Today: 30 April 2026

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.

Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

The MiG-25 “Foxbat” holds the record as the fastest operational fighter at Mach 2.83, with one reaching Mach 3.2 during a 1976 defection to Japan. Russia’s MiG-31 matches that speed and remains in service. The F-15 Eagle, Su-27 family, and F-14 Tomcat follow, with top speeds ranging from Mach 2.5 to 2.34. The F-22 Raptor is the fastest stealth fighter, reaching Mach 2.25.
23 August 2025
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Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Ultra Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025 Edition)

Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED leads battery life at up to 31 days, with Apple Watch Ultra 2 at 36 hours and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra around 2 days. Apple’s 49 mm titanium Ultra 2 display reaches 3000 nits, Garmin’s 51 mm model offers military-grade durability, and Samsung’s 47 mm Ultra features LTE and FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. Prices range from $649 for Samsung to $1,399.99 for Garmin.
23 August 2025
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Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Luminox Navy SEAL Series

Citizen Promaster Tough uses a 41mm Super Titanium monocoque case, solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, and is rated to 200m water resistance. AlpinerX Pro GPS features a 45mm fiberglass-reinforced case, GPS, five sensors, and a rechargeable battery with about 7 days’ use. Luminox Navy SEAL Series has a 45mm Carbonox case, 200m water resistance, and tritium illumination. Prices range from $300 to $1,030.
23 August 2025
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Seiko “Arnie” SNJ025 vs Timex Expedition Atlantis vs Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500: Comprehensive Outdoor Watch Comparison

Seiko “Arnie” SNJ025 vs Timex Expedition Atlantis vs Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500: Comprehensive Outdoor Watch Comparison

The Seiko Prospex SNJ025 “Arnie” and Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500-1 are both rated to 200 meters water resistance, while the Timex Expedition Atlantis T5K463 is rated to 100 meters. The Casio offers solar power, atomic timekeeping, and ABC sensors; the Seiko combines solar power with analog-digital display; the Timex is fully digital with a 5–7 year battery. The SNJ025 was discontinued in 2025. Prices range from $40 for the Timex to $525 for the Seiko.
23 August 2025
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Apple Watch Ultra uses a 49mm titanium case, sapphire crystal, and lasts up to 60 hours per charge. Garmin Tactix 7/8 models feature 47–51mm polymer-titanium builds, offer up to 50 days in solar mode, and support multi-band GNSS with onboard maps. Luminox Navy SEAL watches use CARBONOX cases, run up to 8 years on a battery, and lack smart features. Prices range from $395 (Luminox) to $1,299 (Garmin).
23 August 2025
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Ultimate Adventure Watch Showdown: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Polar Grit X Pro (2025 Edition)

Ultimate Adventure Watch Showdown: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Polar Grit X Pro (2025 Edition)

Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar offers up to 149 hours of GPS with solar charging and preloaded topo maps with on-device route creation. Coros Nomad features dual-frequency GNSS, 32 GB offline maps, and a 1.3-inch touchscreen, with about 50 hours of GPS. Polar Grit X Pro provides 10 ATM water resistance, Komoot navigation, and up to 40 hours of GPS. Prices as of August 2025: Coros $349, Garmin $1,099–$1,199, Polar $439.95.
23 August 2025
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar launched at $399, offering a 45 mm case, MIL-STD-810 protection, built-in LED flashlight, and claims of unlimited battery life with sufficient sunlight. Amazfit T-Rex 3 features a 48 mm case, 1.5-inch AMOLED screen, up to 27 days battery, and 100 m water resistance, priced lower but lacks NFC outside China. Suunto Core, with a 49 mm case, provides ABC functions only and runs 12–18 months on a CR2032 battery.
23 August 2025
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Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Citizen Promaster Tough uses a monocoque Super Titanium case hardened with Duratect, rated five times harder than steel, and offers 200m water resistance and a 5-year warranty. The AlpinerX Pro GPS Alive combines analog hands with a hidden OLED screen, GPS, and sensors in a 45mm case, with about seven days battery life. Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster SBEP Digi Tuna is a 49.5mm solar digital with 200m water resistance and tap-activated backlight.
23 August 2025
Everything You Need to Know About the COROS Nomad: The Game-Changing Adventure Watch

Battle of the Adventure Watches: Garmin Instinct 3 vs COROS Nomad vs Suunto Vertical Titanium

Garmin Instinct 3 offers transflective or AMOLED displays in 45mm and 50mm sizes, with no onboard maps and up to 40 days battery life. COROS Nomad features full-color offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, 32 GB storage, and dual-frequency GNSS for $349. Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar uses a 49mm titanium case, onboard topo maps, solar charging, and up to 85 hours GPS. Instinct 3 Solar starts at $399; Suunto at $699.
23 August 2025
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G-Shock Square Showdown: DW-5600UE-1 vs DW-5600BB-1 vs GMW-B5000TB – Which Iconic “Square” Reigns Supreme?

G-Shock Square Showdown: DW-5600UE-1 vs DW-5600BB-1 vs GMW-B5000TB – Which Iconic “Square” Reigns Supreme?

