Marcin Frąckiewicz, Author at TechStock²

Redmi Note 15 Series Showdown: Battery Beasts, Rugged Pros & a Budget Dark Horse Revealed

The Redmi Note 15 family comprises three main models: the base Note 15, the Note 15 Pro, and a rumored Note 15R. The Note 15 base features a 5,800 mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 18W reverse wired charging. The Note 15 base has a 6.77-inch OLED display at 120 Hz with up to 3,200 nits peak brightness. The Note 15 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4 nm, up to 2.6 GHz) with 8/12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage, while the Pro+ adds up to 16 GB RAM and an advanced cooling system. The

22 August 2025

HKG:1810·Smartphones

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Which APS-C Mirrorless Camera Reigns Supreme in 2025?

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Mid-Range Mirrorless Showdown (2025)

All three cameras—the Fujifilm X-T30 II, X-E4, and X-S10—share the 26.1 MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4. The X-S10 is the only one with 5‑axis in‑body stabilization (IBIS), while the X-T30 II and X-E4 rely on lens stabilization. In video, all three record DCI/UHD 4K up to 30p and 1080p up to 240p, with 10‑bit HDMI output and F‑Log profiles. Heat limits give the X-S10 a longer 4K recording window (around 30 minutes) than the X-T30 II and X-E4 (roughly 10–20 minutes). Autofocus uses on‑sensor phase detection with about 2.16 million phase pixels, up to 425 AF points,

22 August 2025

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Which APS-C Mirrorless Camera Reigns Supreme in 2025?

All three models—the X-T30 II, X-E4, and X-S10—use the same 26.1 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4, yielding identical base image quality. The X-S10 is the only one with 5‑axis in‑body stabilization (IBIS), offering up to about 6 stops of stabilization, while the X-T30 II and X-E4 rely on lens-based stabilization or have none. Each camera uses a 425-point hybrid AF with Face/Eye detect for humans, but none incorporate newer animal/vehicle detection, and continuous tracking lags behind Sony and Canon on fast subjects. Video capabilities include 4K/30p (DCI/UHD) at 8-bit internally with 10-bit output via HDMI and

22 August 2025

Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: The Ultimate 2025 EV Showdown—Which One Should You Buy?

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, codenamed Highland, introduced a sleeker exterior, upgraded interior, and efficiency tweaks. Tesla Model 3 Highland offers about 60 kWh in the base RWD with ~318 miles WLTP, while the Long Range reaches up to ~436 miles WLTP and the Performance model does 0–60 mph in about 3 seconds. BYD launched the Seal in 2022 in China, uses an 82.5 kWh Blade LFP battery, and comes in Design (RWD) and Excellence AWD trims delivering ~308 hp (RWD) and ~523 hp (AWD) with up to 570 km WLTP (RWD) or 520 km WLTP (AWD) and 0–100

22 August 2025

Electric Vehicles·HKG:1211·KRX:005380·NASDAQ:TSLA

Slack vs Discord vs Telegram in 2025: Which One Is Really Best for You?

Slack (launched in 2013) is primarily a workplace collaboration tool with structured channels and threads, and in 2024–25 reported roughly 65–79 million monthly active users and 42–47 million daily active users. Discord (launched in 2015) focuses on real-time voice and video for online communities, with a default server member limit of 250,000 (raiseable) and around 200 million monthly users in 2024, including servers that reach millions. Telegram (launched in 2013) blends private messaging with large broadcast channels and groups up to 200,000 members, plus unlimited channels and Topics in Groups introduced in 2023. Slack’s ecosystem is an integration powerhouse with

22 August 2025

NASDAQ:MSFT·NYSE:CRM

Netflix vs Disney+ vs Prime Video: The 2025 Streaming Showdown Unveils Surprising Winners

Netflix reached about 302 million paid memberships worldwide by late 2024, aided by a crackdown on password sharing and the launch of an ad-supported tier. Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 drew 126 million views in the first 11 days after its release, illustrating the franchise’s global appeal. Disney+ had about 164 million global subscribers by late 2022 and roughly 158 million by the end of 2024, reflecting a shift toward profitability under Bob Iger. Disney+ began integrating Hulu and ESPN into a single US app in 2023, forming a broader one-app strategy for the platform. Prime Video has over 200

22 August 2025

NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:NFLX·NYSE:DIS

Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music – The 2025 Streaming Showdown (Pricing, Quality, AI & More)

Spotify Premium Individual costs around $11.99/month in the US in 2025, with Student ($5.99), Duo ($16.99) and Family ($19.99 for up to six) plans plus a one-month new-user trial. Apple Music has no free tier, with Individual $10.99/month, Family $16.99, Student $5.99, and Voice plan $4.99, plus Apple One bundles starting ~ $19.95, and Lossless/Spatial Audio included by default. YouTube Music offers a free ad-supported tier with no background play on mobile; Premium is $10.99/month, YouTube Premium bundles at ~ $13.99/month, Family ~ $22.99, and Student ~ $7.99, with a 1-month trial for new subscribers. Apple Music leads in audio

22 August 2025

NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NYSE:SPOT

Cloud Storage Showdown 2025: Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive – Which Reigns Supreme?

Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage shared with Gmail and Google Photos, while OneDrive provides 5 GB and Dropbox 2 GB. Paid 2 TB plans typically run about $8.33 per month for Google Drive and OneDrive when billed annually, while Dropbox charges around $11.99 per month for 2 TB. Dropbox and OneDrive use block-level syncing to speed updates, while Google Drive does not use block-level diffing. Dropbox is the only one among the three with an official Linux desktop client, whereas Google Drive and OneDrive do not. OneDrive supports files up to 250 GB, Google Drive up to

22 August 2025

NASDAQ:DBX·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:MSFT

VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

HTC unveiled the VIVE Eagle AI Glasses, a lightweight under-50g device priced around $520 with 4.5-hour battery life, launching first in Taiwan with local carrier partnerships. Vuzix announced the LX1 Smart Glasses for warehouse and logistics use, featuring a hot-swappable 7,000mAh battery for 10-hour shifts, a Sony OLED HD display, voice controls, and an integrated scanner powered by a Qualcomm XR chipset. DPVR launched the P1 Max enterprise VR headset, built on the P1 Pro 4K with an active ventilation system delivering 50% better thermal efficiency, a 24/7 top-mounted power interface, and Snapdragon XR2 for 8K decoding, with global shipments

21 August 2025

August 2025 Tech Tsunami: AI Breakthroughs, Hardware Surprises & Security Shocks

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7 with a 256,000-token context window. OpenAI released open-weight GPT-OSS models GPT-OSS 120B and GPT-OSS 20B under the Apache 2.0 license on August 5. Anthropic expanded Claude’s context window to 1,000,000 tokens in August. NVIDIA announced the GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, a CPU+GPU combo designed for AI workloads and set to ship soon. NVIDIA allowed sales of its H20 AI chips to China only if the U.S. government takes a 15% cut of those sales. Apple pledged $600 billion in U.S. investment over five years to boost domestic manufacturing, including TSMC’s Arizona chip fab for

21 August 2025

Cybersecurity·NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:TSM

Google Gemini’s August 2025 Revolution: AI Mode Goes Global, Cars Talk Back, and More

AI Mode in Search expanded to 180 countries in August 2025, powered by Gemini 2.5 with AI Overviews and sign-in free for teens. Volvo EX90 demo at Google I/O 2025 showed Gemini handling in-car voice tasks, with Gemini Live enabling free-form conversations and real-time translation across 40+ languages. Wear OS 6 introduced the Gemini assistant, and Chrome began a preview of Gemini AI for Pro and Ultra subscribers. Gemini CLI was open-sourced in late June 2025, giving free access to Gemini 2.5 Pro via CLI with a 1-million-token context window and up to 60 requests per minute (1,000 per day).

21 August 2025

NASDAQ:GOOGL·NYSE:ORCL·Technology Trends

Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

The Sony A7C II uses a 33MP BSI full-frame sensor and shares the BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI chip alongside the A7 IV. The Sony A7C R uses a 61MP BSI full-frame sensor and can generate 240MP maximum detail via Pixel Shift Multi-Shot. The A7C II and A7C R both feature 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 7.0 stops, while the A7 IV offers about 5.5 stops. All three cameras use 759-point phase-detect AF with Real-time Eye AF/Tracking, and the A7C II/R add enhanced Real-time Recognition AF with AI for additional subjects. Burst shooting tops at 10 fps

21 August 2025

NYSE:SNE·Technology

Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony A6100 vs A6400 vs A6600 in 2025: Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

The Sony A6100, A6400, and A6600 were originally launched in 2019 as entry-level, mid-range, and flagship APS-C models in Sony’s Alpha 6000-series. The A6100 weighs 396 grams, the A6400 around 403 grams, and the A6600 about 503 grams, reflecting build differences like weather sealing on the A6400/A6600. The A6600 adds two extra top custom buttons, a total of 11 customizable function buttons, and a mode dial with memory recall positions, not present on the A6100 or A6400. The A6100’s EVF is 1.44 million dots, while the A6400 and A6600 use 2.36 million-dot EVFs with a 120 fps refresh mode; the

21 August 2025

Technology·TSX:6758

Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II uses a 1.0‑inch stacked CMOS sensor with 20.1MP and an 18–50mm equivalent lens, launched in mid‑2023 for about $900 to improve selfie framing compared with the original ZV‑1. Sony ZV-1F uses a fixed 20mm equivalent f/2.0 lens on a 1.0‑inch sensor, has no RAW photo capture, and launched around $499–$500. Sony ZV-E10 is an interchangeable-lens APS-C camera with a 24.2MP sensor, debuted in 2021 at about $700 body ($800 with the 16‑50mm kit), and the ZV-E10 Mark II arrived in mid‑2024 adding 4K/60p. RAW still images are supported on the ZV-1 II and ZV-E10, but the ZV-1F

