Today: 13 June 2026

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.

Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

Internet Access in Palestine: West Bank and Gaza

By the end of 2022, Palestine had 457,700 landlines and 358,000 ADSL broadband subscriptions, while fiber-to-the-home reached 51,700 users. All international internet traffic routes through Israeli infrastructure, with no independent undersea cables. 3G launched in the West Bank in 2018; Gaza remains on 2G. Jawwal leads with 3 million mobile subscribers, followed by Ooredoo with 1.5 million.
12 July 2025
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Drone Laws in Indonesia 2025: Comprehensive Guide for Hobbyists and Commercial Operators

Drone Laws in Indonesia 2025: Comprehensive Guide for Hobbyists and Commercial Operators

Indonesia requires all drones to be registered with the DGCA via the SIPUDI system, with certificates valid for three years. Small drones (≤25 kg) can operate recreationally or commercially under CASR Part 107, while larger drones need DGCA safety approval and CASR Part 22 certification. Remote Pilot Licenses are mandatory for commercial use. Penalties for violations can reach Rp 1.5 billion in fines or five years’ imprisonment.
12 July 2025
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)

Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)

Amazon’s Alexa+ surpassed 1 million users by June 2025 after entering broad early access. The service is free for Prime members, $19.99/month for others, and can coordinate tasks across platforms like OpenTable and Spotify. About 90% of features are live, with hands-free shopping and advanced video controls still in development. Apple delayed major Siri AI updates to fall, while Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta expanded voice assistant features in June.
11 July 2025
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EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025

EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025

At ISTE Live 2025, Google launched Gemini for Education, adding generative AI to Classroom and Workspace at no extra cost, with features like AI study buddies and adaptive lesson plans. Microsoft unveiled Copilot for Education, including Copilot Chat for students and AI lesson planning, with rollout by summer’s end. ISTE and ASCD plan to train 200,000 teachers in AI tools. McGraw Hill and Pearson will pilot AI-powered math assessments in California.
11 July 2025
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Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

The global HR/HCM and payroll software market is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2029 and $91.7 billion by 2034, growing about 10% annually. North America holds 36% of revenue, while Asia-Pacific leads in growth at 12% CAGR. The top 10 vendors account for just 10% of 2023 revenue. A surge in AI product launches in mid-2025 prompted a 45% annual growth forecast for AI-powered HR agents.
10 July 2025
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Turkey’s Digital Divide: Inside the State of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in 2025

Turkey’s Digital Divide: Inside the State of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in 2025

Turkey’s fiber backbone expanded from 425,000 km in 2020 to over 605,000 km by 2024. Fiber broadband subscribers reached 8.1 million, making up 39.4% of fixed broadband lines. The 4.5G network covered the nation with over 87 million users by 2024, while commercial 5G is set for launch after a spectrum tender in August 2025. Turkcell led mobile market share in Q1 2024 with 40.2% of subscribers.
10 July 2025
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Drone Laws in South Africa (2025 Update)

Drone Laws in South Africa (2025 Update)

South Africa requires all non-toy drones to be registered and flown within visual line of sight, with a maximum altitude of 120 meters. Flights near airports, at night, or in national parks are prohibited without special approval. Commercial operators need multiple licenses, including a Remote Pilot Certificate and Air Service Licence. Violations can lead to fines up to R50,000 or 10 years’ imprisonment.
10 July 2025
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MarTech Industry News & Trends (June–July 2025)

MarTech Industry News & Trends (June–July 2025)

The number of MarTech solutions rose to 15,384 in 2025, up 9% from 2024, according to Chiefmartec. Snowflake and Acxiom announced a partnership to build an AI-powered marketing data environment. Salesforce launched Agentforce 3 with over 200 pre-built actions and Slack integration. Adobe expanded GenStudio with Firefly-powered image generation and a deeper partnership with Amazon Ads.
10 July 2025
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Creator Economy & Social Platforms Report (June–July 2025)

Creator Economy & Social Platforms Report (June–July 2025)

YouTube in June 2025 introduced new viewer segments, expanded the Community Tab to all channels, and launched global shopping stickers for Shorts, which boosted U.S. product click-through by 40%. TikTok unveiled Market Scope analytics to track user funnel stages and launched a Brand Consideration ad objective at its TikTok World event.
10 July 2025
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Zero-Knowledge Proof and Confidential Computing – June–July 2025 Report

