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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.

10 Non‑AI Tech Shockers: Space Triumphs, Gadget Surprises & More (Aug 1–2, 2025)

10 Non‑AI Tech Shockers: Space Triumphs, Gadget Surprises & More (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Intel will lay off about 24,000 employees and halt planned mega-fab factories in Germany and Poland under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan. AMD launched the $4,999 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X CPU with 64 cores, shipping July 31. Micron introduced the first PCIe 6.0 SSD with 28 GB/s read speeds. Microsoft reached a $4 trillion market cap, the second U.S. company to hit the milestone.
2 August 2025
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AI News Roundup: Tech Giants Unveil Next-Gen AI, Billion-Dollar Bets, Regulatory Rush & Warnings (Aug 1–2, 2025)

AI News Roundup: Tech Giants Unveil Next-Gen AI, Billion-Dollar Bets, Regulatory Rush & Warnings (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Google DeepMind released Gemini 2.5 "Deep Think" on August 1, offering it to AI Ultra subscribers at $250 per month after the model scored 35/42 at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad. OpenAI plans to launch GPT-5 this month, integrating the 'o3' model and multiple specialized systems. Meta will sell $2.04 billion in data-center assets to co-develop AI supercomputing centers. Palo Alto Networks agreed to buy CyberArk for $25 billion.
2 August 2025
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Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Inside Madagascar’s Internet Revolution: From Mobile Networks to Starlink Skies

Madagascar’s 2Africa submarine cable became operational in late 2023, joining EASSy, LION/LION2, and METISS. Fixed broadband penetration remains at just 0.11 per 100 people in 2023, with most relying on mobile networks. Starlink launched in mid-2024, capturing about 10% of the market by late 2024. As of early 2025, only 20.4% of the population—about 6.6 million—were online.
1 August 2025
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Quantum Leaps & Bold Moves: Global Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Quantum Leaps & Bold Moves: Global Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Rigetti Computing shares jumped after the company reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its new 36-qubit processor, surpassing targets and reducing error rates. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Lab used IonQ’s 36-qubit system to solve a scaled-down power grid scheduling problem. Canada’s SuperQ was named an exclusive corporate partner of the IEEE Computer Society, joining major tech firms in the program.
1 August 2025
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Skywatchers’ Delight: Meteor Showers, Auroras & Planet Parade Light Up This Weekend (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Skywatchers’ Delight: Meteor Showers, Auroras & Planet Parade Light Up This Weekend (Aug 1–2, 2025)

SpaceX Crew-11 is set to launch August 1, 2025, at 11:43 a.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center, with docking at the ISS on August 2. The Perseids and Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers are active, though moonlight will limit visibility. NOAA forecasts minor geomagnetic storms August 1–4, with a coronal mass ejection possibly brightening auroras around August 2. Six planets will be visible before dawn August 1–2.
1 August 2025
Space Drama: Astronaut Launch Scrub, Secret Satellites & Surprise Alliances (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Space Drama: Astronaut Launch Scrub, Secret Satellites & Surprise Alliances (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

NASA’s Crew-11 launch to the ISS was scrubbed July 31 due to weather, then launched Aug. 1 at 11:43 a.m. ET, setting a SpaceX crew capsule reuse record with Crew Dragon Endeavour’s sixth flight. The crew docked with the ISS on Aug. 2 after a 39-hour transit. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster B1094 landed at Cape Canaveral, reportedly the last use of LZ-1 under new rules.
1 August 2025
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Space Setbacks, Cyber Hacks & Tech Triumphs: Major Tech News Roundup (July 31 – Aug 1, 2025)

Space Setbacks, Cyber Hacks & Tech Triumphs: Major Tech News Roundup (July 31 – Aug 1, 2025)

