Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Major Outages and Internet Shutdowns In early September 2025, multiple outages and deliberate shutdowns disrupted internet access for millions across different regions. In the United States, a major Verizon network failure on August 30 demonstrated the fragility of even advanced telecom systems ts2.tech. Starting around midday (Eastern time), Verizon mobile users from California to New York suddenly lost service, with their phones stuck in emergency “SOS only” mode instead of connecting to any network ts2.tech. By mid-afternoon, outage reports spiked above 23,000 as people complained they couldn’t make calls or use mobile data ts2.tech. Verizon attributed the blackout to a
6 September 2025
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Headphone & Speaker Frenzy: Bose’s New Flagships, IFA Surprises & Audio Innovations (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Headphone & Speaker Frenzy: Bose’s New Flagships, IFA Surprises & Audio Innovations (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Key Facts In-Depth Report Bose Debuts QuietComfort Ultra Flagship Headphones & Earbuds Bose made headlines by unveiling its next-generation QuietComfort Ultra series – a top-tier wireless over-ear headphone and matching true wireless earbuds. These new “Ultra” models introduce Bose’s own Immersive Audio technology (the company’s take on spatial 3D sound) and upgrade to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound platform for hi-res, lossless audio over Bluetooth ts2.tech. In practice, that means the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones finally migrate to USB-C connectivity and can deliver full CD-quality wireless playback (via the aptX Adaptive codec) on supported devices ts2.tech. Bose also refreshed the design with more
6 September 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: $10B Chip Deal Ignites Rally, Amazon’s ‘Quick Suite’ Leak & Salesforce’s AI Setback

AI Stock Frenzy: $10B Chip Deal Ignites Rally, Amazon’s ‘Quick Suite’ Leak & Salesforce’s AI Setback

Market Overview: AI Momentum Rebounds After a late-summer lull, AI-related stocks roared back at week’s end. Weaker U.S. jobs data fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, sparking a rally in high-growth tech names home.saxo. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rose roughly 0.8–0.9% on Thursday, with the Nasdaq touching record territory behind renewed enthusiasm for AI-driven companies home.saxo. Investor sentiment toward AI had wavered in August, but fresh catalysts – from blockbuster chip deals to optimistic product news – helped restore confidence in the “AI trade.” European markets echoed the optimism, as the STOXX 600 climbed 0.6% and
6 September 2025
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Global Science Highlights (5–6 September 2025): Breakthroughs, Records, and New Frontiers

Global Science Highlights (5–6 September 2025): Breakthroughs, Records, and New Frontiers

Key Facts Summary Health & Medicine WHO Lifts Global Emergency Status for Mpox (Sept 5, Geneva): The World Health Organization declared that the multi-country mpox outbreak is no longer a global emergency, just over a year after it was designated as one. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on 5 September, citing a sustained drop in cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other affected African nations Statnews. “This decision is based on sustained declines in cases and deaths… in the DRC and other affected countries,” Tedros noted, while emphasizing continued caution Statnews. He
6 September 2025
Weekend Skywatch Alert: Blood Moon Eclipse, Auroras & Shooting Stars Collide (Sept 6–7, 2025)

Weekend Skywatch Alert: Blood Moon Eclipse, Auroras & Shooting Stars Collide (Sept 6–7, 2025)

Key Facts Now, let’s dive deeper into what you can see and how to make the most of this exciting weekend in the sky… In-Depth Report Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic Storm Likely If you live in mid to high latitudes, you could be in for a treat this weekend: the Northern (and even Southern) Lights might come out to play. Space weather forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center have issued a G1 geomagnetic storm watch for September 6–7 due to a high-speed solar wind stream buffeting Earth’s magnetic field earthsky.org. This solar wind surge comes from a “positive polarity” coronal
6 September 2025
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SpaceX Soars, Google Pays Billions, and More: Tech Bombshells of Sept 5–6, 2025

SpaceX Soars, Google Pays Billions, and More: Tech Bombshells of Sept 5–6, 2025

Key Facts Consumer Electronics and Gadget Highlights (IFA 2025) Major consumer tech brands kicked off September with a flurry of product news at IFA 2025 in Berlin – Europe’s biggest electronics expo which opened on Sept 5. Samsung grabbed headlines by unveiling its Galaxy S25 FE smartphone alongside a new Galaxy Tab S11. The Fan Edition phone and tablet are thinner and lighter than prior models, making only modest spec upgrades but coming at more affordable prices to broaden Samsung’s flagship lineup theverge.com theverge.com. Samsung’s push for value-oriented premium devices follows the strategy it used with earlier FE models to win
6 September 2025
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AI at Warp Speed: Breakthroughs, Battles and Big Bets (Sept 5–6, 2025)

