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.

2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13

2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13

iPhone 16 Pro models will feature titanium frames, 6.3" and 6.9" displays, a rumored side Capture button, and 48MP main and ultra-wide cameras. Galaxy S25 Ultra will offer a 6.8" AMOLED display, revised design, and built-in S Pen, while the S25 Slim may include a 200MP camera in a thinner body. OnePlus 13 is expected with a 6.8" OLED, Hasselblad triple camera, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip.
12 August 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max feature Grade 5 Titanium frames and ProMotion 120 Hz displays, while the new iPhone 16e debuts as the entry model at $599 with a 48 MP camera but no Dynamic Island. USB-C is standard across all models; Pro versions support USB 3 speeds, others use USB 2.0. iPhone 14 and SE (3rd gen) are discontinued. Pro Max battery life is rated at 29 hours video playback.
12 August 2025
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Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G charges its 5,000 mAh battery from 0–100% in under 25 minutes with a 120W charger included. Realme 13 Pro+ uses a 50MP Sony main camera and a 5,200 mAh battery that lasts up to two days. Galaxy A16 5G offers six years of updates and microSD expansion but only Wi-Fi 5. All three support 5G and NFC; Redmi and Realme add Wi-Fi 6.
12 August 2025
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From Pixel 8 to Pixel 9 Pro XL: Every Model Compared + Rumors on the Upcoming Pixel Revolution

From Pixel 8 to Pixel 9 Pro XL: Every Model Compared + Rumors on the Upcoming Pixel Revolution

Google unveiled the Pixel 9 lineup on August 13, 2024, featuring Tensor G4 chips, up to 16 GB RAM, and seven years of OS updates. The Pixel 9a launched March 2025 at $499, while the Pixel 8a arrived May 2024 at the same price. Pixel Fold 2, branded Pixel 9 Pro Fold, debuted mid-2025 with an 8-inch display and 16 GB RAM. All models emphasize Gemini AI features and extended software support.
12 August 2025
Battle of the Mid-Range Titans: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Vivo V30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 12

Battle of the Mid-Range Titans: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion vs Vivo V30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 12

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion features a slim 7.8 mm body, curved Gorilla Glass 5, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Vivo’s V30 Pro is slimmer at 7.45 mm, uses glass and metal, and carries an IP54 rating. Oppo’s Reno 12 uses a plastic frame but mimics metal and glass, includes chassis reinforcement, and is rated IP65 for dust and water jets. All three offer large, high-refresh OLED displays.
12 August 2025
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

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

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, with its new A18 Pro chip, leads in single-core performance, scoring 3,386 on Geekbench and offering 20% better sustained gaming than last year. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, using an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen4, tops multi-core and GPU tests, hitting 9,829 multi-core and 42.4 fps on 3DMark. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro, powered by the Tensor G4, trails in raw speed but focuses on AI features with 16GB RAM.
12 August 2025
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How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 – Peak Dates, Best Viewing Times, and Tips

How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 – Peak Dates, Best Viewing Times, and Tips

The Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12–13, 2025, with maximum activity around 02:30–03:00 UTC. A bright waning gibbous Moon at 83–84% illumination will cut visible rates to 10–20 meteors per hour. Best viewing is after midnight local time, with the radiant in Perseus. NASA and Sky & Telescope call the Perseids the "fireball champion," though moonlight will limit fainter meteors.
11 August 2025
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Don’t Miss the 2025 Perseids: Ultimate Guide to Photographing August’s Meteor Shower

Don’t Miss the 2025 Perseids: Ultimate Guide to Photographing August’s Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight August 12–13, 2025, with bright moonlight limiting visible meteors to about 10–20 per hour. Best viewing in North America and Europe is from midnight to dawn; in Asia and Australia, the peak is around 2:30 UTC on August 13. Observers are advised to seek dark skies away from city lights. Photographers should use wide-aperture lenses, long exposures, and continuous shooting for best results.
11 August 2025
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Android 17’s Massive Upgrades Revealed: Features, Leaks, Release Date & How It Outshines Android 14 & 15

Android’s Epic Evolution: A Complete History from Android 1.0 to Android 15 (2008–2025)

Android 1.0 launched on the T-Mobile G1 on September 23, 2008, marking Google's first public Android release. Major updates followed rapidly: Cupcake (April 2009) added the first on-screen keyboard; Donut (September 2009) expanded device support; Eclair (October 2009) introduced turn-by-turn navigation and pinch-to-zoom. Android now powers over 3 billion active devices worldwide.
11 August 2025
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From Macintosh System 1 to macOS Sequoia: The Epic Evolution of Apple’s OS

From Macintosh System 1 to macOS Sequoia: The Epic Evolution of Apple’s OS

Apple launched the Macintosh with System 1 in 1984, introducing a graphical interface and mouse. System 7 in 1991 brought virtual memory and networking. Mac OS X arrived in 2001 after Apple acquired NeXT, shifting to a Unix-based core. Apple completed the transition to its own Silicon chips in 2022; macOS Sequoia (2024) added on-device AI and iPhone Mirroring.
11 August 2025
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Astrophotography Showdown: Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon D810A – Which Captures the Cosmos Best?

