Today: 1 May 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.

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

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

AstroTalk reported over ₹1,000 crore ($138 million) in revenue in 2024, serving more than 40 million users with Vedic astrology and tarot. Co–Star surpassed 30 million accounts and 1 million daily users by 2023, while Nebula reached 12 million downloads and $7 million annual revenue by 2024. Generative AI chatbots, including GPT-3/4, were widely adopted in astrology apps between 2023 and 2025.
21 August 2025
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Realme P4 Pro 5G Review: A 7,000mAh Battery Monster Shaking Up the Mid-Range Market

Realme P4 Pro 5G Review: A 7,000mAh Battery Monster Shaking Up the Mid-Range Market

Realme launched the P4 Pro 5G in India in August 2025, pricing it under ₹30,000 with three RAM/storage options. The phone features a 7,000 mAh battery, 80W fast charging, a 6.8-inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It includes IP68/IP69K water resistance and a 50 MP Sony main camera with OIS. Early reviews highlight strong battery life, display brightness, and fast charging, but mention bloatware.
21 August 2025
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G – Budget Price, Flagship Updates, and Big Upgrades Revealed

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G – Budget Price, Flagship Updates, and Big Upgrades Revealed

Samsung launched the Galaxy A17 5G in Ireland on August 6, 2025, featuring a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Exynos 1330 chipset, and a 50MP OIS main camera. The device runs Android 15 with six years of updates and has a 5000 mAh battery supporting 25W charging. Pricing starts at €239 in Europe and ₹18,999 in India, with an India launch expected August 29. A 4G variant with a MediaTek chip is also rumored.
21 August 2025
AI Psychosis: When Chatbots Drive People Delusional – and AI Itself Acts “Crazy”

AI Psychosis: When Chatbots Drive People Delusional – and AI Itself Acts “Crazy”

A Florida man died after confronting police with a knife, believing an AI named “Juliet” was a spirit. Doctors in the US and UK report hospitalizations for psychosis and bromism linked to AI chatbot use. A Stanford preprint found AI models can give unsafe advice to delusional users. UK NHS clinicians in July 2025 urged tech firms to add mental-health experts and strengthen safeguards.
21 August 2025
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Lava Play Ultra 5G – Affordable Gaming Smartphone Launch Report

Lava Play Ultra 5G – Affordable Gaming Smartphone Launch Report

Lava unveiled the Play Ultra 5G gaming smartphone in India on August 20, 2025, with sales starting August 25 exclusively on Amazon.in. The 6GB/128GB model is priced at ₹14,999 and the 8GB/128GB at ₹16,499, with a ₹1,000 discount for select bank cards. The phone features a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip, and a 64MP Sony main camera. Available in Arctic Frost and Arctic Slate.
21 August 2025
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Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500 vs Sony A6600: 2025 Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

Canon 90D vs 6D Mark II vs 5D Mark IV: The Ultimate 2025 DSLR Showdown

Canon EOS 90D shoots 32.5 MP APS-C images at up to 10 fps and records uncropped 4K, priced around $999. The 26.2 MP full-frame 6D Mark II lacks 4K, offers 6.5 fps, and lists for about $1,199. The 5D Mark IV has a 30.4 MP full-frame sensor, 7 fps, DCI 4K with a 1.74× crop, and dual card slots, selling near $2,199. Canon has not announced new DSLRs since 2020.
21 August 2025
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OpenAI’s Explosive August 2025: GPT-5 Launch, $500B Frenzy & AI Controversies Rock Tech World

OpenAI’s Explosive August 2025: GPT-5 Launch, $500B Frenzy & AI Controversies Rock Tech World

OpenAI launched GPT-5 on August 7, 2025, introducing a unified architecture with multimodal abilities and a new “safe-completions” training method. The model reached nearly 700 million weekly active ChatGPT users and over 5 million business subscribers. OpenAI also released open-weight GPT-OSS models under Apache 2.0 and secured a federal deal to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to the U.S. executive branch for one year.
21 August 2025
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Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

Apple’s Explosive August 2025: iPhone 17 “Air” Leaks, Record $94B Quarter, Leadership Shakeup & Epic Showdown