21 August 2025

NYSE:SNE·Technology·TSX:6758

From a Gene-Edited Baby to Uranus’ Hidden Moon: August 2025’s Biggest Science Breakthroughs

August 2025 was packed with scientific advances across health, space, physics, AI, environment, energy, biology, chemistry, and technology. Below we round up the most significant global science news of the month, with each section highlighting key developments and expert insights. Health & Medicine Space & Astronomy Physics Artificial Intelligence (AI is also accelerating drug discovery: in August, one team used AI to scan genomes of Archaea and identified new antimicrobial molecules effective against superbugs sci.news sci.news. This approach could vastly expand our library of antibiotic candidates, demonstrating AI’s growing role in biology and medicine.) Climate Science Environment & Ecology (In

21 August 2025

Technology

NVIDIA 2025: Dominating the AI Boom – Company Overview, Key Segments, Competition, and Future Outlook

Nvidia’s Epic August 2025: Record AI Earnings, Next-Gen Chips & Game-Changing Deals

Nvidia reported Q2 FY2026 revenue around $45 billion, up about 50% year over year, with data-center revenue at a record pace and $26.3 billion in the year-ago quarter. Nvidia’s market capitalization briefly surpassed $4 trillion in mid-2025, underscoring investor enthusiasm for AI leadership. The Blackwell architecture, led by the flagship H200/B100 GPUs, is up to 30× faster than prior generations in some AI workloads, and Nvidia booked about $11 billion in Q4 2024 revenue from Blackwell-based processors. Nvidia unveiled GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs based on Blackwell and DLSS 4 at Gamescom 2025, with over 175 games supporting DLSS 4 and

21 August 2025

NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA

August 2025 Smartphone Bonanza: Foldable Frenzy, AI Upgrades & Surprising Leaks

The Pixel 10 lineup was unveiled on August 20, 2025 at Google’s Made by Google event in New York, introducing Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold powered by the Tensor G5. The Pixel 10 starts at $799, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is priced at $1,799. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is billed as the thinnest foldable at 8.9 mm when folded, powered by a Galaxy-customized Snapdragon 8 Elite and featuring a 200 MP main camera. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 gained a larger cover screen and runs One UI 8 with new AI

21 August 2025

Smartphones

Pixel 10 Launch Shocks Tech World: Google Unveils Foldable Pixel and Watch 4 with Game‑Changing AI Integration

The Pixel 10 base model features a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display, 12 GB of RAM, the Tensor G5 chip, starts at $799, and ships on August 28. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL come with 16 GB RAM, 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch displays, a new periscope 100× Super Res Zoom, priced at $999 and $1,199 respectively, with preorder now and shipping on August 28. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a 6.4-inch outer display, an 8-inch inner display, gearless hinge, IP68 rating, 100,000+ fold cycles, costs $1,799, and ships October 9. All Pixel 10 models run on Google’s

21 August 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Smartphones

F-35 vs F-22 vs F-16: The Ultimate 2025 Fighter Jet Showdown

The F-35 has three variants—F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C—and can carry 2× 2000-lb bombs internally (or up to 18,000 lb externally) with a top speed of about Mach 1.6. As of 2025, the F-35A unit flyaway price is roughly $80–$90 million (B/C around $100 million), with production around 150 jets per year and over 1,000 aircraft delivered. The F-22 Raptor entered service in 2005, with only 195 aircraft built before production ended in 2011, making it a boutique USAF-only fighter. The F-22 can reach Mach 1.8 in supercruise and Mach 2.25+ in level flight, carries 6 AIM-120 AMRAAMs and 2 AIM-9

21 August 2025

NYSE:BA·NYSE:LMT

Astrology Just Got an AI Upgrade – Inside the Rise of AI-Powered Horoscopes

Co–Star, launched in 2017, uses NASA data combined with AI to generate real-time, hyper-personalized horoscopes and had over 30 million accounts by 2023 with more than 1 million daily active users. The Pattern’s AI analyzes natal charts to deliver detailed interpretations focusing on love, career, health, and personal growth, with more than 10 million downloads and 8 million monthly active users. Sanctuary blends AI-generated daily readings with live astrologers, has over 7 million downloads and about 3 million monthly users, and partnered with Marriott’s Moxy Hotels in 2024 for astrological travel tips. AstroTalk, based in India, claims over 40 million

21 August 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Tech Trends

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Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026

Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.

Micron stock jumps into the weekend: UBS lifts target to $450 as Nvidia HBM4 doubts surface

7 February 2026

Micron shares closed up 3.1% at $394.69 Friday after UBS raised its price target to $450, citing stronger DRAM and NAND pricing. Semianalysis cut its forecast for Micron’s share of Nvidia’s next-gen HBM4 supply to zero, citing performance concerns. The stock traded between $372.87 and $396.65 during the session. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026

Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.

Marcin Frąckiewicz

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