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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.

Munich Drone Laws 2025: 10 Surprising Rules & No-Fly Zones You Must Know

Munich Drone Laws 2025: 10 Surprising Rules & No-Fly Zones You Must Know

The Open category rules cap drone altitude at 120 meters and require no special permit if you meet the Open-category conditions (weight, VLOS, no dangerous goods). Online registration with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) is mandatory for operators of drones 250 g or heavier, or any drone under 250 g with a camera or data sensor, with a single e-ID valid for all your drones. There are two EU certificates: the A1/A3 ‘small drone license’ and the A2 ‘large drone license’, both valid for five years and available to pilots aged 16 and up. Open-category sublines include Category A1 for drones up
26 July 2025
Miami Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Avoid Fines and Fly Safe

Miami Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Avoid Fines and Fly Safe

In Miami, any drone weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA before flight, costs $5 online, and the ID number must be clearly marked on the drone. Remote ID is required for all drones that must be registered (over 250 g or used under Part 107), with compliance via built-in Remote ID, an external module, or by flying in FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs); enforcement began on March 16, 2024. During major sports events, the FAA imposes a stadium TFR of 3 miles radius up to 3,000 feet AGL, while the City of Miami also
25 July 2025
Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Internet Access in Gabon 2025: Fiber, Mobile Networks, and the Satellite Revolution

Gabon’s internet usage reaches about 72% of the population in January 2025, with roughly 1.84 million internet users out of a ~2.57 million population. Over 91% of Gabon’s population is urban, yet about 1,253 villages lacked any mobile coverage as of early 2024, with 200 additional villages planned for Phase 2 in 2024. Moov Africa Gabon Telecom and Airtel Gabon dominate the mobile market in 2025, each with roughly half the subscribers, offering 2G/3G/4G nationwide and no commercial 5G yet. CanalBox FTTH from Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) launched in 2017, with Libreville fiber passing over 130,000 homes and businesses and
25 July 2025
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Crypto News Roundup (July 24–25, 2025): Bitcoin Nears $120K, U.S. Stablecoin Law Signed, Exchange Hacks & More

Crypto News Roundup (July 24–25, 2025): Bitcoin Nears $120K, U.S. Stablecoin Law Signed, Exchange Hacks & More

Bitcoin briefly spiked to $120,000, retraced about 2%, and triggered liquidations of over 176,000 positions totaling more than $500 million in losses. On July 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, creating the first federal framework for stablecoins and requiring issuers to obtain federal or qualifying state licenses with reserve and monthly disclosure standards. CoinShares became the first European crypto firm to secure a MiCA license from France’s AMF, enabling passporting across all 27 EU countries. Kitabo Inc. added Bitcoin to its balance sheet as a strategic reserve asset. Coinbase announced on July 22, 2025 that BankrCoin (BNKR),
25 July 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Russia’s 21-Satellite Launch, Amazon’s $140 M Bet, and a New Artemis Ally

Space Race Heats Up: Russia’s 21-Satellite Launch, Amazon’s $140 M Bet, and a New Artemis Ally

On July 25 at 1:54 a.m. ET, a Soyuz-2.1b from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome lofted 21 satellites into orbit, including two Ionosfera-M space weather satellites, Iran’s Nahid-2, and 18 rideshares. The four Ionosfera-M satellites will provide three-dimensional near-Earth space coverage to study solar wind effects on radio communications and satellites, with the first two launched in late 2024. Amazon announced a $139.5 million investment to accelerate Project Kuiper, including a new 100,000-square-foot payload processing facility at Kennedy Space Center that opened in April. Senegal joined the Artemis Accords on July 24, becoming the 56th signatory to commit to peaceful, transparent space
25 July 2025
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AI Revolution Unleashed: GPT-5, Global Showdowns, and Tech Turmoil (July 24–25, 2025)

AI Revolution Unleashed: GPT-5, Global Showdowns, and Tech Turmoil (July 24–25, 2025)

OpenAI plans to release GPT-5 as early as August 2025, merging multiple specialized “o-series” models into a single versatile AI that can utilize all available tools. Ash, Slingshot AI’s therapy-focused AI, launched publicly after 18 months in beta with $93 million in funding and clinical advisers including a former NIMH director. Unitree Robotics unveiled the bipedal humanoid robot R1 priced at ¥39,900 (~$5,600), weighing 25 kg, and equipped with a multimodal LLM for vision and speech. The Trump AI Action Plan, a 28-page blueprint with about 90 recommendations and three executive orders, aims to roll back environmental constraints and expand
25 July 2025
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Inside Vanuatu’s Digital Leap: How Satellite Internet Is Transforming Island Connectivity

