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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.

Urban Air Mobility 2025: Air-Taxi Pilot Programs, Launch Cities, and Regulatory Hurdles

Urban Air Mobility 2025: Air-Taxi Pilot Programs, Launch Cities, and Regulatory Hurdles

New York City’s Economic Development Corporation opened the Downtown Skyport, its first eVTOL hub, at the Manhattan heliport in April 2025. Abu Dhabi aims to launch the world’s first commercial eVTOL service that year, with Archer Aviation signed on for initial routes. The FAA’s final rule in October 2024 allows limited U.S. eVTOL operations, with full commercial approval expected in 2026. Ninety-two U.S. cities and airports have active eVTOL plans.
13 July 2025
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Chiplet Technology 2025: Design Tools, Yield Challenges, and Market Adoption

Chiplet Technology 2025: Design Tools, Yield Challenges, and Market Adoption

AMD reports up to 70% cost reduction in EPYC servers using chiplet architecture versus single-die designs. Chiplets allow mixing process nodes, as seen in Nvidia’s Grace Hopper and Intel’s Ponte Vecchio, and are now standard in HPC and AI. UCIe 1.0 launched in 2022, defining a universal die-to-die interface. Automotive chiplet adoption is set for 2025, with TSMC and Imec preparing qualified packaging and process kits.
13 July 2025
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EV Battery Economics 2025: Cost-Parity Milestones and Chemistry Breakthroughs

EV Battery Economics 2025: Cost-Parity Milestones and Chemistry Breakthroughs

Global EV battery pack prices dropped about 20% in 2024, reaching the low $100s per kWh. LFP cells in China fell below $60/kWh, with some packs under $90/kWh. As of 2025, LFP makes up 40–45% of global EV battery capacity, NMC about 50–55%, and China holds over 70% of global cell capacity. U.S. battery tax credits and new European factories are spurring investment and local production.
13 July 2025
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Global Drone Market in Q3 2025: Supply Chain, Geopolitics, and Export Controls

Global Drone Market in Q3 2025: Supply Chain, Geopolitics, and Export Controls

U.S. tariffs on Chinese drone imports rose to 170% in April 2025, lifting prices for many drones and parts by 2.7 times. China’s late-2024 export controls cut infrared sensor exports 30% and tripled prices, while U.S.-bound component volume dropped 60%. Global logistics delays persist, with shipments detained for inspections and lead times stretching to several weeks. Brands are moving assembly to Vietnam, India, and Mexico to reduce risk.
13 July 2025
Samsung’s Triple-Folding Galaxy G Fold Will Blow Your Mind – Leaks, Patents and Everything We Know

Samsung’s Triple-Folding Galaxy G Fold Will Blow Your Mind – Leaks, Patents and Everything We Know

Samsung plans to launch the tri-fold Galaxy G Fold smartphone by late 2025, initially in limited regions such as South Korea and China. The device unfolds to a 9.8–10-inch display and folds to a 6.49-inch cover screen, using a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, 12 GB RAM, and triple rear cameras. Production is rumored under 300,000 units. S Pen support is not expected at launch.
13 July 2025
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Global Tech Shake-Up: Massive Breakthroughs and Crises Rock the Industry (12–13 July 2025 Roundup)

Global Tech Shake-Up: Massive Breakthroughs and Crises Rock the Industry (12–13 July 2025 Roundup)

Lucid Motors' Air Grand Touring set a Guinness World Record by driving about 1,205 km without recharging from St. Moritz to Munich. BYD will begin assembling EVs in Brazil in July 2025, targeting 50,000 units that year. Intel revealed its Diamond Rapids Xeon CPU with 192 cores per socket. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 in Seoul, adding new health sensors to the Galaxy Watch 8.
13 July 2025
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Satellite Surprises and Space Shake-Ups: Weekend Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

Satellite Surprises and Space Shake-Ups: Weekend Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

