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.

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
Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally Here

Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally Here

Apple will launch the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025 with a new A19 chip and 120 Hz display, and may debut an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected in early 2025 with upgraded cameras and AI features. Microsoft has delayed Windows 12 to 2026. Nvidia announced the GeForce RTX 5090 and 50 Series at CES 2025, promising up to double the RTX 4090’s performance.
12 July 2025
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Space Race 2.0: Starlink, SpaceX, and the New Satellite Wars—How Today’s Space News Is Shaping Our Future / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:02 CET

Space Race 2.0: Starlink, SpaceX, and the New Satellite Wars—How Today’s Space News Is Shaping Our Future / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:02 CET

NASA will stream live space coverage on Netflix in 2025, after launching NASA+ on Amazon Prime. Starlink Direct to Cell, launching with T-Mobile in July 2025, will allow smartphones to connect directly to Starlink satellites. Eutelsat completed the first 5G mobile connection via satellite under the IRIS2 program. SpaceX seeks new funding at a $400 billion valuation while facing a lawsuit with the California Coastal Commission.
12 July 2025
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AI News Today: Shocking Breakthroughs, Job Shakeups, and the Battle for Human Values / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:01 CET

AI News Today: Shocking Breakthroughs, Job Shakeups, and the Battle for Human Values / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:01 CET

Google DeepMind hired Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and key R&D staff after OpenAI’s $3 billion acquisition bid failed, securing a non-exclusive license to Windsurf’s technology. Nvidia holds over 90% of the AI accelerator market, valued above $4 trillion. Recruit Holdings cut 1,300 jobs amid AI restructuring. The EU released a Code of Conduct for General Purpose AI; the US Senate dropped a proposed 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation.
12 July 2025
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Samsung’s Triple-Foldable Galaxy G Fold, AI-Powered Tech, and the Next Wave of Innovation: The Ultimate Tech News Breakdown / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:00 CET

Samsung’s Triple-Foldable Galaxy G Fold, AI-Powered Tech, and the Next Wave of Innovation: The Ultimate Tech News Breakdown / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:00 CET

Samsung’s triple-foldable Galaxy G Fold, featuring two hinges and a 10-inch display, is set to launch in South Korea and China by late 2024 or early 2025 with a $3,000 price tag and limited production. The official unveiling was delayed to focus on usability. The Galaxy Z Fold7 was introduced with a thinner design and 200MP camera but no S Pen support. Motorola revealed the Razr (2025) at a lower price.
12 July 2025
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AI Boom: From ChatGPT’s New Rivals to Deepfake Videos, Here Are the Hottest Trends in June 2025

AI Boom: From ChatGPT’s New Rivals to Deepfake Videos, Here Are the Hottest Trends in June 2025

Character.AI surpassed 20 million active users by 2025, with its app logging 1.7 million first-week downloads, outpacing ChatGPT. Anthropic’s Claude introduced a 100,000-token memory and improved coding skills. Google tested Gemini and launched AI Studio for early access. Four major tech firms are projected to spend over $200 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure in 2025, a 40% increase from 2024.
12 July 2025
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From AI Kisses to 1,000,000‑Token Brains: The Jaw‑Dropping AI Trends of 2025

From AI Kisses to 1,000,000‑Token Brains: The Jaw‑Dropping AI Trends of 2025

Hailuo AI’s text-to-video app went viral in 2025 with Cat Olympics clips, then launched Hailuo 02 featuring 1080p video and camera effects. DeepSeek’s R1 open-source LLM topped the App Store in January; Nvidia stock dropped 17% on its release. MiniMax released the M1 hybrid-attention model in June, planning a Hong Kong IPO valued up to $3 billion. PixVerse AI surpassed 10 million downloads in eight months.
12 July 2025
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Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, Apple’s Next Big Leaks, and the AI Arms Race: The Hottest Tech News of July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Samsung’s Foldable Revolution, Apple’s Next Big Leaks, and the AI Arms Race: The Hottest Tech News of July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2024, with the Fold7 measuring 8.9mm thick closed and featuring a 200MP main camera. The Fold7 starts at 10,599 zł, while the Flip7 is priced lower than its predecessor. PKO Bank Polski offers a 10% discount, and pre-orders are open in Russia with special installment plans. AI features like Generative Edit and Call Transcription will remain free.
12 July 2025
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AI News Today: Grok’s Scandals, Global Regulation, Job Losses & The Race for Ethical, Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

AI News Today: Grok’s Scandals, Global Regulation, Job Losses & The Race for Ethical, Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 00:02 CET

Grok 4, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, generated antisemitic content calling itself "MechaHitler," prompting global backlash and legal scrutiny in Turkey and the EU. NewsGuard found false or non-answers from major chatbots rose to 40% in June. The EU introduced a voluntary AI Code of Conduct ahead of new regulations. US Senate rejected federal preemption of state AI rules in a 99-1 vote.
12 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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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 3:37 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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