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Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

AI Stock Frenzy: Alibaba’s $50B Rally, OpenAI’s $500B Ambition & Global AI Deals (Sept 1–2, 2025)

AI Stock Frenzy: Alibaba’s $50B Rally, OpenAI’s $500B Ambition & Global AI Deals (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Key Facts Alibaba’s AI-Fueled Stock Surge Alibaba Group sparked a market frenzy to kick off September, as its shares in Hong Kong leapt nearly 19% on Sept. 1 – the stock’s biggest single-day jump since 2022 tbsnews.net. The rally came after Alibaba’s latest earnings revealed better-than-expected results in its cloud computing unit, thanks in large part to booming demand for AI services. The company said surging interest in generative AI drove a “triple-digit” percentage increase in revenue from its AI-related offerings year-on-year reuters.com. In the April–June quarter, Alibaba’s Cloud segment grew sales 26% – an acceleration from the prior quarter
2 September 2025
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Glowing Planets, Monster Blooms & a ‘Next Ozempic’ – Science Highlights (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Glowing Planets, Monster Blooms & a ‘Next Ozempic’ – Science Highlights (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Space and Astronomy Baby Planet Still Glowing: In a landmark observation, astronomers directly imaged an infant planet still hot from its birth. The gas giant WISPIT 2b, roughly five Jupiters in mass and only ~5 million years old, was discovered orbiting within a multi-ring dust disk around a young star scitechdaily.com. Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, the team captured WISPIT 2b shining in infrared – essentially catching it in the act of formation scitechdaily.com. It’s the first unambiguous photo of a planet in a multi-ring protoplanetary disk, offering a rare glimpse at early planet evolution scitechdaily.com. “Capturing an
2 September 2025
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Skywatch Alert: Auroras, Meteors & Planetary Parade Dazzle the Night Sky (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Skywatch Alert: Auroras, Meteors & Planetary Parade Dazzle the Night Sky (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Key Facts Summary Full Report Skywatchers are in for a treat on the nights of September 2–3, 2025. From spectacular auroral displays dancing in the atmosphere to a parade of planets and even human-made satellites gliding overhead, nearly every corner of the sky has something exciting happening. Below we break down all the major sky phenomena to look for, with tips on when and where to see them. Whether you’re in the northern or southern hemisphere, get ready for an action-packed couple of nights of stargazing! Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic Storm Triggers Northern Lights Far South One of the biggest highlights
2 September 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: SpaceX Launch Blitz, Lunar Reactor Gambit & Mars’ Ancient Secret Revealed

Space Race Heats Up: SpaceX Launch Blitz, Lunar Reactor Gambit & Mars’ Ancient Secret Revealed

Key Facts SpaceX Shatters Launch Records and Starlink Surges SpaceX began September by making history on the launch pad. The company slated five Falcon 9 launches in one week, aiming to deploy four batches of Starlink satellites (over 100 new satellites total) and one commercial payload nasaspaceflight.com nasaspaceflight.com. On Sept. 2, a Falcon 9 from California carried 24 Starlink v2 minis to orbit, followed hours later by another Falcon 9 from Florida with 28 more Starlinks nasaspaceflight.com nasaspaceflight.com. This rapid-fire cadence – using boosters flying on their 14th and even 27th missions nasaspaceflight.com nasaspaceflight.com – highlights SpaceX’s reuse prowess. In
2 September 2025
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Tech Turmoil: Outages, Spyware Scares & Billion‑Dollar Deals – Non‑AI Tech News (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Tech Turmoil: Outages, Spyware Scares & Billion‑Dollar Deals – Non‑AI Tech News (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Key Facts Telecom & Infrastructure: Major Outage Underscores Fragility A massive Verizon outage struck U.S. wireless customers over the holiday weekend, illustrating how a single glitch can knock out critical connectivity nationwide. Starting August 30, users across many states reported their mobile service suddenly dropped, with iPhones displaying “SOS only” in lieu of signal. Verizon confirmed a “software issue” was to blame, acknowledging that many couldn’t make or receive calls for hours theverge.com theverge.com. “Our engineers are engaged and we are working quickly to identify and solve the issue,” Verizon spokesperson Karen Schulz said, adding “we know how much people rely
2 September 2025
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AI News Roundup: Major Breakthroughs, Bold Moves & New Rules (Sept 1–2, 2025)