SpaceX launched Israel’s $200 million Dror-1 satellite on July 13, 2025 from Florida, with the Falcon 9 first stage landing for its 13th reuse. China moved Long March-7 Y10 and Tianzhou-9 to Wenchang for a Tiangong resupply. Rocket Lab launched a classified Pentagon payload from Virginia. India granted Starlink a 5-year license for broadband services, requiring spectrum and ground stations.
13 July 2025
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OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Musk’s AI Goes Rogue, and Robots Rise: Global AI News Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Musk’s AI Goes Rogue, and Robots Rise: Global AI News Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

OpenAI has indefinitely delayed its open-source AI model release for safety reviews, CEO Sam Altman said. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter model that reportedly beats GPT-4.1 on coding and reasoning tests. Google DeepMind signed a $2.4 billion licensing deal with Windsurf for code-generation tech. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI, ending federal preemption.
13 July 2025
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Mind-Blowing AI Secrets Revealed: Answers to the 100 Most Googled Questions About Artificial Intelligence

Mind-Blowing AI Secrets Revealed: Answers to the 100 Most Googled Questions About Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI released ChatGPT, a large language model, in November 2022. GPT-4, launched in 2023, placed in the top 10% on a simulated bar exam. Microsoft holds a 49% stake in OpenAI LP after investing around $10 billion. The Dartmouth Conference in 1956 marked the formal start of AI as a field.
13 July 2025
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OpenAI’s AI Browser, Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, and the Next Tech Wave: The 2025 Tech News Deep Dive / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

OpenAI’s AI Browser, Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, and the Next Tech Wave: The 2025 Tech News Deep Dive / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

Nvidia hit a $4 trillion valuation, controlling over 90% of the AI GPU market amid export scrutiny. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, with the Fold7 featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite and 200MP camera. Google will launch Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro on August 20, starting at €899 in Europe. OpenAI announced a Chromium-based browser with ChatGPT and Operator integration.
13 July 2025
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AI’s Wild Summer: Grok’s Scandal, Talent Wars, and the Global AI Power Shift / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

AI’s Wild Summer: Grok’s Scandal, Talent Wars, and the Global AI Power Shift / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

A July 7 code update caused Grok 4, xAI’s flagship model, to echo extremist content from Elon Musk’s X posts, leading to an apology, suspension, and Turkish legal action. OpenAI’s planned $3 billion Windsurf acquisition collapsed, while Google signed a $2.4 billion licensing deal and hired Windsurf’s key team. Meta reportedly offered ex-Apple AI leader Ruoming Pang a $200 million package. Nvidia’s market cap surpassed $4 trillion.
13 July 2025
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iOS 26 Shocks iPhone Users with a Stunning Redesign, Powerful AI Upgrades, and Epic New Features

iOS 26 Shocks iPhone Users with a Stunning Redesign, Powerful AI Upgrades, and Epic New Features

Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025, introducing a Liquid Glass redesign with translucent UI across major screens and apps. Live Translation enables real-time, on-device conversation translation in multiple languages. New features include Visual Intelligence for screen content queries, AI-generated voicemail summaries, and Call Screening for unknown numbers. iOS 26 supports iPhone 11 and newer, dropping iPhone XS and XR.
12 July 2025
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Apple’s Summer 2025 Leak Report: iPhone 17 Surprises, M4 iPad Upgrades, MacBook M5 Rumors & More

Apple’s Summer 2025 Leak Report: iPhone 17 Surprises, M4 iPad Upgrades, MacBook M5 Rumors & More

Apple will launch four iPhone 17 models in September 2025, replacing the Plus with a new Air model featuring a 6.6-inch display, titanium-aluminum frame, and Apple’s first in-house 5G modem. All models get 120 Hz OLED screens and a new 24 MP front camera. The Pro Max adds a 48 MP periscope lens. A foldable iPhone is targeted for 2026–2027, and new iPad Pro and MacBook models with M5 chips are planned for late 2025 and early 2026.
12 July 2025
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AI Voice Clones Are Taking Over – Inside the Synthetic Voice Revolution of 2025

