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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.

You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

September 21, 2025 – Partial Solar Eclipse visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere, with up to 80% Sun obscured over the South Pacific, including Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, and parts of Antarctica. February 17, 2026 – Annular “ring of fire” over Antarctica, with annularity lasting about 2 minutes at maximum, while a partial eclipse will be visible across southern South America, southern Africa, and surrounding oceans. August 12, 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain (plus a small corner of Portugal) with totality up to about 2 minutes 18 seconds. February 6, 2027 – Annular Solar
2 August 2025
Blasting Off: The Ultimate Guide to Every Upcoming Rocket Launch Worldwide 🌎🚀

Blasting Off: The Ultimate Guide to Every Upcoming Rocket Launch Worldwide 🌎🚀

Aug 4, 2025: Blue Origin New Shepard NS-34 launches from Site One, West Texas, on a suborbital tourism flight carrying a private crew of six, Blue Origin’s 14th crewed mission. Aug 4, 2025: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Starlink 10-30 from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral, delivering a batch of 22 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, adding to SpaceX’s fleet of over 7,000 Starlinks in orbit. Aug 8, 2025: ULA Vulcan Centaur conducts USSF-106 from SLC-41, Cape Canaveral, marking its debut national security mission and replacing Atlas V with BE-4 engines to loft dozens of military satellites. Aug 12, 2025: Arianespace Ariane
2 August 2025
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Beyond Starlink: Inside the New Space Race for Satellite Internet Dominance in 2025

Beyond Starlink: Inside the New Space Race for Satellite Internet Dominance in 2025

By 2025 Starlink had surpassed 8,000 satellites launched and served over 5 million users in 125+ countries, operating at about 550 km altitude with speeds of 50–200 Mbps and latencies of 20–40 ms. Ama zon’s Project Kuiper began launching its 3,236-satellite Ka-band LEO network, with its first 27 satellites launched in April 2025 on an Atlas V, and over 78 deployed by mid-2025; the FCC target requires 1,618 satellites (half the constellation) by July 2026. OneWeb, after merging with Europe’s Eutelsat in 2023 to form Eutelsat OneWeb, had roughly 634–650 satellites in orbit in 2024 and focuses on enterprise, aviation,
1 August 2025
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Why 5G Internet Providers Are Replacing Cable Faster Than You Think

Why 5G Internet Providers Are Replacing Cable Faster Than You Think

Since mid-2022, 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) has effectively absorbed all U.S. broadband subscriber growth, shifting demand away from traditional wired providers. In 2024, Comcast Xfinity and Charter Spectrum together lost nearly 1 million broadband subscribers, while Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T gained about 3.7 million fixed wireless home internet customers. As of early 2024, T-Mobile had over 5 million 5G home internet subscribers and Verizon over 3 million; by Q2 2025, T-Mobile reported 7.3 million FWA customers, up 454,000 in a single quarter. Ericsson’s Mobility Report estimates about 80% of operators worldwide offer fixed wireless access, and projects FWA to
1 August 2025
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Are You Still Overpaying for Internet? The Truth About US ISP Pricing in 2025

Are You Still Overpaying for Internet? The Truth About US ISP Pricing in 2025

In 2024 the median U.S. household paid about $85 per month for broadband, up from roughly $76 two years earlier. The United States is among the most expensive internet countries, with the average broadband bill around $65–$70 per month while the UK averages about $39 and South Korea about $26. The average cost per Mbps in the United States is about $0.45 per month, compared with Romania around $0.06 and France around $0.10–$0.20. In 2025 the average advertised price for home internet among the top 20 providers was about $81 per month, with entry-level 100–300 Mbps plans at $40–$50 and
1 August 2025
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Home Internet Revolution: Mesh Networks, Quantum Links & Wi-Fi 7 Are About to Change Everything

Home Internet Revolution: Mesh Networks, Quantum Links & Wi-Fi 7 Are About to Change Everything