AI News Roundup: Major Breakthroughs, Bold Moves & New Rules (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Corporate Moves and New AI Tools Microsoft Debuts Homegrown AI Models After years of exclusively backing OpenAI’s models, Microsoft announced two powerful AI systems built in-house semafor.com. The first is MAI-1-preview, a text generative model intended to power future versions of Microsoft’s Copilot assistant across Windows and Office semafor.com. The second is MAI-Voice-1, an advanced speech generation model capable of producing a minute of realistic audio in under a second – and notably efficient enough to run on a single GPU semafor.com. Both models emphasize cost-effectiveness: MAI-1-preview was trained on roughly 15,000 Nvidia H100 chips (far fewer than rival projects)
2 September 2025
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Sky-High Secrets: Drone Laws in Johannesburg Revealed (2025 Guide)

Sky-High Secrets: Drone Laws in Johannesburg Revealed (2025 Guide)

Key Facts: Johannesburg Drone Law at a Glance South Africa’s National Drone Law Framework (SACAA Regulations) Legal Authority: Drone operations in Johannesburg (and all of South Africa) are governed by national law administered by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). Drones are classified as “Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)” under the Civil Aviation Act and its regulations ts2.tech. In July 2015, South Africa became one of the first countries in the world to implement comprehensive drone rules by introducing Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations focusontransport.co.za. These regulations (often called the RPAS regulations) were gazetted as the Eighth Amendment to
1 September 2025
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Trinidad & Tobago’s Internet Boom: From 80% Online to Blazing Broadband Speeds

Trinidad & Tobago’s Internet Boom: From 80% Online to Blazing Broadband Speeds

Overview of Internet Infrastructure (Fixed, Mobile, Fiber & More) Trinidad and Tobago’s internet infrastructure is a mix of modern fiber-optic networks, cable systems, wireless technologies, and mobile broadband. On the fixed broadband side, connectivity is delivered via several technologies: On the mobile side, Trinidad and Tobago is thoroughly covered by 3G/4G mobile data networks: Below is a summary of the main internet access technologies in Trinidad & Tobago: Access Technology Status in T&T (2025) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Widely deployed in populated areas by Flow, Digicel, and Amplia (TSTT). Provides 100–1000 Mbps plans. Rapid growth in recent years. Cable Broadband (HFC) Extensive coverage
1 September 2025
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48 Hours of Camera Chaos: 100MP Marvels, Tariff Hikes & Shocking Leaks Rock the Industry

48 Hours of Camera Chaos: 100MP Marvels, Tariff Hikes & Shocking Leaks Rock the Industry

Tariff Shock: Camera Prices Spike at Summer’s End U.S. camera buyers were hit with déjà vu as multiple brands announced price hikes tied to new import tariffs at the close of August ts2.tech. Fujifilm confirmed that effective August 30 it raised U.S. prices across “all products” for the second time in a month, citing “volatile market conditions” and a baseline 15% tariff ts2.tech. In a statement, Fujifilm admitted it “made the business decision to further adjust prices to accommodate for these global changes” ts2.tech. Nikon followed suit with its own increases taking effect September 1, 2025 ts2.tech. “As we continue to navigate
1 September 2025
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Internet Access Upheaval: Censorship Crackdowns, Satellite Booms & Shutdowns Rock the Globe (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Internet Access Upheaval: Censorship Crackdowns, Satellite Booms & Shutdowns Rock the Globe (Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2025)

Key Facts Government Crackdowns on Digital Access Russia doubles down on censorship: In a dramatic escalation of internet control, Russia implemented new laws on September 1 targeting both communication platforms and online content. The Kremlin is forcing a switch from WhatsApp and Telegram to a domestic messaging app called “Max,” which was launched in June by state-controlled tech firm VK thebarentsobserver.com thebarentsobserver.com. All phones sold in Russia from Sept 1 onward will come with “Max” pre-installed as the default, and officials are pressuring businesses and even universities to adopt it. At the same time, merely viewing or searching for banned information online
1 September 2025
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Audio Tech Weekend Bombshells: Headphone Surprises, Speaker Launches & Industry Shakeups (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025)

Audio Tech Weekend Bombshells: Headphone Surprises, Speaker Launches & Industry Shakeups (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025)

Key Facts Product Launches & Announcements Focal’s Bathys MG and other high-end debuts: France’s Focal expanded its headphone lineup with the Bathys MG, a premium wireless ANC headphone that swaps in magnesium drivers for enhanced clarity ecoustics.com. First demoed at the Audio Advice Live show in the U.S., the Bathys MG aims to deliver audiophile-grade sound quality in a travel-friendly design, building on the success of Focal’s original Bathys model. Early listeners report the magnesium driver yields even crisper detail, positioning the Bathys MG as a flagship noise-canceller for enthusiasts. iFi’s GO pod Max for wireless Hi-Fi: At the World
1 September 2025
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