Zero-Knowledge Proof and Confidential Computing – June–July 2025 Report

OPAQUE Systems launched Confidential Agents at the Confidential Computing Summit on June 17–18, 2025, enabling AI agents to operate inside TEEs with encrypted data and audit features. Anjuna Security added a top-5 global bank as a client, now serving three of the world’s 10 largest banks. Keyring Network and partners debuted the first zkVerified DeFi markets on Avalanche on June 30. Google Wallet began using zero-knowledge proofs for age verification in late June.
10 July 2025
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Major Developments in Incident Response – June–July 2025

Major Developments in Incident Response – June–July 2025

United Natural Foods, Aflac, Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance, Zoomcar, North Face, and Cartier all reported cyber breaches in June 2025, disrupting operations and exposing customer data. Qantas said a third-party breach exposed data of 6 million customers. LevelBlue announced plans to acquire Trustwave on July 1. Microsoft began rolling out new Windows recovery features, while AI-driven security tools reduced false positives and response times.
10 July 2025
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Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) Hardware News – June–July 2025

Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) Hardware News – June–July 2025

Microsoft Azure will retire SGX-based DCsv2 confidential VM instances by June 30, 2026, with capacity restrictions starting July 1, 2025, and migration to AMD SEV-SNP or Intel TDX VMs. Intel’s 5th-Gen Xeon Emerald Rapids with TDX launched in Azure preview in April 2025. Linux kernel 6.16 added host TDX support mid-2025. Google Cloud now offers AMD SEV-SNP VMs on 4th Gen EPYC Genoa servers.
10 July 2025
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Major ZTNA News and Trends – June & July 2025

Major ZTNA News and Trends – June & July 2025

Cato Networks raised $359 million in Series G funding on June 30, 2025, valuing the company at $4.8 billion. Cisco, Zscaler, and DefensX launched new zero-trust products in June, while Microsoft introduced Entra Agent ID for AI security in May. NIST finalized zero-trust architecture guidance on June 11. Nevada and multiple countries advanced zero-trust regulations and standards in mid-2025.
10 July 2025
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Internet Access in Israel

Internet Access in Israel

In early 2024, 92.1% of Israelis—about 8.51 million people—were online. Fiber broadband reached 45% of homes, while cable covered 22% and ADSL/VDSL served 18%. Median fixed broadband speed was 167.4 Mbps; Speedtest ranked Israel 16th globally with 226.6 Mbps in January 2025. 5G coverage extended to most urban areas by late 2024, with 30% device adoption at end-2023.
10 July 2025
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Global Digital Identity and Authentication Developments – June/July 2025

Global Digital Identity and Authentication Developments – June/July 2025

The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on June 19, establishing a statutory registry and trustmark for digital identity. The EU released three Implementing Acts for the European Digital Identity Wallet, with public feedback open through mid-July. A leak of 16 billion login credentials in June highlighted ongoing cybersecurity threats. Passkey usage surpassed 1 billion users by mid-2025.
10 July 2025
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Hong Kong Drone Laws 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Requirements

Hong Kong Drone Laws 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Requirements

Hong Kong’s drone rules, fully enforced since December 2022, classify drones by weight and risk, with Category A1 (under 250 g) largely exempt from registration. Category A2 (250 g–7 kg) and Category B (7–25 kg) require registration and training, with Category B needing CAD permission. No-fly zones include areas near airports and Disneyland. Penalties reach HK$100,000 and 2 years’ jail. Amendments for larger drones and BVLOS trials were proposed in 2025.
10 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Corn Futures Edge Higher Amid Tight Export Sales and USDA Updates
    June 13, 2026, 3:29 PM EDT. Corn futures show a modest gain of 1 to 2 cents on Friday, with the national average cash price rising to $3.81. Export commitments stand at 98% of the USDA's updated projection, aligning with typical sales pace, though shipments lag slightly. New crop sales surged 31.6% compared to last year. USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report raised old crop ending stocks slightly and adjusted ethanol use and exports, with increased production forecasts for Brazil and Argentina by a combined 5 million metric tons. Weather forecasts predict varied rainfall impacting crop regions. July, September, and December contracts all experienced modest price gains, reflecting cautious market optimism.

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