By 2024, whole-home mesh systems were expected to account for about 47.6% of all home router sales. Netgear’s Orbi 970 (late 2024) and Orbi 870 (early 2025) mesh systems use Wi‑Fi 7 tri‑/quad‑band designs to deliver 20–27 Gbps and support 150–200 devices. Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) can reach up to about 23 Gbps on a single band, uses 320 MHz channels and 4096-QAM, and employs Multi-Link Operation for simultaneous multi-band backhaul. In 2025, Deutsche Telekom’s T-Labs achieved entangled photon transmission over 30 km of fiber with 99% fidelity for 17 days and demonstrated 82 km total distance with 92% fidelity. In
1 August 2025
The ISP Revolution: How AI and Fiber Are Transforming Internet Access in 2025

The ISP Revolution: How AI and Fiber Are Transforming Internet Access in 2025

The United States has committed over $42.5 billion through the BEAD program to accelerate fiber deployment to unserved areas. South Korea now delivers fiber to about 89% of broadband subscribers, the highest share worldwide. India’s BharatNet project has extended fiber internet to over 214,000 villages, bringing Wi‑Fi connectivity to remote areas. In China, 95% of internet users could access 100 Mbps+ service in 2023, and by 2027 about 90% of broadband subscribers are projected to be on fiber connections. Next-generation standards are enabling 10 Gbps+ services: 10G-PON and XGS-PON, and China is commercially rolling out 50G-PON delivering up to 50
1 August 2025
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Top 10 US Internet Service Providers of 2025: Speed, Coverage, and Customer Satisfaction Ranked

Top 10 US Internet Service Providers of 2025: Speed, Coverage, and Customer Satisfaction Ranked

Google Fiber ranks #1 in 2025 for overall performance and customer satisfaction, offering up to 8 Gbps symmetric speeds with real-world speeds around 279 Mbps, a footprint of about 20+ metro areas in roughly 14 states, $70/mo for 1 Gbps, and 83% of users reporting they are very satisfied. AT&T Internet provides nationwide FTTH up to 5 Gbps symmetric across 21 states with 30+ million locations passed as of mid-2025, typical 1 Gbps plans around $55/mo, unlimited data, and an ACSI score of 80. Verizon combines Fios fiber up to 2 Gbps with 5G Home reaching 90+ million people, is
1 August 2025
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The 2025–2026 Content Monetization Gold Rush: How Creators Are Cashing In Across Every Platform

The 2025–2026 Content Monetization Gold Rush: How Creators Are Cashing In Across Every Platform

The global creator economy is valued at about $156 billion today and is projected to exceed $500 billion by 2030, growing at roughly 22.5% annually. More than 50 million people worldwide identify as creators, with annual growth of about 10–20%. YouTube pays creators 55% of ad revenue, with ad RPMs typically ranging from $1.61 to $29 per 1,000 views depending on niche. Patreon has paid out over $1 billion to creators, while Substack now has over 5 million paying subscribers across its publications. TikTok’s Creator Rewards program pays RPMs from about $0.40 to $1.00+ per 1,000 views and includes Series
1 August 2025
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AI Search Wars: How Google, ChatGPT & Others Are Reinventing Search in 2025

AI Search Wars: How Google, ChatGPT & Others Are Reinventing Search in 2025

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) uses AI Overviews to present synthesized facts with source links at the top, and in 2025 Google launched AI Mode for follow-up questions powered by Gemini that runs hundreds of sub-queries per query. Microsoft Bing integrated GPT-4 into search to create Bing Chat, with Nadella declaring that AI will fundamentally change search and adding image inputs and Windows/Edge “Copilot” integration across products. Google Lens and the new Search Live feature enable multimodal search with real-time visual Q&A, video analysis, and the ability to upload images or PDFs for AI-assisted answers. Google’s AI Mode will offer
1 August 2025
The 2025–2026 SEO Survival Guide: AI Search Shakeups, Google’s New Rules & How to Win Rankings

The 2025–2026 SEO Survival Guide: AI Search Shakeups, Google’s New Rules & How to Win Rankings

Google’s March 2024 Core Update targeted unhelpful, unoriginal content and spam, with Google reporting a 45% reduction in low-quality, repetitive content in search results. In March 2024, INP (Interaction to Next Paint) replaced FID as Google’s Core Web Vitals metric, with targets like LCP under 2.5 seconds, CLS under 0.1, and INP under 200 milliseconds. Google began testing the Search Generative Experience (SGE) in 2023 and, by May 2024, rolled out AI-generated summary answers on the SERP using the Gemini model. Rand Fishkin’s 2024 study found that 58.5% of U.S. searches end without a click, illustrating the impact of AI-powered
1 August 2025
The Great Content Marketing Shake-Up: 10 Trends Defining 2025

