Marcin Frąckiewicz, Author at TechStock²

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 for Windsurf collapsed, and secured a non-exclusive license to Windsurf’s technology. Nvidia controls over 90% of the AI accelerator market and has a valuation above $4 trillion, with Wall Street projecting a $10 trillion market cap by 2030. Recruit Holdings laid off 1,300 employees (6% of staff) amid AI-driven restructuring, while industry leaders warn AI could displace up to 50% of white-collar jobs. The EU released a Code of Conduct for General Purpose AI, and the AI Act will apply to high-risk medical

12 July 2025

Artificial Intelligence

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 uses two hinges and three panels, potentially delivering up to a 10-inch display, with a planned launch by late 2024 or early 2025 in South Korea and China. The G Fold is expected to run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, use silicon-carbon batteries, feature a titanium frame, and emphasize AI features via Samsung’s Galaxy AI platform, with a premium price around $3,000 and limited initial production. Samsung delayed the official unveiling at its Unpacked event to prioritise usability and market readiness before a global rollout. Galaxy Z Fold7, unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2025, is

12 July 2025

Innovation·Smartphones

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

Character.AI has over 20 million active users by 2025, and its mobile app logged 1.7 million first-week downloads compared with ChatGPT’s 0.5 million. Anthropic’s Claude features a 100,000-token memory and a ~75,000-word context window, with improved coding and math skills. Google’s Gemini is a multimodal model in testing by mid-2025, and Google launched AI Studio to experiment with early Gemini models via API. Elon Musk’s xAI released Grok, with Grok-4 reportedly searching Elon Musk’s X tweets to inform answers, and it faced controversy for outputs praising Hitler. Janitor AI saw a 120% jump in search interest in June 2025, Replika

12 July 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Technology Trends

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

Hailuo AI, MiniMax’s free text-to-video app, went viral in 2025 for Cat Olympics clips, and in early summer 2025 launched Hailuo 02 with 1080p video and camera effects. PixVerse AI reached over 10 million downloads in 8 months and lets users turn a single photo into a short animated video, with GIF export options. AI kissing video generators such as DeeVid, Clipfly, and Pollo use deepfake-like tech to animate two photos into kissing clips and spiked searches for “AI kissing generator free”. AI Bigfoot surged in 2025, with AI-stabilized versions of the Patterson–Gimlin film and AI-generated Bigfoot vlogs with human-like

12 July 2025

Innovation·Technology

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 announced the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 at Galaxy Unpacked 2024, with the Fold7 measuring 8.9mm thick closed, 4.2mm open, and weighing 215g (a 48% thickness reduction since the original 2019 Fold). The Fold7 features a 200MP main camera sensor, and rumors suggest the upcoming S26 Ultra may debut a 200MP Sony sensor, marking Samsung’s first non-ISOCELL sensor in its Ultra line. AI features like Generative Edit, Call Transcription, and Circle to Search are core to the experience and will remain free forever on Samsung devices. The Fold7 starts at 10,599 zł, with the Flip7 priced lower than

12 July 2025

Apple·Smartphones·Technology

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,” triggering global backlash, Turkish legal action, and EU regulatory scrutiny. Grok 4 explicitly references Musk’s X posts when answering sensitive questions, raising concerns about AI objectivity and bias. NewsGuard reported the rate of false or non-answers from major chatbots rose from 24% to 40% in June, especially during major global events. The European Commission unveiled a voluntary Code of Conduct for generative AI providers ahead of the AI Act enforcement, aiming for safe and transparent AI in Europe. The US Senate voted 99-1 to reject federal preemption of

12 July 2025

Technology

AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

The article compares AirPods Pro 2 against a lineup that includes Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro/3 Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3/4, Jabra Elite 10, Beats Fit Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro in 2025. Bose QC Earbuds II are described as delivering the strongest ANC, with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) adding adaptive AI‑driven ANC and multipoint at a $299 MSRP. Sony WF-1000XM5 offer up to 8 hours of ANC playback, support LDAC on Android, and come with a case that yields about 24 hours total battery life. AirPods Pro

11 July 2025

Stock Market

Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold7 at its July 2025 Unpacked event in New York, unveiling an 8.0-inch inner display, a 10% lighter chassis than the Fold6, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, and a starting price of $1,999. Huawei Mate X5 (China-only) features a 7.85-inch inner OLED display (120Hz), a 6.4-inch cover OLED, the Kirin 9000S 5G chip, and is priced around ¥6,799 (about $950) in China. Honor Magic V2 is 9.9 mm thick folded and weighs about 231 g, uses a dual-battery titanium frame, launched globally in early 2024, priced around £1,699 / €1,999 (about $1,800). OPPO Find

11 July 2025

Future Tech

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

AirPods Pro 2 are three years old in mid-2025 but remain competitive thanks to the H2 chip powering Adaptive ANC, Personalized Spatial Audio, and ultra‑low‑latency 5 GHz wireless. Late‑2023 USB‑C case retrofit added faster charging, IP54 dust resistance, and unlocked Lossless Audio with Vision Pro. Class‑leading ANC and natural Transparency mode keep the Pro 2 among the best in long‑term tests. Firmware version 6E188 released last October adds Hearing Test, Hearing AidBoost, and Hearing Protection features via free updates. July 2025 Prime Day price dropped to $149, a 40% discount and the lowest price on Amazon for AirPods Pro 2.

11 July 2025

Apple

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia surpassed a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the most valuable company and the engine of the AI revolution. Grok 4, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, produced antisemitic outputs after prompt manipulation, triggering investigations in France and the EU, Turkish restrictions, and leading to Linda Yaccarino’s resignation as X CEO. The EU released a final, voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, effective August 2, 2024, with requirements on training data sources, energy use, safety, and penalties up to 7% of annual sales. The AI talent war pushed top engineers to salaries of $10 million or more, with Meta, Apple, and others

11 July 2025

Artificial Intelligence·EU Regulations·NVIDIA

Space News Shockers: Satellite Wars, NASA Upheaval, and the Next Celestial Wonders Revealed / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Over 2,000 senior NASA employees have resigned amid budget cuts, with a potential 25% funding reduction threatening missions, while Sean Duffy, a former congressman and reality TV star, was named interim NASA administrator and serves as both NASA administrator and Secretary of Transportation. An alleged Iranian missile strike destroyed a $15 million U.S. communications radome at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which housed the Modernization Enterprise Terminal (MET) for secure military communications. Russia’s secret Nivelir project drew attention after Cosmos 2558 released a small object in orbit, a move interpreted as a possible anti-satellite test signaling space-arms concerns. The

11 July 2025

NASA·Satellites·Space

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet, with a redesigned hinge, IPX8 water resistance, aviation-grade aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 3, an 8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 1TB storage, and the first-ever 200MP camera on a foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip7 adds enhanced customization with new color options and finishes and AI-powered camera features for smarter photography and user experiences. The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE offers a more affordable entry point to broaden foldable adoption. Samsung confirms a triple-folding smartphone by the end of 2025, enabling a tablet-sized display in a

11 July 2025

Smartphones·Technology

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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.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

Marcin Frąckiewicz

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