AI at Warp Speed: Breakthroughs, Battles and Big Bets (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Key Facts (Sept 5–6, 2025) Authors vs. AI: Copyright Showdowns Intensify Book Authors vs Tech Giants: In a new front of the AI copyright wars, Apple was hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit by two novelists on Sept 5, accusing the company of “illegally” ingesting their books to train AI reuters.com. “Apple has not attempted to pay these authors for their contributions to this potentially lucrative venture,” the complaint asserts reuters.com. The suit follows a wave of litigation from writers, news outlets and artists who allege Big Tech is pilfering content to feed AI models. Notably, Anthropic – maker of the
6 September 2025
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Casablanca Drone Laws 2025: The Shocking Truth About Flying Drones in Morocco

Casablanca Drone Laws 2025: The Shocking Truth About Flying Drones in Morocco

Key Facts Legal Framework for Drone Use in Morocco Morocco’s drone laws are anchored in a strict legal framework that effectively prohibits civilian drone operations. In February 2015, a joint decree (Decree No. 386-15) by the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Trade imposed a ban on importing drones and other remotely-controlled flying devices without prior government approval en.bladi.net moroccoworldnews.com. This decree was a response to growing security concerns – regulators deemed unregulated drones a potential threat for terrorism, espionage, and privacy invasion. The law subjects both the import and use of drones to a prior authorization process to
5 September 2025
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Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Japan’s Space and Satellite Industry: A Comprehensive 2025 Market Report

Key Facts Historical Development of Japan’s Space Program Japan’s journey in space began in the 1950s and has grown from university research rockets to a major national endeavor. In 1955, Professor Hideo Itokawa’s team launched the first pencil rocket as a rudimentary experiment en.wikipedia.org. By the 1960s, Japan developed larger sounding rockets (the Kappa and Lambda series) leading up to its first satellite launch. In February 1970, Japan successfully launched the Ohsumi satellite on a Lambda-4S rocket, making Japan the world’s fourth spacefaring nation to launch an indigenous satellite into orbit (after the USSR, USA, and France) u-tokyo.ac.jp. Throughout the
5 September 2025
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Camera World Ablaze: Retro Revivals, Cinema Teasers & Lens Bombshells (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Camera World Ablaze: Retro Revivals, Cinema Teasers & Lens Bombshells (Sept 4–5, 2025)

Key Facts New Cameras & Lenses Announced Nikon Zf Silver Edition: Nikon leaned further into retro chic by releasing a new silver-accented edition of its Zf full-frame mirrorless camera on September 4 nikon.com. Inspired by the classic Nikon FM2 film SLR, the Zf’s top and bottom plates now come in a chrome-like silver finish for an extra dose of nostalgia imaging-resource.com imaging-resource.com. Nikon also introduced six new body color options (Premium Exterior trims) ranging from Cognac Brown to Teal Blue and Mauve Pink, allowing Zf buyers to customize the camera’s leatherette wrap in elegant tones that complement the silver metalwork imaging-resource.com
5 September 2025
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Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin’s Red September, Trump’s Token Turmoil & Stripe’s Blockchain Bombshell – Roundup Sep 4–5, 2025

Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin’s Red September, Trump’s Token Turmoil & Stripe’s Blockchain Bombshell – Roundup Sep 4–5, 2025

Key Facts Cryptocurrency Market Movements: Bitcoin’s Big Test and Altcoin Plays After riding high through the summer, Bitcoin entered September on shaky ground. Historically, September has been a notoriously weak month for BTC, and 2025 appears to be no exception. Bitcoin opened this week around $110K – its lowest in nearly two months – triggering déjà vu for traders aware that BTC has fallen in 9 of the past 14 Septembers (with average ~12% drawdowns) coindesk.com. “Bitcoin’s slide into September comes with an uncomfortable reminder that history is not on [the bulls’] side,” CoinDesk noted, as total crypto market cap
5 September 2025
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Papua New Guinea’s Internet Access Crisis: Sky-High Costs, Bold Plans, and a Digital Divide

Papua New Guinea’s Internet Access Crisis: Sky-High Costs, Bold Plans, and a Digital Divide

Key Facts Overview: A Nation Still Largely Offline Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces an uphill battle in bringing internet access to its population, which is dispersed across difficult terrain and hundreds of islands. General internet penetration remains very low – only about 24.1% of the population were internet users at the start of 2025 datareportal.com datareportal.com. In other words, roughly three out of every four Papua New Guineans have never been online. This rate is starkly below the global average and even lags behind many neighboring Pacific Island countries. The total number of internet users was estimated at 2.57 million
5 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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