Mateusz Kaczmarek, Author at TechStock²

Mystery Cable Cuts, SpaceX’s $17B Gamble & Satellite Showdowns – Internet Access Roundup (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts Undersea Cable Cuts Cripple Asia–Middle East Internet A sudden undersea communications crisis struck over the weekend as multiple fiber-optic cables were mysteriously cut in the Red Sea. On Sept 7, internet monitors reported that two critical subsea systems – the SEA-ME-WE 4 and IMEWE cables – were severed near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ts2.tech. The impact was felt across continents: connectivity slowed to a crawl or halted entirely in countries including India, Pakistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE ts2.tech. “Multiple countries including India and Pakistan have been affected” by the outage, confirmed NetBlocks, calling it a “series of subsea cable

9 September 2025

Space

Audio Tech Shockwaves: Headphones & Speaker Surprises Rock the World (Sep 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts Flagship Headphones & Earbuds Unveiled Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2: Defying the usual fanfare, Bose confirmed a surprise upgrade to its top noise-cancelling headphone. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) will hit shelves on October 2 at $449, the same MSRP as the current model tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. Key upgrades focus on audio fidelity and user experience. Notably, Bose added wired USB-C audio that enables lossless 16-bit/44.1–48 kHz playback when connected, whereas the first-gen relied on Bluetooth or a 2.5 mm analog jack tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. There’s also a new “Cinema Mode” in Bose’s Immersive Audio arsenal that widens the soundstage and lifts dialogue clarity

9 September 2025

AI Stocks Frenzy: $17 Billion Deals, Surging Shares, and Shock Announcements in 48 Hours (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts In-Depth Report Massive Deals and Surging AI Stocks The week kicked off with a blockbuster deal underscoring the insatiable appetite for AI computing power. Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based cloud provider born from Russia’s Yandex, announced it will provide Microsoft with dedicated GPU infrastructure in a 5-year deal worth $17.4 billion (potentially expanding to $19.4 B) reuters.com reuters.com. The contract – one of the largest AI cloud tie-ups to date – sent Nebius’s U.S.-listed shares rocketing nearly 47% in post-market trading reuters.com. Microsoft will get access to massive compute capacity from Nebius’s new data center in New Jersey to fuel services

9 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Stock Market

Zombie Star, Planet Birth & AI Breakthroughs: Science News Roundup (Sep 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts Space & Astronomy Planet Birth Caught in the Act: For the first time, astronomers have directly spotted a young planet forming inside the gap of a ringed disk around a sun-like star sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com. The newborn exoplanet, named WISPIT 2b, was detected using an advanced adaptive optics system on the Magellan Telescope. It appears as a bright dot of H-alpha emission within a cleared gap of dust and gas sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com – exactly where a “protoplanet” has long been predicted to carve out a gap. “Dozens of theory papers have been written about these disk gaps being caused by

9 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Skywatch Alert: Meteors, Auroras & Planet Parade on Sept. 9–10, 2025

Meteor Shower: September Epsilon Perseids An annual meteor shower is gracing the early-September skies – albeit a minor one. The September Epsilon Perseids are active from about Sept. 5 to 21 in-the-sky.org as Earth drifts through debris left by an unidentified comet. This shower is not to be confused with August’s famous Perseids; the September Epsilon Perseids are much fainter and produce far fewer meteors space.com space.com. In 2025, peak activity is expected around 8 a.m. EDT (12:00 GMT) on Sept. 9 space.com in-the-sky.org. That timing means the best chances to see meteors come in the predawn hours of Sept.

9 September 2025

Meteor Showers·Night Sky·Stargazing

Space Sector Frenzy: Launch Scrubs, Surprise Liftoffs & Bold Cosmic Moves Rock Sept 8–9, 2025

Key Facts Rapid-Fire Launches: SpaceX and China Keep Up the Pace SpaceX’s busy week. Elon Musk’s SpaceX saw a flurry of launch activity and a bit of suspense. On Monday Sept. 8, Falcon 9 was minutes from launching the Nusantara Lima satellite (a 4.5-ton Indonesian communications satellite built by Boeing) when storms violated weather rules, forcing a scrub spaceflightnow.com. SpaceX reset for the next evening, and by Sept. 9 conditions improved enough to send Nusantara Lima toward geostationary orbit. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 8:01 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, successfully deploying the satellite after a 27-minute

9 September 2025

Aerospace·Space·Space Exploration

Tech Shockwaves: Apple’s “iPhone Air” Tease, SpaceX’s $17B Spectrum Deal & More (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Key Facts (Sept 8–9, 2025 Tech Roundup) Apple’s iPhone Event May Lack Sparkle – Except for a Slim “iPhone Air” (Sept 8, 2025) Date: September 8, 2025 · Source: Reuters reuters.comSummary: On the eve of Apple’s fall product launch, analysts tempered expectations for any groundbreaking iPhone features, noting Apple’s rivals have leapfrogged in AI features reuters.com. However, speculation is running high about a new “iPhone Air” – an ultralight, slimmer iPhone model inspired by the MacBook Air’s ethos reuters.com. This model would mark the first significant form-factor change in years, potentially drawing in upgraders bored by incremental updates. Apple would

