Today: 3 July 2026

Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the founder and CEO of TS2 Space, a satellite communications company serving customers around the world. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, satellite services and technology ventures. He writes about satellite communications, space technology, artificial intelligence and the stock market, with a particular focus on technology companies, semiconductors, emerging industries and the trends shaping global innovation.

Technics SL-1200GR2 vs the Turntable World: Is the Legendary Deck Still King in 2025?

Technics SL-1200GR2 vs the Turntable World: Is the Legendary Deck Still King in 2025?

The Technics SL-1200 is the turntable that defined DJ culture and delighted audiophiles for decades. From nightclubs to home hi-fi rigs, its reputation for bulletproof build and accurate direct-drive performance is unmatched. With the SL-1200GR2, Technics has “released its legendary and widely acclaimed SL-1200 in a new ‘GR2’ version” Technics – blending vintage heritage with 21st-century upgrades. This new Grand Class model is aimed squarely at serious listeners willing to drop a couple grand on a turntable, and Technics touts it as a hi-fi deck first and foremost Techradar. But 2025 is a very different landscape than the SL-1200’s heyday. Competing turntables now range from affordable DJ “Technics clones” to esoteric audiophile designs. Brands like Pioneer DJ, Audio-Technica, Rega, Pro-Ject, and Thorens – among others – all offer highly rated models that vie for the hearts of vinyl enthusiasts. In this report, we’ll dive deep into how the SL-1200GR2 stacks up against these rivals. We’ll examine its specifications and performance, relay expert opinions, and explore the pros and cons of the GR2 in head-to-head comparisons. We’ll also touch on the latest news, including how Technics and its competitors are pushing turntable technology forward with new releases in 2025.
6 September 2025
Apple HomePod 3 vs. The Smart Speaker Competition: 2025’s Ultimate Showdown

Apple HomePod 3 vs. The Smart Speaker Competition: 2025’s Ultimate Showdown

When it comes to audio performance, Apple’s HomePod line has set a high bar for what a “smart speaker” can sound like. The HomePod 2nd generation inherited the original’s acoustic prowess: it features a single 4-inch high-excursion woofer for deep, authoritative bass and a ring of five horn-loaded tweeters for clear highs Theverge. Each tweeter is beamforming, meaning the HomePod actively shapes the sound field and, with an array of built-in microphones, it auto-calibrates to its environment in real time. Place it against a wall or in an open room, and it senses the acoustics and adjusts output for optimal balance Theverge. This was a standout feature of the original HomePod and continues in HomePod 2, giving it an edge in effortless setup – you get great sound without manually tweaking EQ. Reviewers note the HomePod’s sound is rich and room-filling; Apple’s support for Spatial Audio on HomePod means it can even render immersive 3D sound from Apple Music tracks or when used as TV speakers Whathifi Whathifi. The HomePod 3 is expected to retain a strong focus on audio quality but with a twist – because it’s reportedly adding a screen and smart hub functions, some rumors suggest it
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra – 10 Big Upgrades & Key Differences to Expect

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra – 10 Big Upgrades & Key Differences to Expect

Samsung’s top Ultra phone never exists in a vacuum – it will go head-to-head with rival flagships. Here’s how the Galaxy S26 Ultra stacks up against its major competitors: Bottom Line: The Galaxy S26 Ultra is shaping up to be an evolutionary upgrade over the S25 Ultra, polishing the design and boosting specs in key areas like the camera system, chipset, and charging speed. It likely won’t reinvent the wheel – Samsung’s recent flagships have stuck to a winning formula of incremental refinement phonearena.com. For S25 Ultra owners, the S26 Ultra’s improvements may feel modest on paper, but they target real-world gains in low-light photography, device longevity, and user experience. Against 2025’s top phones – iPhone 16 Pro Max, Pixel 9 Pro, Xiaomi 15 Ultra – the S26 Ultra will arrive well-equipped to compete or lead. It may not have the one “revolutionary” feature, but taken together, its upgrades could make it one of 2026’s most complete flagship phones tomsguide.com. We’ll have to wait for the official launch and real-world tests to see just how far Samsung pushes the Ultra this time. But based on credible leaks and Samsung’s track record, Galaxy fans can expect an absolute powerhouse that refines
6 September 2025
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Face-Off

