Marcin Frąckiewicz, Author at TechStock²

Battle of the Android Giants: Lenovo Tab Extreme vs OnePlus Pad Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Max (2025)

Lenovo Tab Extreme features a 14.5-inch OLED display at 3000×1876 with 120Hz, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (plus microSD), a 12,300 mAh battery with 68W charging, and includes the Precision Pen 3 and a keyboard dock, launching in the US at $949. OnePlus Pad Pro (Pad 3) uses a 13.2-inch LCD with 3392×2400 resolution at 144Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12–16GB RAM, 256–512GB storage, OxygenOS 15 (Android 15), a 12,140 mAh battery, and 67–80W fast charging, with base US pricing around $649–$699. Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 sports a 14.0-inch IPS LCD at 2880×1800 with 120Hz,

19 August 2025

Sony ZV-E1 vs ZV-E10 II vs A6700: The Ultimate Creator Camera Showdown

Sony ZV-E1 uses a 12.1 MP full-frame Exmor R sensor and is marketed as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera with in-body stabilization, weighing about 483 g with battery. Its AF system uses 759 phase-detect points covering about 93% of the frame, with Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, and AI subject recognition. Dynamic Active 5-axis IBIS provides stabilized footage close to gimbal-like performance for handheld video. Video specs include oversampled 4K up to 60 fps, plus 4K120p via a firmware update, and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording. Battery life is about 570 shots (CIPA) with the NP-FZ100 and roughly 95

19 August 2025

NYSE:SNE

Battle of the Bots: Roborock Q8 Max vs Eufy X9 Pro vs Dreame L10s Ultra – 2025’s Ultimate Robot Vacuum Showdown

The Roborock Q8 Max and Eufy RoboVac X9 Pro both offer 5,500 Pa suction, while the Dreame L10s Ultra reaches 5,300 Pa. The Roborock Q8 Max uses a DuoRoller dual-brush system and, in tests, removed 100% of embedded pet hair from carpet, though its edge cleaning is not perfect. The Eufy RoboVac X9 Pro’s mopping uses Twin Turbo MopMaster with dual rotating pads at 180 RPM and 1 kg of downward pressure, and it can lift its mops by 12 mm when crossing carpets. The Dreame L10s Ultra features dual spinning mop pads at ~180 RPM, with a docking station

19 August 2025

Smart Home

Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

The Samsung HW-Q990D is an 11.1.4-channel soundbar system that includes a wireless subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers for true surround sound and DTS:X support. The Sony HT-A7000 is a 7.1.2-channel bar that uses Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, and can expand to up to 9.1.4 with the SA-SW5 sub and SA-RS5 rear speakers. The Sonos Arc is a 5.0.2-channel standalone soundbar with no built‑in sub or rear speakers by default, but can form a 7.1.4 system when paired with a Sub and Era 300 surrounds. HDMI and inputs: the Arc has one HDMI eARC port and

19 August 2025

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max features a Desert Titanium color, a titanium frame, weighs around 240g, and uses slimmer bezels with IP68 protection and MagSafe compatibility. Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a titanium alloy frame with the thinnest bezels yet, is 218g, adds Gorilla Glass Armor 2, and includes a built-in S Pen. Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL sport rounded aluminum frames with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, are IP68-rated, and measure 6.7 inches (9 Pro) and 6.8 inches (9 Pro XL) with weights near 220g. Display specs vary: iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch LTPO 120Hz ProMotion, 2868×1320 resolution,

19 August 2025

Smartphones

White House’s Shocking 10% Intel Stake Plan Shakes the Tech World

The White House is reportedly weighing a plan to take a 10% ownership stake in Intel by converting up to $10 billion of CHIPS Act grants into equity. The proposed 10% stake would be worth roughly $10-11 billion at current valuations. Intel was awarded about $10.9 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act for new fabs in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon. Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as CEO in early 2025 after the ouster of Pat Gelsinger. Tan met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in early 2025. Trump publicly demanded Tan resign over alleged ties to

19 August 2025

Category 4 Hurricane Erin Churns Off East Coast – Live Tracking, Forecast Path & Expert Warnings

Erin is a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds near 130 mph as of Aug. 18, 2025. The NHC placed Erin’s center near 24.1°N, 71.5°W, about 695 miles southwest of Bermuda. Hurricane-force winds extend about 80 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds reach up to 230 miles. Forecast models indicate Erin will recur north between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast, stay offshore, turn north on Tuesday, and accelerate northeast into the open Atlantic. Erin reached Category 5 on Aug. 16, 2025, with peak winds near 160 mph, in just over 27 hours from tropical-storm strength, making it the

19 August 2025

Safety·Weather

Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Alert: Auroras Could Dance Across 14 States Tonight – When & Where to Watch

