Marcin Frąckiewicz, Author at TechStock²

Battle of the Android Giants: Lenovo Tab Extreme vs OnePlus Pad Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Max (2025)

Lenovo Tab Extreme features a 14.5-inch OLED display at 3000×1876 with 120Hz, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (plus microSD), a 12,300 mAh battery with 68W charging, and includes the Precision Pen 3 and a keyboard dock, launching in the US at $949. OnePlus Pad Pro (Pad 3) uses a 13.2-inch LCD with 3392×2400 resolution at 144Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12–16GB RAM, 256–512GB storage, OxygenOS 15 (Android 15), a 12,140 mAh battery, and 67–80W fast charging, with base US pricing around $649–$699. Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 sports a 14.0-inch IPS LCD at 2880×1800 with 120Hz,

19 August 2025

Sony ZV-E1 vs ZV-E10 II vs A6700: The Ultimate Creator Camera Showdown

Sony ZV-E1 uses a 12.1 MP full-frame Exmor R sensor and is marketed as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera with in-body stabilization, weighing about 483 g with battery. Its AF system uses 759 phase-detect points covering about 93% of the frame, with Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, and AI subject recognition. Dynamic Active 5-axis IBIS provides stabilized footage close to gimbal-like performance for handheld video. Video specs include oversampled 4K up to 60 fps, plus 4K120p via a firmware update, and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording. Battery life is about 570 shots (CIPA) with the NP-FZ100 and roughly 95

19 August 2025

NYSE:SNE

Battle of the Bots: Roborock Q8 Max vs Eufy X9 Pro vs Dreame L10s Ultra – 2025’s Ultimate Robot Vacuum Showdown

The Roborock Q8 Max and Eufy RoboVac X9 Pro both offer 5,500 Pa suction, while the Dreame L10s Ultra reaches 5,300 Pa. The Roborock Q8 Max uses a DuoRoller dual-brush system and, in tests, removed 100% of embedded pet hair from carpet, though its edge cleaning is not perfect. The Eufy RoboVac X9 Pro’s mopping uses Twin Turbo MopMaster with dual rotating pads at 180 RPM and 1 kg of downward pressure, and it can lift its mops by 12 mm when crossing carpets. The Dreame L10s Ultra features dual spinning mop pads at ~180 RPM, with a docking station

19 August 2025

Smart Home

Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

The Samsung HW-Q990D is an 11.1.4-channel soundbar system that includes a wireless subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers for true surround sound and DTS:X support. The Sony HT-A7000 is a 7.1.2-channel bar that uses Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, and can expand to up to 9.1.4 with the SA-SW5 sub and SA-RS5 rear speakers. The Sonos Arc is a 5.0.2-channel standalone soundbar with no built‑in sub or rear speakers by default, but can form a 7.1.4 system when paired with a Sub and Era 300 surrounds. HDMI and inputs: the Arc has one HDMI eARC port and

19 August 2025

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max features a Desert Titanium color, a titanium frame, weighs around 240g, and uses slimmer bezels with IP68 protection and MagSafe compatibility. Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a titanium alloy frame with the thinnest bezels yet, is 218g, adds Gorilla Glass Armor 2, and includes a built-in S Pen. Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL sport rounded aluminum frames with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, are IP68-rated, and measure 6.7 inches (9 Pro) and 6.8 inches (9 Pro XL) with weights near 220g. Display specs vary: iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch LTPO 120Hz ProMotion, 2868×1320 resolution,

19 August 2025

Smartphones

White House’s Shocking 10% Intel Stake Plan Shakes the Tech World

The White House is reportedly weighing a plan to take a 10% ownership stake in Intel by converting up to $10 billion of CHIPS Act grants into equity. The proposed 10% stake would be worth roughly $10-11 billion at current valuations. Intel was awarded about $10.9 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act for new fabs in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon. Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as CEO in early 2025 after the ouster of Pat Gelsinger. Tan met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in early 2025. Trump publicly demanded Tan resign over alleged ties to

19 August 2025

Category 4 Hurricane Erin Churns Off East Coast – Live Tracking, Forecast Path & Expert Warnings

