300t Shocks Rivals with 6500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display – Full Specs & Expert Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite: The Budget Tablet You Won’t Want to Ignore

Pixel Watch 4 vs Galaxy Watch 8: 2025’s Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown – Which Reigns Supreme?

Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Can Google’s AI Flagship Beat Samsung’s Best?

Flip Phones Are Back – Apple’s Foldable iPhone Sparks a Smartphone Revolution

SpaceX Starship: The Giant Rocket Poised to Change Space Travel Forever (2025 Update)

SpaceX’s Epic Weekend: Starship Launch Countdown, Dragon Boosts ISS, Starlink Smashes Records

From Space Shuttle to SpaceX Dragon: How a Reusable Capsule Became the ISS’s Lifeline

Electric Truck Showdown: Mack’s Heavy Hauler vs. Tesla’s Futuristic Cybertruck vs. Ford’s F-150 Lightning

2025’s Most Popular Men’s and Women’s Watches – Luxury Icons, Smartwatch Superstars, Fashion Favorites & Affordable Gems

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II – In-Depth Report and Comparison to Canon and Sony 24-70mm Lenses

iPhone 17 Pro: Rumored Features and Strategic Importance. Apple’s Latest Tech and Entertainment Highlights (August 2025).

Real-Life Mechs Compared: Which Giant Robot Is Actually the Closest to Gundam?

Humanoid Robot Showdown: Sophia vs Tesla’s Optimus vs Figure 02 – Who Leads the Future?

Ultimate Superzoom Showdown: Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ3000 – Which One Dominates in 2025?

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