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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: Nvidia’s $54 B Forecast Fuels Rally as Snowflake & MongoDB Surge; Governments & Giants Double Down on AI Boom

AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s $54 B Forecast Fuels Rally as Snowflake & MongoDB Surge; Governments & Giants Double Down on AI Boom

In-Depth Report Nvidia’s Blockbuster Earnings Test the AI Trade AI-chip bellwether Nvidia delivered another blowout quarter, underlining the extraordinary scale of the ongoing AI boom. The company’s fiscal Q2 results (reported Aug 27) easily beat estimates, and management issued an even higher forecast for Q3 revenue — about $54 billion, plus/minus 2% reuters.com. That guidance edged past Wall Street’s ~$53.1 billion consensus and implies astonishing 170%+ growth year-on-year, cementing Nvidia as the de facto arms dealer of the AI era. Behind the numbers is “robust demand” from cloud providers expanding generative AI infrastructure reuters.com. Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta – many
28 August 2025
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Breakthroughs & Bombshells: Science News Roundup (Aug 27–28, 2025)

Breakthroughs & Bombshells: Science News Roundup (Aug 27–28, 2025)

Key Facts Space and Astronomy August 27–28 delivered big news from the cosmos. Astronomers witnessed a planet in the making for the first time: using ESO’s Very Large Telescope, a team directly imaged WISPIT 2b, a gas giant forming within the dusty rings of a young star sci.news sci.news. The newborn planet, about five times Jupiter’s mass, glows red-hot as it gathers gas. “Discovering this planet… was an amazing experience — we were incredibly lucky,” said Leiden Observatory’s Dr. Richelle van Capelleveen sci.news. She explained that WISPIT 2, a Sun-like star just 5 million years old, sits in an unexpected stellar group,
28 August 2025
Spectacular Late-August Sky Show: Dark Moon, Meteors, Planets & Satellite Trains on Aug 28–29, 2025

Spectacular Late-August Sky Show: Dark Moon, Meteors, Planets & Satellite Trains on Aug 28–29, 2025

Dark “Black Moon” Nights & Shooting Stars Late August 2025 brings unusually dark skies thanks to a rare Black Moon. The new Moon on Aug. 23 was the third new Moon in a season of four space.com – a configuration that leaves the next days moonless. By Aug 27–28 the slim crescent Moon is just a few days old and sets soon after dusk, so Moonlight won’t drown out fainter night-sky sights ts2.tech. With the Moon out of the way, observers have perfect conditions for meteors – if the meteors cooperate. The Perseid meteor shower (debris from Comet Swift–Tuttle) peaked on
28 August 2025
“SpaceX Hits 400th Landing, NASA Rallies Volunteers & Webb Snaps New Cosmic Wonders – Top Space News Aug 27–28, 2025”

“SpaceX Hits 400th Landing, NASA Rallies Volunteers & Webb Snaps New Cosmic Wonders – Top Space News Aug 27–28, 2025”

SpaceX Launches & Reusability Milestones On Aug. 27 SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, and its first-stage booster (B1095) successfully returned to SpaceX’s droneship in the Atlantic. Spaceflight reports confirm this landing marks the company’s 400th ocean recovery of a Falcon first stage space.com space.com. The booster had flown once before (May 20, 2025 Starlink launch) and achieved a nearly perfect touchdown. SpaceX emphasized the significance of this reuse: in a live update, a SpaceX executive said the team must “keep challenging ourselves to achieve higher launch rates, greater lift capability, and higher
28 August 2025
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Tech Titans Unleash Shocking Gadgets, Cyber Showdowns and Space Feats – August 27–28, 2025 Tech Roundup

Tech Titans Unleash Shocking Gadgets, Cyber Showdowns and Space Feats – August 27–28, 2025 Tech Roundup

Consumer Electronics: Big Batteries and Flagship Phones Smartphone makers are pushing limits. Realme unveiled a teaser for an Aug 27 event: a concept phone with a 15,000mAh battery – far above today’s norm gadgets360.com. The company claims this battery (using its ultra-high silicon-content anode) can power 50 hours of video playback (over five days’ use) gadgets360.com, despite the device’s slim profile. This follows Realme’s earlier 10,000mAh prototype. At the same time, OnePlus is reportedly skipping “14” and naming its next flagship OnePlus 15, set for late 2025 (India rollout early 2026) business-standard.com. Rumors cite a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, up
28 August 2025
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AI Revolution Unfolds in 48 Hours: $3 Trillion Forecasts, $9B Bets, and New AI Rules