Erin is a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds near 130 mph as of Aug. 18, 2025. The NHC placed Erin’s center near 24.1°N, 71.5°W, about 695 miles southwest of Bermuda. Hurricane-force winds extend about 80 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds reach up to 230 miles. Forecast models indicate Erin will recur north between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast, stay offshore, turn north on Tuesday, and accelerate northeast into the open Atlantic. Erin reached Category 5 on Aug. 16, 2025, with peak winds near 160 mph, in just over 27 hours from tropical-storm strength, making it the

19 August 2025

Safety·Weather

Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Alert: Auroras Could Dance Across 14 States Tonight – When & Where to Watch

On August 19, 2025, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecast a minor geomagnetic storm (G1) that could make the Northern Lights visible across 14+ U.S. states. Areas fully or partially within tonight’s aurora visibility zone include Alaska; Washington; Idaho; Montana; North Dakota; South Dakota; Minnesota; Wisconsin; Michigan; Maine; Vermont; New Hampshire; New York; Iowa; and northern Wyoming and Illinois. The best viewing window runs from about 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. local time, with geomagnetic activity peaking around midnight to early morning. The SWPC forecast projects a Kp index up to Kp 5 (G1), indicating auroras could reach the northern

19 August 2025

Travel Tips·Weather

Pixel Watch 2 vs Fitbit Sense 2 vs Amazfit Balance: Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown

Pixel Watch 2 runs Wear OS 4 with a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and 2GB of RAM, delivering about 36–38 hours of battery life. Pixel Watch 2 adds a standalone WhatsApp app and is guaranteed at least 3 years of Wear OS software updates. Fitbit Sense 2 offers 40+ workout modes and continuous electrodermal activity (EDA) stress monitoring. Sense 2 provides all-day heart-rate tracking with HRV insights, though reviewers note its heart-rate accuracy isn’t top-tier for intense training. Amazfit Balance offers 150+ sport modes, dual-band GPS, and a Body Composition feature using a built-in BIA sensor. Amazfit Balance lacks ECG,

19 August 2025

Smartwatches

The Ultimate High-Performance E-Scooter Showdown: Kaabo Wolf Warrior X vs Dualtron Storm Limited vs Apollo Pro 2024

Kaabo Wolf Warrior X (2024 edition) achieves a 45.6 mph top speed in ESG’s certified tests. It uses dual 1100W motors (2,200W combined nominal; higher peak) and posts 0–30 mph in about 5.3 seconds. It can climb a 10% grade in 8.2 seconds, showing strong hill performance. The Wolf Warrior X wears a 60V 21Ah (1,260Wh) battery, with a manufacturer-claimed 40-mile range and about 32.9 miles in real-world tests (20 miles when ridden aggressively). Weighing around 79–80 pounds, it features dual-stem handlebars, a rugged tubular frame, dual front and rear suspension, and 10×3 inch knobby tires. Braking is via Zoom

19 August 2025

Electric Vehicles

Luxury Wireless Headphones Showdown: B&O H95 vs B&W PX8 vs Focal Bathys – Which Reigns Supreme?

The Beoplay H95 (2020), PX8 (2022), and Bathys (2022) are the flagship wireless headphones from Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, and Focal. Beoplay H95 delivers up to 38 hours of playback with ANC on (50 hours with ANC off). PX8 provides about 30 hours of playback with ANC on, with a 15-minute charge yielding about 7 hours. Bathys offers roughly 30 hours of Bluetooth ANC playback, 35 hours via 3.5 mm, and up to 42 hours in USB-DAC mode. Bathys supports USB-C DAC mode delivering up to 24-bit/192 kHz audio. Beoplay H95 features adaptive ANC with five levels controlled

19 August 2025

CSE:BO

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs DeathAdder V3 Pro vs Viper V2 Pro – Ultimate 2025 Gaming Mouse Showdown 🔥

All three mice—the Basilisk V3 Pro, DeathAdder V3 Pro, and Viper V2 Pro—use Razer’s Focus Pro 30K optical sensor with 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS, and 70G acceleration. The Basilisk V3 Pro released in September 2022 weighs 112 g and measures 130 × 75.4 × 42.5 mm, and it supports tri‑mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB‑C) with optional wireless charging via a Dock Pro. The DeathAdder V3 Pro, also released in September 2022, weighs 63 g, has 5 programmable buttons, includes no RGB lighting, and delivers up to 90 hours of battery life at 1000 Hz (about 17 hours at

19 August 2025

HKG:1337

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American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026

Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026

Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Marcin Frąckiewicz

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