9 September 2025

Apple·Space

AI Chaos or Revolution? Here’s What You Missed in the Last 48 Hours

Key Facts Big Tech & Product Announcements Google’s Search Gets an AI Upgrade: Google turned its famous homepage Doodle into an AI-powered learning portal this week. For three days, Google’s Doodles highlighted commonly searched school topics – quadratic equations, photosynthesis, and DNA – and clicking on each launched the new “AI Mode” in Google Search blog.google. AI Mode is billed as Google’s most powerful search experience: users can ask follow-up questions about the Doodle topics (or anything else) and get in-depth explanations, complete with suggested links to dig deeper blog.google. Essentially, Google is weaving an educational chatbot into its search

9 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Innovation·Technology Trends

Krakow Drone Laws 2025 – New Rules, No-Fly Zones & What You Must Know Before You Fly

Key Facts: Krakow Drone Regulations 2025 EU & Polish Regulatory Framework Overview Unified EU Rules: Poland has adopted the European Union Drone Regulations as of December 31, 2020, aligning with EU-wide laws ts2.tech. These rules (EASA regulations 2019/945 and 2019/947) classify drone operations by risk level instead of by purpose ts2.tech. All drone flights fall into one of three categories: Recreational vs Commercial: Notably, Poland no longer differentiates between recreational and commercial drone use in the rules ts2.tech. All pilots are held to the same standards based on the operation’s risk category. In the past, a commercial operator needed a

8 September 2025

Drones·Laws·Technology

Britain’s New Space Race: Inside the UK’s Booming Space & Satellite Industry

Key Facts Summary Historical Development of the UK Space & Satellite Sector The UK has a long if understated space heritage, with several pivotal milestones over the past decades: In summary, the UK space sector’s history is one of early scientific achievements, a long period of reliance on partners, and a recent renaissance focusing on commercialization. From building satellites that connect the world to laying the groundwork for launching them, Britain’s space journey has set the stage for a new chapter of growth. Current Industry Landscape: Size, Scope and Key Players Today the United Kingdom boasts one of the world’s

8 September 2025

Satellites·Space·Space Industry

Global Camera Roundup: Big Launches, Breakthrough Upgrades & Bold Rumors (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Key Facts Canon Hypes a New Video-Focused Camera Canon lit up the enthusiast community by teasing a new camera to be revealed September 9. An official Canon UK Instagram post warned that “something new is coming” and invited users to a livestream that day dpreview.com ts2.tech. Notably, Canon USA’s teaser used the phrase “a new way to capture the world,” hinting this isn’t a minor update digitalcameraworld.com. The accompanying image, though deliberately obscured, speaks volumes: it shows a boxy camera body with no viewfinder hump, a prominent red Record button on the grip, and a front tally lamp dpreview.com ts2.tech.

8 September 2025

Crypto Storm: Bitcoin Bounces, Regulators Shake Up Crypto, NFTs Roar Back (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Key Facts: Cryptocurrency Market Overview (Sept 7–8, 2025) Bitcoin Holds $110K Range: Bitcoin spent the first weekend of September trading in a tight band around $110,000–$113,000 coindesk.com coindesk.com. This stability comes after a volatile August in which BTC hit record highs above $124K before a correction. As of Sept 8, BTC is steady near $111K cryptorank.io. Analysts say macroeconomic tailwinds – notably growing expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts after weak jobs data – are propping up bitcoin’s price despite September’s reputation as a weak month. “Bitcoin remains stable around $110K–$113K, supported by expectations of Fed rate cuts and

8 September 2025

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency

Cable Cuts, Crackdowns & Satellite Surges: Global Internet Access Upheavals (7–8 Sept 2025)

Key Facts In-Depth Report Undersea Cable Outage Shakes Asia & Mideast A sudden severing of multiple undersea internet cables in the Red Sea over the weekend sent shockwaves through global connectivity. On September 7, monitoring groups reported that two major subsea fiber systems (the SEA-ME-WE 4 and IMEWE cables) were cut near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, dramatically slowing or disrupting internet service in countries including India, Pakistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE beaumontenterprise.com beaumontenterprise.com. NetBlocks called it “a series of subsea cable outages” that degraded connectivity across the region beaumontenterprise.com. Technology giant Microsoft alerted Azure cloud customers to expect increased latency

8 September 2025

Satellites·Technology

Audio Tech Shockwaves: New Gear, Big Reviews & Industry Bombshells (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Key Facts IFA 2025: Audio Gear Galore in Berlin Flagship Headphones & Earbuds: Early September’s IFA expo saw a flood of personal audio launches. Bose made one of the biggest splashes by unveiling its next-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen). These introduce Bose’s new Immersive Audio (its take on spatial 3D sound) and upgrade to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound platform for lossless 16-bit audio over Bluetooth ts2.tech. Notably, the QC Ultra Headphones now use USB-C and support aptX Adaptive for CD-quality wireless playback ts2.tech. Bose also refreshed the design with more premium materials (polished metal yokes, plush earcups)