The Great Content Marketing Shake-Up: 10 Trends Defining 2025

By mid-2025, 73% of marketing teams were using generative AI in some capacity. 62% of enterprise marketing teams now have formal generative AI guidelines. 75% of consumers are more likely to purchase from brands delivering personalized content. In Asia-Pacific, 2025 sees AI fully integrated into personalized marketing with hyper-targeted content, dynamic pricing, and automated journeys. By late 2024, about 60% of Google searches ended without a click. 35% of marketers cited optimizing for SEO as a top challenge. In 2024, there were over 8.4 billion voice assistants in use globally, and 32% of consumers use voice search daily. 21% of
1 August 2025
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Marketing Strategies in 2025: 10 Trends, Tech Shifts & Winning Campaigns Revealed

Marketing Strategies in 2025: 10 Trends, Tech Shifts & Winning Campaigns Revealed

In 2025, nearly two-thirds of marketing professionals use AI or automation tools, and 95% say these technologies have made their strategies more effective. Generative AI platforms such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini enable on-demand content creation with AI writing assistants and image generators. Approximately 21% of internet users use voice queries via smartphones, smart speakers, or in-car systems, reshaping search optimization. Visual search is rising, with retailers optimizing catalogs for Google Lens and Pinterest Lens to surface products by image. About 15 million internet users turn first to generative AI tools for searches, a figure projected to reach 36
1 August 2025
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OpenAI’s $12B Revelation, ‘Study Mode’ Launch & 100k-GPU AI Hub – Experts React in 48-Hour AI Frenzy

OpenAI’s $12B Revelation, ‘Study Mode’ Launch & 100k-GPU AI Hub – Experts React in 48-Hour AI Frenzy

OpenAI’s revenue reached a $12 billion annualized run rate in the first seven months of 2025, implying about $1 billion per month. OpenAI’s weekly active users across consumer and business products reached about 700 million. OpenAI raised its 2025 cash burn forecast to roughly $8 billion, up from $7 billion. The second $30 billion tranche of OpenAI’s funding round is nearly finalized, with about $7.5 billion in new funding, as Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global each pledge hundreds of millions and SoftBank has committed $32 billion since late 2024. Microsoft is negotiating a new deal to ensure continued access to
31 July 2025
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Creator Economy Buzz: Major Platform Updates, New Monetization Tools & Big Partnerships (July 30–31, 2025)

Creator Economy Buzz: Major Platform Updates, New Monetization Tools & Big Partnerships (July 30–31, 2025)

On July 30, 2025, YouTube relaxed monetization rules for profanity, allowing ads if strong language appears only in the first ~7 seconds (instead of demonetizing content for mild swearing in the first 8–15 seconds). TikTok introduced Creator Care Mode, an AI-driven one-click tool that filters offensive or spammy comments according to a creator’s preferences. TikTok added a bulk comment muting tool for Live streams to mute words, phrases, or emojis and auto-mute repeat offenders. TikTok launched Creator Inbox, a dedicated messaging hub with Unread and Starred folders and quick-reply templates. TikTok rolled out Creator Chat Rooms for invite-only group discussions
31 July 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Titans Shatter Records Amid Earnings Blowouts and Bold Moves (July 30–31, 2025)

AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Titans Shatter Records Amid Earnings Blowouts and Bold Moves (July 30–31, 2025)

On July 31, 2025, the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.2% after blockbuster Big Tech earnings, pushing indices to record highs. Microsoft stock rose about 5% after earnings, lifting its market cap above $4 trillion; Azure sales exceeded $75 billion in the past year, and Copilot has over 100 million users, with capex raised to a record $30 billion this quarter. Meta Platforms jumped 12.2% to an all time high after beating Q2 estimates and guiding higher for next quarter, with AI driven ad targeting helping revenue growth and 2025 capex guidance raised to $66–72 billion. Alphabet
31 July 2025
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Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