On August 19, 2025, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecast a minor geomagnetic storm (G1) that could make the Northern Lights visible across 14+ U.S. states. Areas fully or partially within tonight’s aurora visibility zone include Alaska; Washington; Idaho; Montana; North Dakota; South Dakota; Minnesota; Wisconsin; Michigan; Maine; Vermont; New Hampshire; New York; Iowa; and northern Wyoming and Illinois. The best viewing window runs from about 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. local time, with geomagnetic activity peaking around midnight to early morning. The SWPC forecast projects a Kp index up to Kp 5 (G1), indicating auroras could reach the northern

19 August 2025

Travel Tips·Weather

Pixel Watch 2 vs Fitbit Sense 2 vs Amazfit Balance: Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown

Pixel Watch 2 runs Wear OS 4 with a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and 2GB of RAM, delivering about 36–38 hours of battery life. Pixel Watch 2 adds a standalone WhatsApp app and is guaranteed at least 3 years of Wear OS software updates. Fitbit Sense 2 offers 40+ workout modes and continuous electrodermal activity (EDA) stress monitoring. Sense 2 provides all-day heart-rate tracking with HRV insights, though reviewers note its heart-rate accuracy isn’t top-tier for intense training. Amazfit Balance offers 150+ sport modes, dual-band GPS, and a Body Composition feature using a built-in BIA sensor. Amazfit Balance lacks ECG,

19 August 2025

Smartwatches

The Ultimate High-Performance E-Scooter Showdown: Kaabo Wolf Warrior X vs Dualtron Storm Limited vs Apollo Pro 2024

Kaabo Wolf Warrior X (2024 edition) achieves a 45.6 mph top speed in ESG’s certified tests. It uses dual 1100W motors (2,200W combined nominal; higher peak) and posts 0–30 mph in about 5.3 seconds. It can climb a 10% grade in 8.2 seconds, showing strong hill performance. The Wolf Warrior X wears a 60V 21Ah (1,260Wh) battery, with a manufacturer-claimed 40-mile range and about 32.9 miles in real-world tests (20 miles when ridden aggressively). Weighing around 79–80 pounds, it features dual-stem handlebars, a rugged tubular frame, dual front and rear suspension, and 10×3 inch knobby tires. Braking is via Zoom

19 August 2025

Electric Vehicles

Luxury Wireless Headphones Showdown: B&O H95 vs B&W PX8 vs Focal Bathys – Which Reigns Supreme?

The Beoplay H95 (2020), PX8 (2022), and Bathys (2022) are the flagship wireless headphones from Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, and Focal. Beoplay H95 delivers up to 38 hours of playback with ANC on (50 hours with ANC off). PX8 provides about 30 hours of playback with ANC on, with a 15-minute charge yielding about 7 hours. Bathys offers roughly 30 hours of Bluetooth ANC playback, 35 hours via 3.5 mm, and up to 42 hours in USB-DAC mode. Bathys supports USB-C DAC mode delivering up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio. Beoplay H95 features adaptive ANC with five levels controlled

19 August 2025

CSE:BO

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs DeathAdder V3 Pro vs Viper V2 Pro – Ultimate 2025 Gaming Mouse Showdown 🔥

All three mice—the Basilisk V3 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, and Viper V2 Pro—use Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS, and 70G acceleration. The Basilisk V3 Pro released in September 2022 weighs 112 g and measures 130 × 75.4 × 42.5 mm, and it supports tri‑mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB‑C) with optional wireless charging via a Dock Pro. The DeathAdder V3 Pro, also released in September 2022, weighs 63 g, has 5 programmable buttons, includes no RGB lighting, and delivers up to 90 hours of battery life at 1000 Hz (about 17 hours at

19 August 2025

HKG:1337

Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED vs Skyliner 200P vs Star Adventurer 2i – Ultimate Astronomy Gear Showdown 2025

The Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED is an 80 mm apochromatic doublet refractor using FPL-53 ED glass with 600 mm of focal length at f/7.5. The Evostar 80ED OTA weighs about 2.5 kg and is roughly 24 inches long with the dew shield, typically sold as an OTA with accessories rather than a full mount kit. The Skyliner 200P is an 8-inch (203 mm) Newtonian on a Dobsonian mount, with a 1200 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/5.9. The 200P’s tube is about 112 cm long and weighs around 20 lb, with the base adding 20–25 lb for a

19 August 2025

Stargazing

Canon EOS R5 C vs R3 vs R6 Mark II – 2025’s Ultimate Mirrorless Showdown

Canon EOS R5 C is a compact dual-purpose body that uses the R5’s 45MP full-frame sensor and records 8K/60p RAW internally with 4K up to 4K/60 oversampled and an active cooling fan for prolonged recording. Canon EOS R3 uses a 24.1MP stacked backside-illuminated sensor, shoots up to 30 fps with AF in electronic mode, and can burst at 195 fps in a short configurable mode for extreme action. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II features a 24.2MP full-frame sensor, delivers up to 40 fps electronic and 12 fps mechanical shooting, and records 4K/60p 10-bit with oversampling from 6K. In-body stabilization

