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.

Bitcoin Flirts with $120K, Altcoins Surge, Regulators Strike & NFT Mania Returns – Crypto Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin Flirts with $120K, Altcoins Surge, Regulators Strike & NFT Mania Returns – Crypto Roundup (July 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin spiked to $120,000 before retreating 2%, causing over 176,000 liquidations and $500 million in losses. Ether reached $3,860 and is up 67% in a month; SharpLink Gaming now holds the most public ETH. Solana briefly topped $200, and Binance Coin hit a record $804. The total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion, while U.S. lawmakers advanced new crypto regulations.
24 July 2025
AI Breakthroughs, Bold Plans & Backlash: Inside the 48‑Hour Global AI Frenzy (July 23–24, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Bold Plans & Backlash: Inside the 48‑Hour Global AI Frenzy (July 23–24, 2025)

President Donald Trump on July 23 unveiled the U.S. AI Action Plan, aiming for “global dominance” by promoting open-source AI and tightening chip export controls targeting China. OpenAI and Oracle announced Project Stargate, planning $500 billion in U.S. AI supercomputing. The EU’s AI Act takes effect August 2, imposing new rules on major AI models. Amazon shut its Shanghai AI lab amid U.S.–China tensions.
Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

Free Satellite Internet: Myth or Reality? The Cheapest Options Revealed

No major provider offers truly free satellite internet; all require paid subscriptions and specialized equipment due to high infrastructure costs. LinkSure announced a free global Wi-Fi constellation for 2026, but it is not operational. Starlink has provided free service only in emergencies. Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans to launch affordable service in late 2025.
Crypto Frenzy: Bitcoin Wavers at $120K, Altcoins Roar, Regulators Act, and NFTs Rebound (July 22–23, 2025)

Crypto Frenzy: Bitcoin Wavers at $120K, Altcoins Roar, Regulators Act, and NFTs Rebound (July 22–23, 2025)

Bitcoin briefly topped $120,000 before falling to $117,500, triggering over $500 million in liquidations and affecting more than 176,000 traders. Ether nearly hit $3,860, up 67% in a month, while XRP reached a record $3.65. Solana hovered near $200 after a strong monthly gain. The total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion for the first time this cycle.
Record Highs, Trade Truces & Earnings Shockwaves – Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours (July 22–23, 2025)

Record Highs, Trade Truces & Earnings Shockwaves – Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours (July 22–23, 2025)

President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan on July 23, 2025, cutting auto import tariffs to 15% and securing a $500 billion Japanese investment. U.S. stocks hit record highs, with the S&P 500 reaching 6,353 and the Dow 44,958. Toyota and Honda shares jumped 13%, while GE Vernova surged after raising forecasts. Lockheed Martin fell up to 11% after $1.6 billion in charges and a lowered outlook.
23 July 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: July 2025’s Biggest Earnings Surprises, Deals, and Market Shake-Ups

AI Stock Frenzy: July 2025’s Biggest Earnings Surprises, Deals, and Market Shake-Ups

Nvidia shares rose 4% after the U.S. reversed its export ban on advanced AI chips to China, with the company seeking licenses to resume H20 GPU sales. AMD surged up to 7% on similar export relief, while HSBC, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America raised AMD’s price targets, citing strong AI chip demand. AI-focused ETFs and stocks also rallied, with Palantir and Quantum Computing Inc. posting triple-digit gains year-to-date.
Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin topped $120,000 in July 2025 and traded near $123,000 as the total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion. MicroStrategy bought 4,225 BTC, raising its holdings to 601,550. The Genius Act established a federal stablecoin framework on July 18. Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund converted to a spot ETF, becoming the world’s largest diversified crypto ETF.
No Signal? No Problem – T-Mobile’s Starlink Satellite Service Launches to End Dead Zones

No Signal? No Problem – T-Mobile’s Starlink Satellite Service Launches to End Dead Zones

T-Mobile has launched T-Satellite, offering direct Starlink-powered satellite coverage for ordinary smartphones nationwide. The service supports SMS and location sharing, with MMS and iPhone support coming soon, and starts at $10 per month. Over 650 Starlink satellites provide coverage across the U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and parts of Alaska. Voice calls are not yet available; satellite data for apps is planned for late 2025.
Battle of AI Titans: ChatGPT vs Google Gemini – The Ultimate 2025 Showdown

Battle of AI Titans: ChatGPT vs Google Gemini – The Ultimate 2025 Showdown

By early 2025, ChatGPT held about 60% of the AI chatbot market with 400 million weekly users, while Gemini had 13–15% and 40–50 million users. Gemini Pro supports 2 million-token context windows and recalls past chats, features ChatGPT lacks. Both offer multimodal tools, voice, and enterprise integrations. Gemini paused people image generation in 2024 after bias controversy; ChatGPT stresses privacy controls.
AI’s 48-Hour Frenzy: Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Bold Policies (July 22–23, 2025)

AI’s 48-Hour Frenzy: Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Bold Policies (July 22–23, 2025)