Astrophotography Showdown: Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon D810A – Which Captures the Cosmos Best?

The Sony A7 IV features a 33MP sensor with strong high-ISO performance and built-in interval shooting, priced near $2,000 new. Canon’s discontinued EOS Ra and Nikon’s D810A both offer four times standard hydrogen-alpha sensitivity for deep-sky imaging; the D810A allows up to 900-second exposures in-camera, while the Ra requires external triggers for long exposures. Used prices for the Ra and D810A range from $1,500 to $1,800.
10 August 2025
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Northern Lights Alert: Best Places, Timing & Photography Tips for 2025’s Auroras

Northern Lights Alert: Best Places, Timing & Photography Tips for 2025’s Auroras

Solar Cycle 25 is forecast to peak in July 2025 with about 115 sunspots. NOAA recorded a G2 geomagnetic storm on August 9, 2025, and issued several G1–G2 watches that month. Top aurora viewing sites include Tromsø, Svalbard, Iceland, Yellowknife, Churchill, Fairbanks, and Abisko, with best conditions from late September to March. Equinox periods in March and September raise aurora activity.
10 August 2025
Battle of the Telescopes: StellaLyra 8″ & Apertura AD8 Dobsonians vs. Vaonis Vespera II Smart Scope (2025 Comparison)

Battle of the Telescopes: StellaLyra 8″ & Apertura AD8 Dobsonians vs. Vaonis Vespera II Smart Scope (2025 Comparison)

StellaLyra 8″ and Apertura AD8 are manual 203 mm Dobsonians with 1200 mm focal lengths, while Vaonis Vespera II uses a 50 mm f/5 apochromatic refractor with a built-in camera and motorized GoTo mount. Vespera II weighs 5 kg and is compact; the Dobsonians weigh over 21 kg combined. Pricing ranges from $540–$799 for the Dobsonians to $1,690 for Vespera II. Vespera II offers digital imaging; the Dobsonians provide real-time eyepiece views.
10 August 2025
The Best Telescopes of 2025: What the Pros Are Using and What You Should Buy

The Best Telescopes of 2025: What the Pros Are Using and What You Should Buy

Orion Telescopes & Binoculars and Meade Instruments closed in 2024–2025, with High Point Scientific acquiring remaining inventory in February 2025. Synta, maker of Celestron and Sky-Watcher, settled a $32 million price-fixing case in 2023, allowing US buyers to claim up to $3,000 for purchases since 2005. New models include the Celestron RASA 6 astrograph and several advanced smart telescopes.
10 August 2025
August 2025 Night Sky Spectacles: Rare Black Moon, Nebula Treasure, Mars in Virgo & Saturn’s Shadow Show

August 2025 Night Sky Spectacles: Rare Black Moon, Nebula Treasure, Mars in Virgo & Saturn’s Shadow Show

A rare Black Moon New Moon occurs in Virgo on August 23, 2025, at 06:06 UTC. Mars passes 8 arcminutes from Beta Virginis on August 2 and appears near Porrima by August 24. Saturn’s moon Titan casts its shadow across Saturn on August 3 and August 19, with no further Titan shadow transits until the 2040s. The Dumbbell Nebula remains visible throughout August.
10 August 2025
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Six Planets Will Align in the Sky This Month—Here’s When and How to Watch the Rare “Planet Parade”

Six Planets Will Align in the Sky This Month—Here’s When and How to Watch the Rare “Planet Parade”

Six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in a broad arc before dawn starting August 10. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible to the naked eye; Uranus and Neptune need binoculars or a telescope. Venus and Jupiter appear less than a degree apart on August 11–12. The next similar alignment will not occur until February 2026.
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Senate Bans Members, Staff from Betting on Prediction Markets
    April 30, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution banning its members and staff from using prediction markets, where participants bet on future events. The measure aims to prevent conflicts of interest as lawmakers may access sensitive information. Sponsored by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), the ban comes after a special forces soldier was charged with betting on Venezuela's leadership using classified data. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called the move a "no-brainer" and urged the House and Trump administration to adopt similar rules. The resolution was added as a Senate rule change and took effect immediately. Prediction markets allow betting on political and economic outcomes, raising ethical concerns inside government.

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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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