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Face-Off

Now let’s dive deeper into how the Galaxy S26 is shaping up against the Galaxy S25, and what these upgrades mean in real-world terms. The Galaxy S25 series set a high bar in early 2025, refining Samsung’s formula with incremental yet meaningful improvements. All S25 models featured high-end Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with adaptive 120 Hz refresh rates, strong battery life, and Samsung’s best cameras to date. The phones were powered exclusively by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 “Elite” chip – no Exynos in sight for the 2025 flagships en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. This chip delivered a notable performance boost over the S24 generation, and was paired with 12 GB of RAM across the lineup for smooth multitasking en.wikipedia.org. Even the base S25 is snappy and capable of console-quality gaming and advanced AI camera tricks.
6 September 2025
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Smart Home Showdown 2025: Google Nest vs Alexa, HomeKit & the Rest – Which Ecosystem Rules?

Smart Home Showdown 2025: Google Nest vs Alexa, HomeKit & the Rest – Which Ecosystem Rules?

Google’s smart home universe, branded Google Nest, spans thermostats, smart speakers, displays, cameras, video doorbells, security alarm systems, smoke detectors, and Wi-Fi routers. All these devices integrate with the Google Home app and respond to Google Assistant voice commands. A key selling point of Google’s ecosystem is how well it ties into the everyday services many people already use: Android phones, YouTube and Chromecast streaming, Google Calendar, Gmail, etc. If you’re an Android user, controlling a Nest device can feel seamless – the same Assistant on your phone or watch extends to your Nest Mini or Hub at home the-ambient.com the-ambient.com. And unlike Apple’s more insular approach, Google’s platform is fairly open – Nest gadgets work with third-party services via Google Assistant, and Google supports standards like Matter and Thread to ensure compatibility beyond its own branded devices ts2.tech ts2.tech. ➤ Next-Gen “Gemini” Assistant: Google is betting big on AI to differentiate Nest. In late 2025, they announced Gemini for Home, an AI voice assistant built on Google’s most advanced language models, set to replace the classic Google Assistant on all Nest speakers and displays blog.google. What does that mean for users? In short, talking to your Nest Hub or
6 September 2025
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DJI Osmo vs GoPro, Insta360 & Zhiyun – Who Wins the 2025 Showdown?

DJI Osmo vs GoPro, Insta360 & Zhiyun – Who Wins the 2025 Showdown?

Overview: DJI’s Osmo Pocket series invented the “pocket gimbal camera” category – a tiny 3-axis stabilized camera on a handheld stick – and it continues to dominate this niche in 2025. The latest DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a major leap, integrating a 1″ CMOS sensor dji.com and a new rotating 2-inch touchscreen for easy horizontal or vertical shooting. Its predecessor, the Pocket 2, was already popular among vloggers, but Pocket 3 takes aim at more serious creators too, offering up to 4K@120fps video, 10-bit D-Log M and HLG color profiles for grading, and even support for DJI’s wireless mics dji.com dji.com. In short, it packs much of a mirrorless camera’s capability into a device that literally fits in your pocket. Meanwhile, competitors have appeared to chase this concept:
6 September 2025
Google’s New 4K TV Streamer Reinvents the Chromecast – Is It the Ultimate Streaming Device?

Chromecast vs. $30 Onn: Can Walmart’s Budget 4K Streamer Beat Google’s Own? 🎬🔥

Design & Hardware: The Chromecast with Google TV was a compact dongle that hid behind your TV. Google’s latest 4K streamer changes form – it’s a small set-top box that sits by your TV ts2.tech. It has an HDMI-out port, a USB-C port for power, and even a built-in Ethernet jack for optional wired connectivity ts2.tech. By contrast, Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Plus is a tiny dongle/mini-box powered via USB-C cordcuttersnews.com – but it has no Ethernet port. Both devices support up to 4K UHD @ 60Hz output with rich colors and immersive sound for a true cinema experience at home ts2.tech ts2.tech. They also both include HDMI-CEC and IR capabilities to control TV power and volume from the remote ts2.tech. Internal Specs: Google’s new streamer is significantly beefed up over the old Chromecast dongle. It features 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, a major jump from the 2 GB/8 GB of the previous Chromecast ts2.tech. This extra memory and storage mean more apps and smoother multitasking without running out of space for downloads. The Onn 4K Plus comes with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage androidauthority.com – notably double the storage of the
6 September 2025
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Nikon Z5II Shocks the Camera World: A Budget Full-Frame That Punches Above Its Weight

Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z7 II: Budget Full-Frame Upstart Takes on the High-Res Heavyweight

Now, let’s dive deeper into each aspect of this matchup. Megapixels and Detail: The Nikon Z7 II’s 45.7MP FX sensor delivers extremely fine detail, suitable for large prints or heavy cropping. It was lauded as one of the best sensors for landscape and studio work – essentially matching the acclaimed Nikon D850’s image quality. Reviewers note the Z7 II’s files have “incredible detail and low base ISO noise,” calling it “the best landscape photography camera” of its time for its combination of resolution and dynamic range. By comparison, the 24.5MP Z5 II cannot natively resolve as much fine detail – but 24MP is still plenty for most purposes. In fact, one user who switched from the Z7 II to the Z5 II observed “no noticeable difference in perceived sharpness” in real-world shots when using high-quality lenses. Unless you routinely print very large or do extreme crops, the resolution gap may not be critical.
6 September 2025
Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2 vs SE (and the Competition)

Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2 vs SE (and the Competition)

Apple hasn’t radically changed its core design language in recent years, but each model has its own twist: In summary, Series 9 is refined and compact for everyday wear, SE 2 is a no-frills throwback design that still looks good, and Ultra 2 is unapologetically big and rugged. Apple kept the familiar square-with-rounded-corners aesthetic across the lineup, ensuring all three are recognizable as Apple Watches, but Ultra 2 definitely stands out on the wrist.
6 September 2025
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DJI Mini 5 Pro vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro: The Ultimate Mini Drone Showdown in 2025

DJI Mini 5 Pro vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro: The Ultimate Mini Drone Showdown in 2025

In summary, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is already a powerhouse in the ultralight drone class – with its 4K/60 HDR camera, all-angle obstacle sensing, and long range, it set “the new benchmark for what sub-250g drones can deliver”* Techradar in 2023. The DJI Mini 5 Pro appears poised to raise that bar even higher. By equipping a sub-249g airframe with a 1-inch sensor, longer flight batteries, and LiDAR, DJI is expected to deliver pro-level imaging and safety in a palm-sized package. If the leaks hold true, the Mini 5 Pro will offer capabilities previously found only in much larger drones – effectively bringing “Mavic-class” features to the Mini line. As one expert put it, these upgrades could make the Mini 5 Pro “the drone to beat this year, with longer flight time and pro-friendly video quality” Techradar, all while staying in the easiest category for hobbyists. DJI is famously secretive, but the rumor mill for the Mini 5 Pro has been in overdrive. Leaked photos, retail listings, and FCC documents have painted a compelling picture of what’s to come:
6 September 2025
Lenovo’s IFA 2025 AI Blitz Unleashes Smart PCs, Tablets & Phones – Apple and Dell on Alert

Lenovo’s IFA 2025 AI Blitz Unleashes Smart PCs, Tablets & Phones – Apple and Dell on Alert

Lenovo’s 2025 portfolio showcases a deliberate strategy to infuse AI across its product range – from pocket to cloud. The company is positioning AI not as future fluff but as a here-and-now enhancement to personalization, productivity, creativity, and security. “This isn’t about future potential, it’s about delivering real, everyday AI experiences now… All this is grounded in our belief that smarter technology, including smarter AI, should be accessible, useful, and empowering for all,” said Luca Rossi, President of Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group businesswire.com. To achieve that, Lenovo is leveraging both cloud-based and on-device AI and working closely with partners like Microsoft, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA and Google to optimize AI at every level of the stack counterpointresearch.com ts2.tech. A key differentiator for Lenovo is its emphasis on on-device AI and privacy. Many of Lenovo’s new PCs feature built-in NPUs – for example, the latest Intel Core Ultra processors in ThinkPads – enabling AI tasks to run locally in real time. These chips deliver tens of trillions of operations per second for AI, sufficient for tasks like natural language processing and image generation without relying on the cloud ts2.tech. Lenovo’s definition of an “AI PC” is telling: it’s a device with heterogeneous
6 September 2025
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48 Years in Space: Inside NASA’s Voyager 1 & 2’s Epic Journey Beyond the Solar System (2025 Update)