18 August 2025

NYSE:CAJ·Tech Comparison·TSX:7751

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a – The Ultimate 2025 Google Pixel Showdown

iPhone SE 4 vs iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 Mini: Shocking Differences You Need to Know Before Buying

The iPhone SE (4th Gen), also called iPhone 16e, uses a 6.1-inch OLED all-screen design with no Home button, Face ID, a 167 g body roughly 5.78″ tall by 2.82″ wide, USB-C, 8 GB RAM, the A18 Bionic, a 48‑MP main camera with 2× lossless zoom, and an estimated 26 hours of video playback. The SE 4 camera centers on a single 48 MP main sensor with a 12 MP front camera, lacks an ultrawide lens, but should deliver strong detail, Night Mode, 4K/60 fps video, and likely ProRAW and on‑device AI features. The iPhone 14 employs a dual-camera system

18 August 2025

Apple·NASDAQ:AAPL

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a – The Ultimate 2025 Google Pixel Showdown

Pixel 5a (2021) runs the Snapdragon 765G, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, a 4680 mAh battery, 18 W charging, and IP67 water resistance. Pixel 6a (2022) uses Google Tensor Gen 1, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, a 4410 mAh battery, a 6.1″ OLED at 1080p60, and IP67 with no microSD or 3.5 mm jack. Pixel 7a (2023) uses Tensor G2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, a 4385 mAh battery, a 6.1″ OLED with 90 Hz, 7.5 W wireless charging, and a 64 MP main camera with OIS. Pixel 7a’s main camera is a 64 MP Quad-Bayer sensor

18 August 2025

NASDAQ:GOOGL

Nikon Zf vs Z6 III vs Zfc – Retro Charm Meets Modern Power in Nikon’s Mirrorless Showdown

The Nikon Z6 III is a 24.5 MP full-frame hybrid with a partially stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7, offering 6K video and up to 120 fps bursts at launch price $2,499 body. The Nikon Zf is a 24.5 MP full-frame camera using the Z6 II sensor family, updated with EXPEED 7, adds 10-bit video and a 96 MP pixel-shift mode, launched at $1,999. The Nikon Z fc is a 20.9 MP APS-C (DX) mirrorless with retro styling and a fully articulating screen, introduced at $959 body. Pixel-shift multi-shot is available on the Z6 III and Zf in 4, 8,

18 August 2025

TSX:7731

Fujifilm GFX100 II vs GFX50S II vs GFX50R: Ultimate Medium Format Showdown in 2025

The Fujifilm GFX100 II uses a 102 MP backside‑illuminated CMOS II HS sensor (43.8×32.9 mm) with native ISO 80 and twice the readout speed of the 50 MP chip. It runs on the X-Processor 5 and delivers up to 8 fps continuous shooting with the mechanical shutter, versus about 3 fps on the GFX50S II and GFX50R. The GFX100 II adds 5‑axis IBIS up to 8 stops, while the GFX50S II offers 6.5 stops and the GFX50R has no IBIS. Autofocus differs notably: the GFX100 II uses on‑sensor PDAF with AI subject tracking across most of the frame, whereas the

18 August 2025

Camera Reviews

Roborock Saros 10 vs 10R vs 10 Evo – Ultimate 2025 Robot Vacuum Showdown

Roborock released the Saros 10, Saros 10R, and Saros 10 Evo in January 2025 in the US and EU, with prices of $1,599.99 for the 10 and 10R and $1,699.99 for the Evo. Suction power is 22,000 Pa for the Saros 10 and Evo, and about 19,000–20,000 Pa for the Saros 10R. All three models share a thickness of 7.98 cm (3.14 inches). The Saros 10 uses RetractSense LDS + ReactiveAI 3.0 for navigation, while the Saros 10R uses StarSight 2.0 with VertiBeam and no turret. Mopping systems differ: the Saros 10 and Evo use VibraRise 4.0 with up to

18 August 2025

HKG:6699

2025 Foldable Phone Showdown: Motorola Razr Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) features a 7.0-inch main OLED display with 2992×1224 resolution, 120Hz refresh (165Hz in Game Mode), Dolby Vision HDR, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness. It also has a 4.0-inch external cover display (1272×1080) that runs full Android apps at up to 165Hz. The Razr Ultra uses a titanium-reinforced hinge, IPX8 water resistance, weighs 199g, and measures 7.2mm thick unfolded. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB of RAM on a 4nm process for flagship performance and on‑device AI. The camera system includes a dual rear 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide, plus

18 August 2025

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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026

Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026

XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026

Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026

JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Stock Market Today