Apple reported Q3 2025 revenue of $94.0 billion and over 1 billion paid Services subscriptions. COO Jeff Williams will retire at the end of 2025, with Sabih Khan taking over in August. Apple restored Blood Oxygen monitoring to Apple Watch in the U.S. after a patent dispute. An Australian court ruled Apple’s App Store violated competition laws, allowing Epic Games Store and Fortnite to return to iOS in Australia.
20 August 2025
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August 2025 Tech News Roundup: GPT-5 Rocks AI, Pixel 10 Debuts, SpaceX Sets Launch Record & More

August 2025 Tech News Roundup: GPT-5 Rocks AI, Pixel 10 Debuts, SpaceX Sets Launch Record & More

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7, 2025, with a 256,000-token context window and new mini and nano variants. SpaceX marked its 100th launch of the year on August 18, sending 24 Starlink satellites to orbit. NASA and ISRO deployed NISAR’s 12-meter radar antenna, the largest on a NASA satellite. Vodafone UK and Three UK completed a £15 billion merger, forming Britain’s largest mobile carrier.
20 August 2025
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Starlink Satellite Internet FAQ

SpaceX’s Explosive August 2025 – Starship Stumbles, Starlink Soars, and a Secret Spaceplane

SpaceX confirmed its ninth Starship test reached space but failed due to upper-stage pressurization; the tenth flight, targeting Aug. 24 from Texas, will attempt Starship’s first payload deployment. Starlink launched in Kazakhstan on Aug. 13 and received regulatory approval in India on Aug. 20. NASA’s CRS-33 mission with SpaceX is set for Aug. 24. SpaceX marked its 100th Falcon 9 launch of 2025 on Aug. 18.
20 August 2025
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SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX Rocket Showdown: Falcon 9 vs Falcon Heavy vs Starship – Which Rocket Rules 2025?

Starship’s first full-stack test flight launched April 20, 2023; on November 18, 2023, it achieved stage separation but broke up before orbit. Falcon 9 reached 528 missions by August 2025, with Block 5 reliability near 99.78%. Falcon Heavy launched NASA’s Europa Clipper on June 25, 2024, saving NASA about $2 billion. Blue Origin’s New Glenn and Europe’s Ariane 6 both flew maiden orbital missions in 2024–2025.
20 August 2025
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GPT-5 Launches Today: OpenAI’s ‘PhD-Level’ AI Ushers in a New Era of ChatGPT

You Won’t Believe What AI Did in August 2025. AI News Roundup for August 2025.

OpenAI launched GPT-5 on August 7, claiming a 40% improvement in complex task performance over GPT-4. Stanford and Chan Zuckerberg Biohub researchers used an autonomous AI “virtual lab” to invent COVID-19 nanobody treatments, with over 90% of AI-designed candidates proving viable. Profluent Bio’s AI created a novel CRISPR enzyme, OpenCRISPR-1, with no natural analog, and released it to scientists.
20 August 2025
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Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

A 2018 Science paper on Majorana evidence received a 20-page correction, renewing scrutiny of its data. Fujitsu announced a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits. Caltech extended quantum memory coherence by 30 times using phonons. Pan Jianwei’s team achieved 99.97% single-qubit fidelity with 2,024 rubidium atoms in large-scale arrays.
20 August 2025
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Global Satellite Phone Showdown: Iridium 9555 vs. Extreme 9575 vs. Extreme PTT – Which One Reigns Supreme?

Global Satellite Phone Showdown: Iridium 9555 vs. Extreme 9575 vs. Extreme PTT – Which One Reigns Supreme?