The first quantum computer in space is now operational in Earth orbit, launched on June 23 as a compact photonic device about 3 liters in volume that consumes roughly 10 watts, led by Philip Walther of the University of Vienna. On July 30, D-Wave Quantum unveiled a plan to scale to 100,000 qubits through advanced cryogenic packaging leveraging NASA JPL know-how to interconnect multiple chips for fluxonium-based gate-model qubits and next-generation annealers. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical approach to unit commitment for a power grid, using IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte ion-trap system to schedule 26 generators
31 July 2025
DJI’s 8K Osmo 360 vs Insta360, GoPro & More – 2025’s Ultimate 360° Camera Showdown

DJI’s 8K Osmo 360 vs Insta360, GoPro & More – 2025’s Ultimate 360° Camera Showdown

DJI Osmo 360, launched July 31, 2025, is DJI’s first 360° action camera, featuring dual 1″ HDR square sensors, 8K video up to 50fps, 120 MP stills, 105 GB internal storage, 183 g weight, RockSteady 3.0 + HorizonSteady stabilization, and a $549 standard kit. Insta360 X5 (2025) uses dual 1/1.28″ sensors, records 8K@30fps, 72 MP stills, is IPX8 rated to 15m, weighs about 200 g, and carries a base price around $549 with FlowState stabilization and Horizon Lock. GoPro Max 2 is expected to launch in late 2025 with rumors of 5.7K–8K 360 video, 8-bit plus GP LOG, HyperSmooth stabilization,
31 July 2025
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Action Camera Wars 2025: DJI Osmo 3 vs GoPro Hero 13 vs Insta360 – Which Reigns Supreme for Creators?

Action Camera Wars 2025: DJI Osmo 3 vs GoPro Hero 13 vs Insta360 – Which Reigns Supreme for Creators?

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 1-inch CMOS sensor on a 3-axis gimbal, records 4K up to 120fps, offers 10-bit D-Log M, weighs about 145g, and is priced around $519. GoPro Hero 13 Black, released in late 2024, shoots up to 5.3K at 60fps with a 1/1.9-inch sensor, supports interchangeable lenses (Ultra-Wide 177°, Macro, Anamorphic), features a built-in magnetic mounting system, and delivers about 1–1.5 hours of battery life with prices around $400–$429. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor co-engineered with Leica, records 4K up to 120fps (including 4:3 mode), delivers about 2 hours of battery life,
31 July 2025
The Future Is Here: Top Gun Sights of 2025-2026 (Red Dots, Holographic, Thermal & More Compared)

The Future Is Here: Top Gun Sights of 2025-2026 (Red Dots, Holographic, Thermal & More Compared)

In 2025, enclosed-emitter micro red dots dominated the market, led by Aimpoint’s COA ultra-compact duty sight with an A-Cut mounting interface that locks directly into Glock slides. Trijicon released the Ruggedized Closed Reflex (RCR) for the RMR footprint, featuring a 7075-T6 Owl Ear housing, a top-loading battery, and waterproofing to 20 meters. C&H Precision introduced the EDC Enclosed micro red dot under $250 MSRP, using the RMSc footprint with shake-to-wake activation and a side-loading battery tray. The Burris FastFire E line expanded into a larger enclosed design with a 3.5 MOA dot, 60,000-hour battery life, and approximately a $420 MSRP.
31 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

Toyota stock price rises on CEO shake-up and higher profit outlook as buyout deadline nears

Toyota stock price rises on CEO shake-up and higher profit outlook as buyout deadline nears

7 February 2026
Toyota shares rose 2% to 3,780 yen Friday after the company raised its full-year profit forecast and announced CFO Kenta Kon will replace CEO Koji Sato on April 1. Third-quarter net revenues climbed 6.8% to 38.087 trillion yen, but North America posted a 5.6 billion yen operating loss. Toyota’s U.S. ADRs closed up 2.9%. The tender offer for Toyota Industries shares closes Feb. 12.
HSBC share price bounces back after BoE split vote — what to watch before Feb 25 results

HSBC share price bounces back after BoE split vote — what to watch before Feb 25 results

7 February 2026
HSBC shares closed up 2.2% at £13.06 on Friday, reversing Thursday’s drop as traders weighed possible Bank of England rate cuts and awaited the bank’s annual results on Feb. 25. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%, with major UK banks also gaining. HSBC is also preparing to cut some banker bonuses and push out underperformers amid a cost reset. Key UK, U.S., and euro zone economic data are due next week.
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