Google and OpenAI models each solved five of six problems at the International Mathematical Olympiad, earning gold medals with natural language-based reasoning. OpenAI scaled up test-time compute for its model, while Google DeepMind’s Gemini Deep Think completed the challenge in under 4.5 hours. MIT CSAIL and Facebook AI showed new image generation methods. Amazon closed its Shanghai AI lab amid U.S.–China tensions.
Global Tech Roundup: Space Triumphs, Cyber Breaches & Gadget Surprises Rock July 22–23, 2025

Global Tech Roundup: Space Triumphs, Cyber Breaches & Gadget Surprises Rock July 22–23, 2025

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford said Borderlands 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025, running at about 30fps for feature parity. Google released a Pixel 10 Pro teaser ahead of its August 21 launch, promising camera upgrades and Android 16. Texas Instruments warned new U.S. chip tariffs could hit demand, sending shares down 12%. TSMC posted a 60% profit jump but warned of tariff and currency risks.
F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

F‑22 Raptor’s Explosive 2025: Combat Missions, Big Upgrades & a New Lease on Life

F-22 Raptors from Langley AFB conducted their first direct strikes on Iran’s Fordow and Natanz sites in June 2025 as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, alongside B-2 bombers. A KC-46A tanker suffered a mid-air boom separation while refueling F-22s in July; no damage was reported. Lockheed Martin received a $270 million contract to upgrade F-22 infrared defenses. No F-22 retirements occurred in 2025; the fleet remains at about 185 jets.
B-2 Stealth Bomber’s Action-Packed 2025: Secret Strikes, High-Tech Upgrades & Pentagon Drama

B-2 Stealth Bomber’s Action-Packed 2025: Secret Strikes, High-Tech Upgrades & Pentagon Drama

Seven B-2 Spirit bombers struck Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear sites on June 21–22, 2025, in Operation Midnight Hammer, dropping 14 GBU-57A/B bombs after launching from Whiteman AFB. A U.S. Navy submarine fired over two dozen Tomahawk missiles at Isfahan during the same operation. The B-2s returned to base by June 23. Nineteen B-2s remain in service, all based at Whiteman.
22 July 2025
China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter: Inside the Navy’s New F-35 Rival

China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter: Inside the Navy’s New F-35 Rival

China’s J-35 naval stealth fighter entered low-rate initial production by mid-2025, with PLAN-marked prototypes 0011 and 0012 photographed. The land-based J-35A flew in September 2023 and debuted at Airshow China 2024 with PLAAF insignia. The J-35 is a twin-engine, carrier-capable jet with internal weapon bays and folding wings, aiming for around 100 deployed by 2030. Sensor fusion reportedly trails the U.S. F-35.
22 July 2025
iPad Pro 11 vs The Best Tablets of 2025 – Ultimate Premium Tablet Showdown

iPad Pro 11 vs The Best Tablets of 2025 – Ultimate Premium Tablet Showdown

Apple’s iPad Pro 11-inch (2024/25) features an M4 chip, 11-inch OLED display, up to 16 GB RAM, and 2 TB storage. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9/S10 offers up to 16 GB RAM, microSD expansion, AMOLED screens, and fast charging. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 10/11 runs Windows 11, with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. All models support stylus and keyboard accessories.
Revolutionary Medical Breakthroughs of July 2025: Life-Changing Drugs, Diagnostic Wonders & Public Health Milestones

Revolutionary Medical Breakthroughs of July 2025: Life-Changing Drugs, Diagnostic Wonders & Public Health Milestones

On July 2, 2025, the FDA granted accelerated approval to linvoseltamab for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma and approved sunvozertinib as the first targeted oral therapy for advanced NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations. The FDA also cleared denosumab biosimilars for osteoporosis, and Senegal was declared free of trachoma by the WHO.
22 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Corn Futures Close Lower in April Amid Mixed Export Sales and Weather Forecasts
    May 1, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. Corn futures ended April with modest losses, dropping between ¼ and 3 ½ cents. May contracts saw 19 delivery notices on First Notice Day, while the national average cash corn price fell 2.5 cents to $4.32 ¾. Weather forecasts predict 1 to 1.5 inches of rain for key Corn Belt areas, potentially aiding planting over the next five days. The USDA reported strong old crop corn export sales of 1.598 million metric tons, led by Colombia and Mexico, but noted no new crop sales for the first time in 13 weeks. The U.S. House passed a farm bill lacking year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales, which may face separate Senate consideration. May corn closed at $4.64 ¾, declining 1 ¾ cents, as the market weighed these mixed signals.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 01.05.2026

1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT Corn Futures Close Lower in April Amid Mixed Export Sales and Weather Forecasts May 1, 2026, 12:43 AM EDT. Corn futures ended April with modest losses, dropping between ¼ and 3 ½ cents. May contracts saw 19 delivery notices on First Notice Day, while the national average cash corn price fell 2.5 cents to $4.32 ¾. Weather forecasts predict 1 to 1.5 inches of rain for key Corn Belt areas, potentially aiding planting over the next five days. The USDA reported strong old crop corn
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.
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