48 Years in Space: Inside NASA’s Voyager 1 & 2’s Epic Journey Beyond the Solar System (2025 Update)

In the early 1970s, NASA conceived the Voyagers as part of a once-in-176-year alignment allowing a “Grand Tour” of the outer planets. Budget constraints scaled the plan down from four probes to two spacecraft launched in 1977, each initially tasked to explore Jupiter and Saturn science.nasa.gov. The mission plan cleverly allowed for an extended journey: if Voyager 1 successfully completed its Saturn flyby, Voyager 2 would be directed onward to Uranus and Neptune using gravity assists science.nasa.gov. The twin probes – originally called Mariner 11 and Mariner 12 – were rechristened “Voyager” just before launch, reflecting their ambitious trek into the unknown science.nasa.gov. Voyager 2 lifted off first, followed by Voyager 1 science.nasa.gov. Despite its later launch, Voyager 1 was put on a faster trajectory and reached Jupiter first, hence its designation as “1.” Both Voyagers had the primary objective of conducting close-up studies of the giant planets, their moons, rings, and magnetic environments, greatly expanding on observations made by the earlier Pioneer 10 and 11 missions science.nasa.gov. After the planetary tour, a new goal emerged: push onward to explore the limits of the Sun’s influence and venture into interstellar space – a mission extension now called the Voyager Interstellar
6 September 2025
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Google Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max: The Ultimate Smart Display Showdown (2025 Edition)

Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max: Google’s Smart Displays Face Off in 2025 – Which Should You Pick?

Google offers two smart display devices in its Nest smart home lineup – the standard Nest Hub and the larger Nest Hub Max. These devices combine the voice-controlled intelligence of Google Assistant with a touchscreen, allowing you to not only hear responses and music but also see visual info, watch videos, view cameras, and more. Despite sharing an almost identical design language and software, the Hub and Hub Max cater to slightly different needs. The Nest Hub is the second-gen model released in 2021, succeeding the original 2018 Google Home Hub. It deliberately omits a camera, positioning itself as a privacy-friendly bedside or desk companion. Google even added a Sleep Sensing feature using a tiny radar chip so the device can track your sleep and wellness without any cameras businessinsider.com businessinsider.com. In contrast, the Nest Hub Max launched in 2019 as a beefier version with a built-in camera and stereo speakers, aiming to be a do-it-all hub for the family – from video calls to a baby monitor to a louder music player.
6 September 2025
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AI Invades the Ivory Tower: Universities Race to Ride the Artificial Intelligence Wave

AI Invades the Ivory Tower: Universities Race to Ride the Artificial Intelligence Wave

Summary of Key Facts: Not long ago, “artificial intelligence” in college was confined to niche computer science electives or research labs. Today, it’s going mainstream in higher education. Universities are rapidly rolling out AI majors, minors, and certificates to meet student demand and workforce needs. Carnegie Mellon University made headlines in 2018 as the first to offer a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence skywork.ai. Since then, dozens of universities have followed suit with new programs blending computer science, data science, and machine learning. MIT launched a cross-disciplinary major in “AI and Decision Making,” and Stanford’s Human-Centered AI initiative spans seven departments to ensure students learn to design AI that augments rather than replaces human capabilities skywork.ai. Even public university systems are scaling up AI education: the University of Florida, for example, hired >100 faculty and created over 200 AI-infused courses across all colleges as part of an “AI Across the Curriculum” push skywork.ai.
6 September 2025
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 Headphones Unveiled – Next-Gen ANC King Takes on AirPods Max and Sony

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 Headphones Unveiled – Next-Gen ANC King Takes on AirPods Max and Sony

Bose’s QuietComfort line has long been synonymous with top-tier noise-canceling headphones. On Sept 5, 2025, Bose introduced its second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones, a flagship pair designed to fend off growing competition from Sony and Apple bloomberg.com. Priced at $449 – the same as the previous model – the new QuietComfort Ultra 2 arrives with a suite of upgrades aimed at maintaining Bose’s ANC leadership and delivering more immersive sound for listeners bloomberg.com. The headphones go on sale October 2, 2025, with preorders already live bloomberg.com. This report dives into the QuietComfort Ultra 2’s features, performance, and how it stacks up against key rivals like the AirPods Max, Sony’s WH-1000XM series, and Sennheiser’s Momentum 4. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in the new Driftwood Sand finish, featuring polished metal headband yokes for a more premium look bloomberg.com theverge.com.
5 September 2025
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NexLawn Master X Series: The Robot Lawnmower That Plays Fetch and Picks Fruit