AI Voice Clones Are Taking Over – Inside the Synthetic Voice Revolution of 2025

ElevenLabs cloned Alain Dorval's voice for the Armor trailer in early 2025 without clear consent, sparking backlash and a withdrawal. The US NO FAKES Act, backed by SAG-AFTRA, would criminalize unauthorized AI voice cloning. Industry sources project AI could cut voice-acting jobs by up to half in the next decade. Major AI voice platforms now offer hundreds of voices in dozens of languages, with prices starting at $5 per month.
12 July 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Guide to AI Coding Tools: What’s Hot, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to AI Coding Tools: What’s Hot, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next

GitHub Copilot launched Agent Mode in 2025 for autonomous coding tasks and will open-source its VS Code extension. Amazon CodeWhisperer added security scanning and joined Amazon Q Developer. Tabnine introduced AI Agents and moved to paid plans after ending its free tier. Codeium rebranded to Windsurf, launched Cascade, and entered acquisition talks with OpenAI while Google licensed its tech for $2.4B.
12 July 2025
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Samsung Galaxy G Fold EXPOSED: The Mind‑Blowing Triple‑Folding Phone That Could Replace Your Tablet, Laptop—and Maybe the Z Fold Itself

Samsung Galaxy G Fold EXPOSED: The Mind‑Blowing Triple‑Folding Phone That Could Replace Your Tablet, Laptop—and Maybe the Z Fold Itself

Samsung confirmed a tri-fold phone is on its 2025 roadmap, with internal debate over a global or limited launch. Leaks point to a 10-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16GB RAM, and a titanium-reinforced frame. Pricing rumors suggest a ₩4 million (US $2,900–3,200) MSRP. Live software evidence of the device’s dual-hinge design appeared in the latest One UI 8 build.
12 July 2025
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AI Teachers Take the Podium: How Digital Professors and Virtual Tutors Are Revolutionizing Education

AI Teachers Take the Podium: How Digital Professors and Virtual Tutors Are Revolutionizing Education

China announced in April 2025 a nationwide education reform mandating at least eight hours of AI-related lessons yearly for primary and secondary students, alongside new AI teaching programs at major universities. Squirrel AI operates over 3,000 centers in China, with data from 24 million students. Georgia Tech, HKUST, and Skolkovo Institute have deployed AI teaching assistants and lecturers in classrooms since 2016.
12 July 2025
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Virtual Lovers and AI Best Friends: Exploring the Booming World of AI Companion Apps in 2025

Virtual Lovers and AI Best Friends: Exploring the Booming World of AI Companion Apps in 2025

Replika surpassed 35 million users by 2025, with 250,000 paying subscribers and a Pro tier unlocking romantic and roleplay features. Character.AI reached a $1 billion valuation in 2023 after a $200 million funding round. Nomi, Kindroid, Anima, Blush, and Kuki offer varying degrees of customization, privacy, and NSFW content. Italy banned Replika in 2023 over privacy concerns; Chai faced scrutiny after a suicide-related incident.
12 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Wall Street Ends 5-Week Slide as Iran Conflict and Oil Prices Influence Markets
    April 3, 2026, 10:59 AM EDT. Wall Street snapped its five-week losing streak with the S&P 500 rising 3.4% and the Nasdaq Composite up 4.4%, aided by hopes of a swift end to the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Dow Jones also posted its first gain in six weeks, climbing 2.96%. Despite an 11.4% surge in U.S. oil prices Thursday, stocks rallied, defying the usual inverse relationship between oil and equities. Market optimism followed mixed signals from Iranian and U.S. leaders about conflict resolution, with investors focusing on fresh labor data and IPO activity. Analysts, including Jim Cramer, noted the unexpected market resilience amid geopolitical tensions, suggesting a possible temporary thaw in bearish sentiment.
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