The Iridium Extreme 9575, launched in 2011, added built-in GPS, a one-touch SOS button, and MIL-STD-810F/IP65 durability, unlike the older 9555. The Extreme PTT edition, released in 2015, introduced push-to-talk group communication, AES-256 encryption, and extended battery life. Iridium has not launched a new flagship handset since 2011. The network uses 66 LEO satellites for global coverage.
20 August 2025
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The Ultimate Satellite Messenger Showdown: Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs ZOLEO vs SPOT X vs Somewear (2025 Edition)

The Ultimate Satellite Messenger Showdown: Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs ZOLEO vs SPOT X vs Somewear (2025 Edition)

All four devices feature a dedicated SOS button linked to a 24/7 emergency center; Garmin inReach Mini 2, ZOLEO, and Somewear use Iridium, while SPOT X uses Globalstar. Battery life ranges from 4 to 30 days depending on model and settings. Garmin Mini 2 is the smallest and lightest at 3.5 oz; SPOT X is the largest at 7 oz. Pricing starts at $200 for ZOLEO, $250 for SPOT X, $280 for Somewear, and $400 for Garmin Mini 2.
20 August 2025
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Thuraya Satellite Phone Face-Off 2025: XT‑LITE vs XT‑PRO vs X5‑Touch – Which Reigns Supreme Off-Grid?

Thuraya Satellite Phone Face-Off 2025: XT‑LITE vs XT‑PRO vs X5‑Touch – Which Reigns Supreme Off-Grid?

Thuraya’s XT-LITE satphone sells for $600–$700 and supports only calls and SMS, with no GPS or SOS. The XT-PRO adds GPS, an SOS button, and IP55 protection, priced around $1,200. The X5-Touch, Thuraya’s Android flagship, supports satellite and LTE data, dual SIM, and rugged IP67/MIL-STD specs. At MWC 2024–2025, Thuraya announced Skyphone and Thuraya One, both Android 14 direct-to-device models, launching from September 2024.
20 August 2025
Nikon Z30 vs Z50 vs Z fc: The Ultimate APS-C Mirrorless Showdown in 2025

Nikon Z30 vs Z50 vs Z fc: The Ultimate APS-C Mirrorless Showdown in 2025

Nikon’s Z30, Z50, and Z fc all use a 20.9MP DX sensor and Expeed 6 processor, shoot 11 fps, and record 4K/30p video. The Z30 lacks an EVF but offers a fully articulating screen and long video recording. The Z50 II, announced November 2024, upgrades to EXPEED 7, 4K/60p, and improved autofocus. Street prices in 2025 range from $650 for the Z30 kit to just over $1,000 for the Z fc kit.
20 August 2025
Nikon D780 vs D850 vs D500: The Ultimate 2025 DSLR Showdown of Nikon’s Legends

Nikon D780 vs D850 vs D500: The Ultimate 2025 DSLR Showdown of Nikon’s Legends

Nikon’s D780 uses a 24.5MP FX BSI sensor, 273-point hybrid AF in Live View, and shoots 4K UHD at 30p with 10-bit HDMI output. The D850 features a 45.7MP FX sensor, 153-point AF, and 4K at 30p with no crop. The D500, discontinued in 2022, has a 20.9MP DX sensor, 10 fps burst, and 4K with a 1.5× crop. Nikon is shifting focus to Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
20 August 2025
Canon EOS R7 vs R8 vs R6: The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Showdown

Canon EOS R7 vs R8 vs R6: The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Showdown

Canon EOS R7 features a 32.5MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis IBIS up to 7 stops, and 15 fps mechanical or 30 fps electronic bursts. EOS R8 uses a 24.2MP full-frame sensor, lacks IBIS, and shoots up to 40 fps electronic RAW. R6 offers a 20.1MP full-frame sensor, 8 stops IBIS, and dual UHS-II SD slots. Prices in August 2025 range from $1,299 for R7 and R8 to $1,400–$1,600 for used R6.
20 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Trinseo Extends Expiration of Key Debt Waivers
    April 30, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT. Trinseo PLC notified the SEC of extended expiration dates for certain key waiver agreements related to its debt. Following its delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 30, 2026, Trinseo's ordinary shares continue to trade over the counter under the symbol "TSEOF." The extensions aim to maintain compliance with financial covenants amidst operational adjustments. These waivers help avoid defaults by temporarily relaxing terms imposed by creditors. Investors should note the ongoing oversight despite the NYSE exit, signaling continuing financial discipline during this transition period.

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Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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.
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