Apple forecast higher sales despite $1.1 billion in new U.S. tariffs, with last quarter’s revenue up nearly 10% to $94 billion. Amazon’s AWS unit missed investor expectations on margins, sending shares down over 7% after hours. Microsoft briefly hit a $4 trillion market value on strong Azure and AI demand. A Microsoft SharePoint flaw triggered cyberattacks on over 90 U.S. governments, but no confirmed breaches reported.
1 August 2025
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AI’s Wild 48 Hours: Apple Opens Wallet, Musk Bends to EU, Breakthrough AI Models & More (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

AI’s Wild 48 Hours: Apple Opens Wallet, Musk Bends to EU, Breakthrough AI Models & More (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Researchers unveiled White-Basilisk, a 200-million-parameter AI model that detects software vulnerabilities across entire codebases, outperforming much larger models while using less energy, according to helpnetsecurity.com. NTT in Japan announced an AI system that visualizes expert decision-making from dialogue data with about 90% accuracy, enabling knowledge transfer in fields like cybersecurity. NJIT scientists used generative AI to discover five new porous materials for advanced battery elec
1 August 2025
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Philippines Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide (9 Key Things You Need to Know)

Philippines Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide (9 Key Things You Need to Know)

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) requires drones 7 kg or heavier to be registered and mandates a Remote Pilot License for commercial use or heavy recreational drones. Special permits are needed for night flights, BVLOS, or operations near airports and populated areas. No-fly zones include a 10-kilometer airport radius and military sites. Violations can result in fines up to ₱100,000, license suspension, or criminal charges.
1 August 2025
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Internet Access in Georgia (Country) vs Georgia (U.S. State): Infrastructure, Coverage, Providers & Digital Divide

Internet Access in Georgia (Country) vs Georgia (U.S. State): Infrastructure, Coverage, Providers & Digital Divide

By December 2019, Georgia (country) reported 758,680 fiber connections, with FTTH making up over 82% of fixed broadband. MagtiCom and Silknet held about 78% of the market in May 2023. Starlink launched in November 2023, charging 160 GEL monthly plus 1,780 GEL for equipment. By mid-2023, 89% of households had internet access; rural regions still showed significant gaps.
31 July 2025
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Sky Show Spectacular: Twin Meteor Showers, Planet Parade & Aurora Hints (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Sky Show Spectacular: Twin Meteor Showers, Planet Parade & Aurora Hints (July 31–Aug 1, 2025)

Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers peak July 30–31, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible in the Southern Hemisphere and fewer in the north under a 30% crescent Moon. The Moon sets early, leaving dark skies for viewing. A five-planet lineup appears before dawn July 31–Aug 1. SpaceX Starlink and NASA Crew-11 launches are set for July 31, with Crew-11 targeting the ISS.
31 July 2025
Space Race Heats Up: Big Launches, Bold Missions & Surprising Discoveries (July 30–31, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Big Launches, Bold Missions & Surprising Discoveries (July 30–31, 2025)

India and NASA launched the $1.5 billion NISAR satellite on July 30 using a GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan, aiming to map Earth every 12 days. China sent a new batch of Guowang broadband satellites into orbit the same day. SpaceX launched 19 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. Australia’s Gilmour Space’s Eris-1 rocket crashed shortly after liftoff on July 29.
31 July 2025
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Gadgets, Hacks & Mega-Deals Galore: Tech News Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Gadgets, Hacks & Mega-Deals Galore: Tech News Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Opera filed an antitrust complaint in Brazil accusing Microsoft of unfairly bundling Edge with Windows. Sony sued Tencent in the U.S., alleging its upcoming game copies Horizon Zero Dawn. Figma raised $1.2 billion in its IPO, reaching an $18.8 billion valuation. Samsung signed a $16.5 billion chip deal with Tesla but reported a 94% drop in chip earnings.
31 July 2025
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AI Gold Rush Accelerates as Tech Titans Unveil New Tools, Regulators Hit the Brakes (July 30–31, 2025)

AI Gold Rush Accelerates as Tech Titans Unveil New Tools, Regulators Hit the Brakes (July 30–31, 2025)