AI Revolution Unfolds in 48 Hours: $3 Trillion Forecasts, $9B Bets, and New AI Rules

Big Tech: Soaring Forecasts and Massive Investments Nvidia’s record quarter fuels optimism. On Aug. 27, chipmaker Nvidia delivered another strong earnings report, defying recent chatter about an “AI bubble.” Revenue for the latest quarter hit $46.7 billion (56% higher year-on-year), slightly topping analyst estimates abcnews.go.com. More importantly, CEO Jensen Huang struck an emphatically bullish tone on AI’s trajectory. “A new industrial revolution has started. The AI race is on,” Huang declared on an investor call, predicting “$3 trillion to $4 trillion in AI infrastructure spend by the end of the decade” reuters.com. This jaw-dropping forecast – a multi-trillion dollar market by 2030 –
28 August 2025
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Uganda’s Internet Access Revolution: From Digital Divide to Digital Drive in 2025

Uganda’s Internet Access Revolution: From Digital Divide to Digital Drive in 2025

Introduction Uganda’s internet landscape is a mix of rapid growth and persistent gaps. Over the past decade, the country has seen a boom in mobile phone usage and internet services, yet a majority of Ugandans remain offline due to infrastructure shortfalls, high costs, and socio-economic barriers. This report provides an in-depth look at the state of internet access in Uganda as of 2024–2025, covering penetration rates, service types (mobile, broadband, satellite), key providers, infrastructure developments, government policies, inclusion challenges, and the future outlook. All statistics are the most recent available – many from 2024 or early 2025 – to give
28 August 2025
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Bali Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Huge Fines

Bali Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Huge Fines

The maximum legal drone altitude in Bali is 150 meters above ground, and flying higher requires explicit permission from the DGCA. All drones must be registered with the DGCA via the SIPUDI online system, with a registration certificate valid for 3 years and the drone labeled with its unique registration number. A Remote Pilot License (RPL) is required for any commercial or professional drone use, with training, a written exam, and a flight test, and the license is typically valid for 2–3 years. For recreational use (Category 1), drones under 2 kg require no permit, while drones over 2 kg
27 August 2025
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Panama’s Internet Revolution: Fiber, 5G, and Starlink Connecting Every Corner

Panama’s Internet Revolution: Fiber, 5G, and Starlink Connecting Every Corner

As of early 2024 Panama had 3.54 million internet users, about 78.8% of the population, with roughly 950,000 people still offline. By 2023 fixed broadband penetration reached about 18.1 per 100 people, equating to roughly 809,000 fixed lines in a country of about 4.5 million people. At the start of 2024, the median fixed broadband speed was 147.25 Mbps and the median mobile data speed was 18.5 Mbps according to Ookla data. The Aurora submarine cable has been operational since late 2022, and the Caribbean Express system has expanded Panama’s international bandwidth, reinforcing Panama City’s status as a regional internet
27 August 2025
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Quantum Tech Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Rock the Globe (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Quantum Tech Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Rock the Globe (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Key Facts: Scientific Breakthroughs and Research Publications One of the week’s most significant research advances came from a team at the University of California, Riverside, which demonstrated a new approach to scaling quantum computers via modular chips. In simulations, the researchers showed that several small quantum processor chips can be linked into a single fault-tolerant system even if the connections between chips are up to 10 times noisier than the chips themselves quantumcomputingreport.com. This finding is a major step toward larger quantum machines, indicating that “we don’t have to wait for perfect hardware to scale quantum computers” because high-fidelity chips
27 August 2025
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Bitcoin Whiplash, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & NFT Revival – All the Blockchain Bombshells (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Bitcoin Whiplash, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & NFT Revival – All the Blockchain Bombshells (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Major Developments in DeFi, NFT & Gaming DeFi momentum builds: The decentralized finance sector saw moderate growth during August’s last week, buoyed by climbing crypto prices. Total value locked in DeFi protocols rose about 3.3% to roughly $149.2 billion ts2.tech. Liquid staking leader Lido Finance led the pack with over $38.1B in assets staked ts2.tech, reflecting continued appetite for staking yields as Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade (enabling withdrawals) has bedded in. Lending and DEX platforms also benefited from renewed capital inflows. On-chain activity ticked up across multiple chains – a sign that traders are putting idle crypto to work amid the
27 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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