8 September 2025

AI Stocks Shake Markets: Big Tech Surges, Mega-Deals, and Bubble Warnings (Sept 7–8, 2025)

AI Stock Market Performance: Rallies, Slumps & Record Volume The past few days highlighted just how volatile – and influential – AI-focused stocks have become across global markets. In the U.S., major “AI winner” companies saw mixed fortunes. On Friday, Broadcom (AVGO) stunned the market with a +9.4% surge after revealing a massive new $10 billion order for its AI chips and hiking its sales outlook reuters.com. That blockbuster order (from an unnamed customer) reinforced Broadcom’s status as a backbone of AI data centers, and its stock jump helped lift tech indexes even as broader markets wobbled. The company’s quarterly results

8 September 2025

Stock Market

Blood Moon Eclipse, AI ‘Black Box’ Warnings, and Breakthroughs Galore – Science News Roundup (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Key Facts Space & Astronomy: Blood Moon Eclipse Wows the World A spectacular celestial event captivated skywatchers on the night of September 7–8, 2025: a total lunar eclipse turned the full Moon a deep coppery red for about 82 minutes timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Dubbed a “Blood Moon,” the eclipse occurred as Earth’s shadow completely blanketed the Moon. Unusually, this eclipse was widely visible across Europe, Africa, and Asia – an estimated 85% of the global population had a chance to witness at least part of it timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Observers from India to Australia marveled as Earth’s atmosphere refracted red light onto the Moon,

8 September 2025

Skywatchers Rejoice: Blood Moon, Auroras & Rocket Launches Dazzle on Sept 8–9, 2025

Total Lunar Eclipse Paints the Moon Red (Sept 7–8) Skywatchers kicked off the week with a must-see celestial event: a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, Sept 7, 2025 (with effects lingering into the early hours of Sept 8 in some regions). For 83 minutes of totality, Earth’s shadow completely engulfed the full Moon, which took on an eerie reddish hue – hence the popular nickname “Blood Moon” ts2.tech. This was the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022, and its timing and wide visibility made it truly exceptional timeanddate.com. “For more than an hour on Sept. 7th, the full Moon will pass

8 September 2025

Space in Overdrive: Nonstop Launches, Space Force Shake-Up & Cosmic Surprises (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Satellite Launch Blitz: SpaceX and China Lead the Way SpaceX’s record Starlink pace – SpaceX notched yet another successful Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, adding 24 broadband satellites to orbit on Sept. 6 spaceflightnow.com. This latest launch (Starlink 17-9) pushed the company’s 2025 deployment past 2,000 satellites, underscoring SpaceX’s breakneck cadence in building out its internet megaconstellation. Liftoff occurred at 11:06 a.m. Pacific time, and the veteran Falcon 9 booster (on its 20th flight) nailed the landing minutes later spaceflightnow.com. SpaceX has now achieved over 500 booster landings to date spaceflightnow.com – a testament to the

8 September 2025

Space

Tech Turmoil: iPhone 17 ‘Awe Dropping’ Hype, Chip Wars & Crypto Windfalls Rock Sept 7–8

Key Facts Consumer Electronics (Apple & Gadgets) Anticipation reached fever pitch in the consumer tech world as Apple’s fall launch event loomed. Slated for Tuesday, Sept. 9, the “Awe Dropping” event was widely expected to debut the iPhone 17 lineup alongside a new Apple Watch and AirPods indianexpress.com indianexpress.com. Rumors swirling in the lead-up indicated four iPhone 17 models (including a ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air” variant) and significant design changes like a full-width “camera island” on the Pro models indianexpress.com. Leaked dummy units on the IFA tech show floor in Berlin showed case makers already displaying accessories for the unannounced

8 September 2025

Cryptocurrency·Smartphones·Technology

AI’s Explosive Weekend: $1.5B Settlement, Record Fines & Game-Changing Breakthroughs (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Key Facts Authors vs. AI: Landmark Settlement and New Copyright Battles After years of tension between creators and AI firms, content owners scored a major victory. Anthropic – maker of the Claude chatbot – agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by authors who accused it of illegally downloading millions of pirated books to train AI reuters.com reuters.com. Plaintiffs say it’s the largest copyright payout in U.S. history reuters.com reuters.com, roughly $3,000 per book for about 500,000 titles. Under the deal, Anthropic will delete all illicit book data taken from shadow libraries and compensate authors for past use

8 September 2025

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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026

Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026

Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.

Lumen stock surges 29% after CEO’s $500,000 buy; S&P debt upgrade adds to Monday watchlist

7 February 2026

Lumen Technologies shares surged 29.4% to $8.06 Friday after CEO Kathleen E. Johnson bought 78,685 shares at around $6.35, according to an SEC filing. S&P raised its rating on Lumen’s $1.35 billion senior unsecured notes to “B” from “CCC” after the AT&T fiber sale. Volume exceeded 32.5 million shares. Investors await Lumen’s Feb. 25 investor day.

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026

Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.

Mateusz Kaczmarek

Stock Market Today