The GMW-B5000TB, released in 2019, features a full titanium case, sapphire crystal, Tough Solar, Bluetooth, and originally retailed for $1,550. The DW-5600UE-1 (2023) and DW-5600BB-1 (2012) use resin cases, mineral glass, and CR2016 batteries, with prices under $110. All three models have 200m water resistance. The GMW-B5000TB weighs 110 g, double the resin models.
23 August 2025
Everything You Need to Know About the COROS Nomad: The Game-Changing Adventure Watch

Garmin Instinct 3 vs COROS Nomad vs Luminox Navy SEAL Series (2025 Comparison)

Garmin Instinct 3 launches early 2025 with AMOLED and transflective MIP display options, in 40mm, 45mm, and 50mm sizes. The 45mm and 50mm models are rated 10 ATM and feature a metal bezel. COROS Nomad, out August 2025, offers a 45mm case, 50m water resistance, offline maps, and voice-note support for $349. Luminox Navy SEAL Series uses a CARBONOX case, 200m water resistance, and tritium illumination.
23 August 2025
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Comparison of Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400, Rangeman GPR-B1000 (GPS), and Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000

Comparison of Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400, Rangeman GPR-B1000 (GPS), and Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000

Casio’s GW-9400 Rangeman launched in 2013 with Triple Sensor Ver.3, 200 m water resistance, and solar charging, and remains in production in some regions. The GPR-B1000 Rangeman added standalone GPS, Bluetooth, and wireless charging in 2018 but was discontinued by 2025. The GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster, released in 2016 with a depth gauge and Tough Movement, is also discontinued. The GPR-H1000 successor debuted in 2024 with heart-rate and pulse oximeter sensors.
23 August 2025
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You Won’t Believe What macOS Sonoma Can Do Compared to Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04

You Won’t Believe What macOS Sonoma Can Do Compared to Windows 11 and Ubuntu 24.04

Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and a 64-bit CPU, and leads in gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate and PC Game Pass support. macOS Sonoma adds desktop widgets, Game Mode, and runs only on Apple hardware. Ubuntu 24.04, with GNOME 46 and kernel 6.8, runs on most PCs and offers 12 years of support via Ubuntu Pro. Windows costs $139, macOS is free with Apple devices, and Ubuntu is free.
22 August 2025
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2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

Sony released the PS5 Pro in November 2024, featuring 60 compute units at 2.35 GHz and a 28% memory bandwidth increase over the base PS5. Xbox Series X received a 2024 refresh with a 6nm chip and Wi‑Fi 6E, priced around $599. Nintendo Switch 2 launches July 2025 with a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD, 256 GB storage, and 4K docking. By late 2025, PS5 Pro is the most powerful, with Switch OLED trailing in specs.
22 August 2025
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Streaming Wars 2025: Apple TV+ vs Amazon Prime Video vs Max – Who Wins on Price, Content & Quality?

Streaming Wars 2025: Apple TV+ vs Amazon Prime Video vs Max – Who Wins on Price, Content & Quality?

Apple TV+ will cost $12.99/month in the U.S. by August 2025, with no ad-supported option and an estimated 20–40 million subscribers. Prime Video, included with Amazon Prime or $8.99/month standalone, added default ads in 2024 and has about 175 million users. Max, reverting to HBO Max branding in July 2025, offers plans from $9.99 to $20.99/month and reports 122.3 million subscribers.
22 August 2025
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Mid‑Range Showdown 2025: Redmi Note 15 vs Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R – Which Budget Champion Prevails?

Mid‑Range Showdown 2025: Redmi Note 15 vs Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R – Which Budget Champion Prevails?

OnePlus 13R launched January 7, 2025 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, triple rear cameras, and a 6000 mAh battery, priced at $599. Google Pixel 9a arrived April 10, 2025 with Tensor G4, 8GB RAM, 48MP main camera, 5100 mAh battery, IP68, and a 7-year update promise. Redmi Note 15 features Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 5800 mAh battery, and a 6.77-inch OLED.
22 August 2025
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Redmi Note 15 Series Showdown: Battery Beasts, Rugged Pros & a Budget Dark Horse Revealed

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

The Redmi Note 15 series launched in China with prices starting at CNY 999 for the base model and CNY 1,499 for the Note 15 Pro. The Note 15 base features a 5,800 mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and a 6.77-inch 120 Hz OLED display. The Pro models use Dragon Crystal Glass, offer IP69K water resistance, and add advanced cameras. India’s Redmi 15 5G (global Note 15) debuted August 28, 2025 at ₹14,999.
22 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bristol Myers Squibb Shares Surge 5% on Strong Q1 Sales Growth
    April 30, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT. Bristol Myers Squibb's stock jumped over 5% after the company reported a 3% rise in first-quarter revenue to $11.5 billion, driven by a 12% sales increase in its growth portfolio. Despite a decline in non-GAAP net income to $3.2 billion, the firm beat Wall Street estimates of $1.42 per share adjusted earnings. The growth portfolio, excluding the cancer drug Opdivo, saw broad sales gains, while the legacy portfolio mostly declined except for blood thinner Eliquis. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance with revenues projected between $46 billion and $47.5 billion, and adjusted earnings per share forecasted at $6.05 to $6.35. Investors responded positively, underpinning Bristol Myers Squibb's profile as a dynamic name in pharmaceuticals.

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Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
US Stock Market After Hours: Apple Earnings Put Record Rally to the Test

US Stock Market After Hours: Apple Earnings Put Record Rally to the Test

30 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Thursday, finishing their strongest month in years. Apple fell about 1% after hours despite beating revenue and profit estimates, as iPhone sales missed forecasts. The Dow rose 1.62% to 49,652.14. Oil prices and AI spending remain key risks to the rally.
SiriusXM Stock Moves on Subscriber Surprise as Cash Flow Jumps

SiriusXM Stock Moves on Subscriber Surprise as Cash Flow Jumps

30 April 2026
Sirius XM Holdings lost 111,000 self-pay subscribers in Q1, far fewer than analysts expected, sending shares up 0.9% to $27.01. Revenue rose 1% to $2.09 billion, with net income up 20% to $245 million. Podcast revenue jumped 37%. SiriusXM ended the quarter with 32.8 million subscribers, down from 32.9 million a year earlier.
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