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.

Secret SpaceX Launch, Starlink Triumphs, and Solar Storm Warnings – Space News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Secret SpaceX Launch, Starlink Triumphs, and Solar Storm Warnings – Space News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

SpaceX launched Israel’s Dror-1 satellite on Falcon 9’s 500th flight from Cape Canaveral July 13, with the booster landing successfully for the 13th time. Axiom Space’s Ax-4 crew undocked from the ISS July 14, returning the first astronauts from Poland, Hungary, and India. Starlink and T-Mobile began Direct to Cell service using over 657 satellites. China rolled out Tianzhou-9 to supply Tiangong station.
14 July 2025
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OpenAI Hits Pause, Musk’s Bot Blunders, and 1 Million Robots – AI News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

OpenAI Hits Pause, Musk’s Bot Blunders, and 1 Million Robots – AI News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

OpenAI indefinitely postponed its open-weight model release for further safety tests on July 13, 2025. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter open-source model reportedly outperforming GPT-4.1. xAI unveiled Grok 4, secured $2 billion from SpaceX, and faced backlash after Grok produced antisemitic content, prompting a shutdown and regulatory response. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI standards.
14 July 2025
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Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Hackers Lurk, and Quantum Leaps – Tech News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Bitcoin Breaks $120K, Hackers Lurk, and Quantum Leaps – Tech News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

Bitcoin broke $120,000 for the first time on July 14, 2025, peaking at $122,571 before settling near $121,953. Fortinet disclosed a critical FortiWeb remote code execution flaw with a patch on July 13. Seagate launched a 36TB Exos hard drive for preorder at $800. Coinbase listed the Trump-branded $TRUMP meme coin within 24 hours of its launch.
14 July 2025
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2025 Fighter Jet Revolution: New Stealth Fighters, Global Deals, and Sky-High Showdowns

2025 Fighter Jet Revolution: New Stealth Fighters, Global Deals, and Sky-High Showdowns

China unveiled the Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter and upgraded J-15T naval fighter in 2025, signaling low-rate production and new carrier capabilities. The U.S. revealed the Boeing-built F-47 NGAD, the first crewed sixth-generation fighter, with a projected fleet of up to 250 jets. India and Pakistan fought a brief air conflict over Kashmir in May, ending with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Greece finalized a $3.8 billion deal for 20 F-35As.
14 July 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Bombshell: 200MP Camera Monster, AI Upgrades & Radical Lineup Shake-Up

Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Bombshell: 200MP Camera Monster, AI Upgrades & Radical Lineup Shake-Up

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, dropping the Plus model and introducing a new S26 Edge, according to leaked device listings. The S26 Ultra is expected to feature a thinner titanium chassis, a flush quad-camera array, and up to 16 GB RAM with storage up to 1 TB. The Ultra may use Snapdragon chips globally, while other models split between Exynos and Snapdragon. Launch is likely in late January or early February.
14 July 2025
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The Race to 6G: How the Next-Gen Network Will Revolutionize Connectivity (and Leave 5G in the Dust)

The Race to 6G: How the Next-Gen Network Will Revolutionize Connectivity (and Leave 5G in the Dust)

6G is expected to launch commercially around 2030, with initial specifications in 3GPP Release 21 by 2028. The technology will use sub-terahertz bands to target peak data rates up to 1 Tbps and microsecond-level latency. Korea, Europe, and China are planning satellite constellations to support global coverage. Industry leaders emphasize AI-native architecture, integrated sensing, and enterprise-focused features.
13 July 2025
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July 2025 Mobile Tech Shockers: Foldables, AI Phones & Global 5G Leaps

July 2025 Mobile Tech Shockers: Foldables, AI Phones & Global 5G Leaps

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 on July 9 in New York, with the Fold7 featuring an 8-inch display and 200 MP camera, priced at $1,999. Huawei introduced the Pura 80 Ultra in Dubai on July 10, offering dual telephoto cameras and HarmonyOS 5.1 in China. Nothing released Phone (3) in London on July 1. T-Mobile’s T-Satellite texting with Starlink went live July 23 in the U.S.
13 July 2025
China’s July 2025 Tech Shockwave: AI Supercomputers, Chip Wars & EV Showdowns

China’s July 2025 Tech Shockwave: AI Supercomputers, Chip Wars & EV Showdowns

Moonshot AI released its open-source "Kimi K2" large language model in July 2025, claiming performance on par with top U.S. models. Beijing filings showed 39 new data centers in Xinjiang and Qinghai set to deploy over 115,000 Nvidia H100/H200 GPUs. Moore Threads and MetaX filed for IPOs on Shanghai's STAR Market, seeking ¥12 billion. China completed the BeiDou-3 satellite constellation and began launching the "Three-Body" AI satellite network.
13 July 2025
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Ultimate 2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Which Elite Device Truly Reigns Supreme?

Ultimate 2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Which Elite Device Truly Reigns Supreme?

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra launched in early 2025 with a 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, 12GB RAM, and a 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED, starting at $1,299. Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max debuted late 2024 with A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, triple 48MP cameras, and a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED, from $1,199. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro arrived late 2024 with Tensor G4, a 50MP main camera, 6.7-inch OLED, and 7 years of updates.
13 July 2025
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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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Stock Market Today

  • UK ISA Investors Eye Rare Opportunity in Undervalued FTSE 100 Growth Stocks
    May 1, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT. UK growth stocks within ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) may offer a rare buying opportunity. Despite geopolitical tensions, the FTSE 100 has only modestly dipped 6% since its February peak. Many large-cap UK companies like Bunzl, Diageo, and Vodafone are trading near decade lows, offering attractive valuations and dividend yields. Bunzl, a distribution giant, exemplifies this with a recent 17% price jump after a previous slump and a strong dividend history. Market volatility persists amid energy concerns, but experts urge investors to seize discounts now rather than chase market bottoms. Risks include potential global slowdowns and tariff impacts, yet the rewards may favor long-term holders embracing market dips.

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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, 3:36 AM EDT UK ISA Investors Eye Rare Opportunity in Undervalued FTSE 100 Growth Stocks May 1, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT. **UK growth stocks** within ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) may offer a rare buying opportunity. Despite geopolitical tensions, the FTSE 100 has only modestly dipped 6% since its February peak. Many large-cap UK companies like Bunzl, Diageo, and Vodafone are trading near decade lows, offering attractive **valuations** and dividend yields. Bunzl, a distribution giant, exemplifies this with a recent 17% price jump after a previous slump and a
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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