Inside Vanuatu’s Digital Leap: How Satellite Internet Is Transforming Island Connectivity

Vanuatu is a Y-shaped archipelago of roughly 80 islands with a population of about 330,000, of which nearly 74% live in rural areas. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake in late 2024 severed Vanuatu’s sole international submarine cable, the Interchange Cable Network (ICN1), causing a nationwide internet outage. The ICN1 is a 1,280 Gbit/s submarine fiber cable connecting Port Vila to Suva, Fiji, and its 2014 launch expanded national bandwidth by more than 200x. A second international cable, SMART TamTam, is under development to link New Caledonia to Vanuatu and is expected online around 2025, providing redundancy and climate-sensor capabilities. Since the 2014
24 July 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s Drone Laws in 2025: Strict Rules, New Updates & How They Compare Globally

Saudi Arabia’s Drone Laws in 2025: Strict Rules, New Updates & How They Compare Globally

Drones are legal in Saudi Arabia but are strictly regulated, with both recreational and commercial use requiring adherence to GACA regulations. Drones weighing 250 grams or more must be registered with GACA, with a certificate valid for 3 years and a unique registration ID affixed to the drone. All drone pilots must hold a GACA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) under GACAR Part 61, with a minimum age of 18, English proficiency, medical fitness, and passing an Aeronautical Knowledge Test. The maximum allowable altitude for drones is 120 meters above ground level, unless explicit authorization from GACA allows higher flight. Drones
24 July 2025
Egypt’s Drone Laws Exposed: The 2025 Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Penalties

Egypt’s Drone Laws Exposed: The 2025 Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Penalties

Under Law 216 of 2017, Egypt requires a Defense Ministry permit to own or operate a drone, effectively banning recreational use without authorization. Importing or bringing a drone into Egypt without prior approval is illegal, and customs routinely confiscate unapproved drones on entry. Only the smallest “toy” drones are exempt from permits, defined as ≤150 grams, no GPS, range ≤100 meters, altitude ≤5 meters, and no camera. Commercial drone use is theoretically allowed with a permit from the Ministry of Defense coordinated with the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority, but approvals are rare and project-specific. Permit applications must come from an
23 July 2025
Senegal’s Internet Revolution: How Fiber, 5G, and Policy Are Connecting a Nation

Senegal’s Internet Revolution: How Fiber, 5G, and Policy Are Connecting a Nation

As of January 2025, about 11.3 million Senegalese use the internet, representing 60.6% of the population, with roughly 4 in 10 still offline. There were 22.7 million active mobile connections in early 2025, about 121% of the population due to multiple SIM cards. Approximately 90% of Senegal’s mobile connections are on 3G/4G/5G networks, i.e., broadband capable. Senegal gained access to the 45,000 km 2Africa subsea cable after landing in Dakar in late 2023, backed by Meta and partners. Senegal’s 5G era began with Orange Sonatel launching 5G services on June 8, 2024 in Dakar, after Free obtained a 5G license
23 July 2025
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Everything You Need to Know About Internet Access in Italy: From Fiber to Satellite

Everything You Need to Know About Internet Access in Italy: From Fiber to Satellite

As of June 2023, 59.6% of Italian households were passed by FTTH, roughly in line with the EU average of about 64%. Fixed broadband in mid-2023 relied on copper DSL for almost all households (99.8% coverage), with FTTC/VDSL coverage at 96.4% and VDSL2 speeds often exceeding 100 Mbps near cabinets. FTTH is the fastest-growing fixed broadband technology, with major deployments by TIM’s FiberCop and Open Fiber across the country. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is pivotal in rural areas, with EOLO covering 6,500+ municipalities and about 79% of homes in low-density areas, offering 30–100 Mbps services. 4G LTE coverage is near
22 July 2025
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San Francisco’s Drone Law Exposed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to No-Fly Zones and Regulations

San Francisco’s Drone Law Exposed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to No-Fly Zones and Regulations

Drones weighing over 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA for $5 every three years, via the FAA Drone Zone, and drones under 250 grams used recreationally are exempt from registration but commercial use still requires it. FAA rules cap small drones at 400 feet AGL, require visual line of sight at all times, and require FAA LAANC authorization to operate in controlled airspace near airports. There is a standing Stadium TFR that bans drones within a 3-mile radius of stadiums hosting MLB or NFL games from one hour before to one hour after the event, affecting
22 July 2025
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Drone Laws in Qatar: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Drone Laws in Qatar: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) is the primary agency regulating drone use in Qatar. Drone flights require prior authorization from the QCAA, and casual hobby flying is effectively prohibited without permission. Recreational drone use is limited to Qatari citizens and residents who obtain a QCAA permit, with tourists unable to fly. Drone registration has been mandatory for all drones since 1 October 2021, with separate forms for individuals, companies, and government entities. Commercial drone operations require a QCAA permit and registration by a Qatar-registered company, with proof of insurance mandatory. The maximum permitted altitude is 400 feet (approximately 120
21 July 2025
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Montenegro’s Internet Access, Byte by Byte: Infrastructure, Providers, Speeds & Trends