NexLawn Master X Series: The Robot Lawnmower That Plays Fetch and Picks Fruit

The NexLawn Master X Series Concept robot mower equipped with its versatile mechanical arm, which folds down when not in use. This ambitious prototype can not only cut grass but also interact with the environment – from picking up yard debris to playing fetch with a pet. The Master X Series Concept marks the global debut of the NexLawn brand, which was introduced at IFA 2025. NexLawn is a gardening and robotics arm of MOVA, itself under Chinese smart appliance maker Dreame. In launching NexLawn, Dreame is signaling a serious push into outdoor robots Theverge. The Master X was the headline reveal, positioned as “redefining outdoor robotics” for yard care Prnewswire.
5 September 2025
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DJI FlyCart 30: The 66‑lb Delivery Drone Revolutionizing Aerial Cargo

DJI FlyCart 30: The 66‑lb Delivery Drone Revolutionizing Aerial Cargo

DJI’s FlyCart 30 represents a significant leap in drone capabilities, purpose-built for carrying heavy cargo through the skies. Announced in January 2024 as DJI’s first-ever delivery drone dji.com, the FlyCart 30 is designed to solve the “last-mile” transport challenges that traditional vehicles or smaller drones struggle with. Whether it’s ferrying supplies across mountainous terrain, over water, or to remote job sites, this drone offers a flexible platform for point-to-point deliveries from the air. Unlike DJI’s famous camera drones, the FlyCart 30 isn’t aimed at photographers or consumers – it’s an industrial-grade workhorse. Weighing about 65 kg with batteries onboard dji.com, it adopts a coaxial quad-rotor design: essentially four folding arms, each with two large rotors. This 8-propeller setup provides the lift and stability required to carry payloads that can rival the weight of the drone itself. In dual-battery configuration the FlyCart can lift 30 kg of cargo, and if operators opt to fly with a single battery, it can manage up to 40 kg dji.com. For perspective, 30–40 kg is about the weight of 8 to 10 gallons of water or a small child, far beyond the payload of typical delivery drones that carry only a few kilograms.
5 September 2025
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Battle of the Android Giants: Lenovo Tab Extreme vs OnePlus Pad Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Max (2025)

Lenovo’s AI Everywhere Blitz: Laptops, Tablets & Phones Get Smarter at IFA 2025

Key Facts: Lenovo’s business-focused announcements highlight adaptive hardware and AI performance to boost professional productivity. A centerpiece was the introduction of two concept designs: the ThinkBook VertiFlex and Lenovo Smart Motion. “Bold” and “forward-thinking” aptly describe these concepts varindia.com, which blur the line between experimental and practical. The ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept laptop features a rotating 14″ display that can be used horizontally or vertically – a first for notebooks. In standard mode it’s a normal ultra-slim ThinkBook, but a gentle push on the corner swivels the screen into a vertical orientation digitaltrends.com. This tall aspect is perfect for viewing lengthy content without scrolling digitaltrends.com digitaltrends.com. Notably, when vertical, a user can magnetically attach their phone next to the screen; through Lenovo Smart Connect, the phone can tether and mirror to the PC for seamless multi-device work digitaltrends.com. The Lenovo Smart Motion Concept reimagines the humble laptop stand as an AI-powered dock. It’s a sturdy, multi-directional stand that not only adds extra ports but also uses built-in cameras and sensors to enable auto-framing, gesture controls, and voice commands varindia.com digitaltrends.com. In practice, the stand can physically rotate or tilt your laptop to keep you in frame during video calls and even
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Stock Market Today

  • Marubeni (TSE:8002) Stays Strong, but Valuation Looks Stretched
    July 2, 2026, 9:44 PM EDT. Marubeni stock is up sevenfold in five years, returning 65.8% over the last year. But valuation signals are mixed. The DCF model puts shares 13% over intrinsic value, factoring projected free cash flows of ¥363.6 billion. The price-to-earnings ratio is 14.5, close to peers but below the stock's estimated fair P/E of 24.6. So the valuation risk is higher if the company's cash flow growth or capital allocation changes. Simply Wall St gives Marubeni a 3 out of 6 for valuation, a score that points to some caution after recent gains.
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