OpenAI will deploy 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs at its new Stargate Norway data center in Narvik by 2026, starting at 230 MW and expanding to 520 MW, powered by hydropower. Palo Alto Networks agreed to buy CyberArk for $25 billion. Anthropic launched Claude for Financial Services. OpenAI’s annual revenue run-rate reached $12 billion, according to The Information.
31 July 2025
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Inside Tajikistan’s Internet: Connectivity Challenges, Costs, and the Satellite Solution

Inside Tajikistan’s Internet: Connectivity Challenges, Costs, and the Satellite Solution

Tajikistan routes all international internet traffic through a state-controlled gateway, enabling surveillance and censorship. Fixed broadband is nearly absent, with only about 6,000 subscriptions nationwide as of 2025, while mobile connections reached 10.54 million in early 2024. Internet costs remain high, and the government frequently blocks major platforms during unrest. Recent projects aim to expand connectivity via satellite and rural initiatives.
30 July 2025
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Space Race 2.0 Heats Up: Starlink Mega-Launch, Moon Deals & NASA-Russia Reunion Rock the Space World

Space Race 2.0 Heats Up: Starlink Mega-Launch, Moon Deals & NASA-Russia Reunion Rock the Space World

SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Florida on July 29, 2025, pushing its constellation past 8,000 active satellites and marking its 96th launch this year. Firefly Aerospace secured a $176.7 million NASA contract to deliver payloads to the Moon’s south pole in 2029. NASA and Roscosmos leaders met in person for the first time since 2018 ahead of the Crew-11 mission, set for July 31.
30 July 2025
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From Foldable Phones to Moon Missions: The Biggest Tech News Roundup (July 29–30, 2025)

From Foldable Phones to Moon Missions: The Biggest Tech News Roundup (July 29–30, 2025)

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 at $1,999 and the Flip7 FE at $899, with the Fold7 26% thinner and 10% lighter than last year’s model. Opera filed an antitrust complaint in Brazil against Microsoft over Edge’s default status. Sony sued Tencent, alleging Light of Motiram copied Horizon Zero Dawn. Figma raised its IPO price range, targeting an $18.8 billion valuation.
30 July 2025
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AI’s 48-Hour Whirlwind: Tech Giants Launch Next-Gen Tools as Regulators Strike Back (July 29–30, 2025)

AI’s 48-Hour Whirlwind: Tech Giants Launch Next-Gen Tools as Regulators Strike Back (July 29–30, 2025)

OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Skild AI, and Anthropic each launched new AI products on July 29–30, 2025, including study tools and industry-specific assistants. Zhipu AI rebranded as Z.ai and released three open-source models. Italy’s antitrust authority opened a probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI. Reports said Microsoft is negotiating expanded OpenAI access, and Anthropic’s valuation may top $100 billion. Google signed the EU AI Code of Practice.
30 July 2025
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Austria’s 2025 Drone Laws: Strict Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and Steep Fines

Austria’s 2025 Drone Laws: Strict Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and Steep Fines

Austro Control enforces EU-aligned drone rules in Austria, requiring operator registration and third-party liability insurance of at least €0.9 million. Drones under 250 g without cameras are exempt from registration; most others need a competency certificate. Remote ID is mandatory for most drones in 2024. Fines for violations can reach €22,000, with typical penalties between €500 and €5,000.
30 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide Shares Trade Near Fair Value After Recent Rebound
    April 12, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT. Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) shares closed at $67.96, marking a 33.3% gain over the past year despite a 44% decline over three years. The stock's recent rebound contrasts with weaker long-term returns, signaling shifting market sentiment. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation model, which forecasts future cash flows and discounts them to present value, estimates an intrinsic value of $72.57 per share. This suggests the stock trades at a modest 6.4% discount, implying it is roughly fairly valued. Highlighting the company's current free cash flow loss of $68.15 million, the model relies on projected cash generation growth through 2035. Investors should monitor ongoing changes as valuation and market price alignment can shift quickly.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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