Montenegro’s Internet Access, Byte by Byte: Infrastructure, Providers, Speeds & Trends

By the end of 2022, roughly 71% of Montenegrin households were covered by fiber (FTTH/B), with speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps and about 49% of fixed broadband subscriptions fiber-based by late 2023. 4G LTE networks cover 97–98% of the population across 800/1800/2600 MHz bands, with LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation on 2–3 bands raising speeds beyond the 2019 average of about 10 Mbps. 5G launched in 2022, initially via 4G spectrum sharing and later on dedicated 3.6 GHz bands; by early 2023, 5G covered about 75.8% of the population (roughly 10.3% of the territory), with commercial deployment in Podgorica, Bar,
21 July 2025
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Digital Lifeline: Internet Access in Malta from Fibre to Satellite

Digital Lifeline: Internet Access in Malta from Fibre to Satellite

Malta has 100% fixed broadband coverage with gigabit-capable networks via fiber or upgraded cable, exceeding the EU average of 70% and ranking 6th in the 2022 DESI index for digital development. As of early 2024, FTTH connections accounted for about 34% of fixed broadband subscriptions, up from 26.8% in 2023. GO’s True Fibre network offers up to 1000 Mbps download, with about 96% geographic fiber coverage achieved by 2023 and a target of 100% FTTH by end-2025. Melita’s DOCSIS 3.1 cable network delivers gigabit download speeds nationwide and Melita launched a 2.5 Gbps residential plan in 2023. Epic markets fiber
20 July 2025
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Drone Laws in Argentina 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Rules

Drone Laws in Argentina 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Rules

In May 2025, ANAC issued Resolution 319/2025 introducing RAAC Part 100, modernizing drone rules and adopting the Latin American Aeronautical Regulations (LAR) to replace Resolution 880/2019. Recreational drone pilots in Argentina may fly without a license, but must be at least 18 years old (16–17 may fly only under adult supervision). Recreational flights are limited to 120 meters in altitude, must be kept in visual line of sight, must be conducted in daylight with good weather, cannot fly over crowds, and must stay at least 5 kilometers from any airport; FPV without a spotter is not allowed. Hobby drones are
20 July 2025
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Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America

Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Honduras: A Digital Lifeline in Central America

As of early 2024, about 7.03 million Hondurans were internet users, representing 65.9% of the population. Internet penetration rose from roughly 25–30% in the mid-2010s to about 61% in 2023 and 66% in 2024. There is a sharp urban-rural divide, with about 55% of urban residents online in 2019 versus around 20% of rural residents. In 2024, Honduras had 8.41 million active mobile cellular connections, roughly 79% of the population, with many people using multiple SIM cards. By 2023, about 85% of the population had access to at least a basic 4G signal from Tigo and Claro, though speeds differ
19 July 2025
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Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern Challenges

Internet Access in Vatican City: History, Infrastructure, Providers, and Modern Challenges

The Holy See published its first website, www.vatican.va, on December 25, 1995, marking Vatican City’s online debut and the creation of the Vatican Internet Service. By the late 1990s the Vatican established the Internet Office of the Holy See as its ISP, connected Vatican City to the global internet, and secured the .va domain for the state. In 2010 a contract with Telecom Italia deployed a fiber-optic network linking Vatican sites and extraterritorial properties such as Castel Gandolfo and the Vatican Radio transmission center. By 2020 about 5,000 Vatican telephone lines were connected through an IMS digital exchange, with fiber
18 July 2025
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Drone Laws in Poland (2025): Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Requirements

Drone Laws in Poland (2025): Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Requirements

Poland has implemented the EU drone framework since 31 December 2020 under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, with the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC) enforcing it. EU drone operations are categorized into Open (low risk), Specific (medium risk), and Certified (high risk); Open drones must be under 25 kg and fly up to 120 meters AGL in VLOS. Poland does not differentiate between recreational and commercial use by law; regulations depend on the operation’s risk category. Operator registration is mandatory for drones weighing 250 g or more or with a camera, registered online via the National
18 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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