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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 Near $4T, Tesla Scraps ‘Dojo’, Palantir Shines Amid Global AI Shake-Up

AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia Near $4T, Tesla Scraps ‘Dojo’, Palantir Shines Amid Global AI Shake-Up

Nvidia reached a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the first public company to do so, with its shares closing above the milestone in early July. Nvidia remains near record highs as AI demand powers its chips, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted fresh record closes in mid‑August driven by AI mega‑caps. AMD’s data-center chip revenue rose 14% but fell short of expectations, triggering a more than 5% drop in its stock. Super Micro Computer fell 18% after guiding lower results, as investors perceived a loss of AI server share to larger rivals. Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater more than doubled its
18 August 2025
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Black Holes, Breakthrough Cures & Robot Olympics – Science Highlights (Aug 17–18, 2025)

Black Holes, Breakthrough Cures & Robot Olympics – Science Highlights (Aug 17–18, 2025)

On Aug 6, 2025, astronomers announced the discovery of the most distant black hole in galaxy CAPERS-LRD-z9, formed about 500 million years after the Big Bang, whose light has travelled 13.3 billion years to reach Earth and is estimated to have a mass up to 300 million solar masses. On Aug 15, 2025, NASA/ISRO’s NISAR mission deployed its 12-meter mesh radar reflector in orbit, the largest reflector NASA has ever placed in space, with science operations planned for late fall 2025. On Aug 16, 2025, researchers confirmed astatine-188 (85 protons, 103 neutrons) as the heaviest known proton-emitting isotope, produced by
18 August 2025
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Breathtaking Skywatching Spectacles on Aug 18–19, 2025: Meteors, Planetary Trio, Auroras & More

Breathtaking Skywatching Spectacles on Aug 18–19, 2025: Meteors, Planetary Trio, Auroras & More

The Perseids meteor shower remains active Aug 18–23, 2025, with peak rates up to 50–100 meteors per hour under dark skies, but a bright Moon 84% full on Aug 12 reduced peak rates to about 10–20 per hour; by Aug 18–19 the Moon wanes to ~23% and ~15% illumination, improving viewing. Auroras could appear around Aug 19 due to the solar maximum and a potential minor G1 geomagnetic storm, offering modest displays at high latitudes if solar wind conditions are favorable. On Aug 19 (and Aug 20), a slim crescent Moon joins Venus and Jupiter in the predawn eastern sky,
18 August 2025
SpaceX’s 100th Launch, China’s Double Liftoff, Astronaut’s Heroic Return & Mercury’s Big Shrink – Aug 17-18 Space Highlights

SpaceX’s 100th Launch, China’s Double Liftoff, Astronaut’s Heroic Return & Mercury’s Big Shrink – Aug 17-18 Space Highlights

On Aug. 17, China launched the Long March-4C from Xichang at 4:55 p.m. local time with the Shiyan-28B 02 satellite for space environment exploration and technology tests. Hours later on Aug. 17, China launched a Long March-6 from Taiyuan at 10:15 p.m., deploying the ninth batch of low-Earth orbit satellites to form a new internet constellation. These dual Aug. 17 launches marked the 589th and 590th missions of China’s Long March rocket family. On Aug. 17, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to New Delhi after piloting Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission, which launched June 25 and splashed down July 15 after
18 August 2025
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Tech Titans Face Off, Rockets Soar, and Biotech Breakthroughs – Tech News Roundup (Aug 17–18, 2025)

Tech Titans Face Off, Rockets Soar, and Biotech Breakthroughs – Tech News Roundup (Aug 17–18, 2025)

Smartphones & Gadgets: Pixel Teasers and iPhone Rumors Cybersecurity: Telecom Ransomware Shock Space & Aerospace: Record Launches and New Missions Biotech & Health Tech: New Cures and Big Deals Tech Policy & Regulation: Trade Tensions and Antitrust Fines Autos & Mobility: Carmaker Alliances and EV Moves Sources: Reuters, Spaceflight Now, TechRadar, PhoneArena, MacRumors, TS2 Technology techradar.com techradar.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com cybernewscentre.com cybernewscentre.com ts2.tech ts2.tech, et al.
18 August 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bids & Backlash – Inside the Explosive 48 Hours of Aug 17–18, 2025

AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bids & Backlash – Inside the Explosive 48 Hours of Aug 17–18, 2025

OpenAI released GPT-5 during Aug 17–18, 2025 rollout, billed as a major upgrade with strong coding, math, and science capabilities, while Sam Altman acknowledged it still lacks self-learning. In China, Pan Jianwei’s team used AI to position over 2,000 neutral-atom qubits in 3D in 1/60,000 of a second, a 10× larger array than prior work, in a result published in Physical Review Letters. MIT researchers designed novel antibiotic compounds with generative AI, generating 36 million candidate molecules and identifying compounds potent against MRSA and drug-resistant gonorrhea. Allen Institute for AI unveiled MolmoAct, an open-source robotics model that reasons in 3D,
18 August 2025
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Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

<li Drone registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds (250 grams), with a $5 fee via the FAA DroneZone and a validity of three years. <li Since 2023, FAA Remote ID is required for most drones, with a compliance deadline of March 16, 2024, and flying without Remote ID can result in FAA fines or suspension of your pilot certificate. <li Recreational flyers must pass the Recreational UAS Safety Test and follow FAA model aircraft rules, including visual line of sight, under 400 feet, and yielding to manned aircraft. <li Commercial operators must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
17 August 2025
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From Satellite Struggles to Starlink: Inside Solomon Islands’ Internet Access Revolution

From Satellite Struggles to Starlink: Inside Solomon Islands’ Internet Access Revolution

The Coral Sea Cable System is a 4,700 km submarine fiber‑optic link completed in late 2019 and brought online in 2020, connecting Solomon Islands to Papua New Guinea and Australia with an initial 200 Gbps capacity and up to 20 Tbps total. Since going live, the Coral Sea cable has allowed ten times more data at the same price for users in Honiara and provincial capitals. Our Telekom launched 4G/LTE in Honiara in 2017, Bmobile-Vodafone followed around 2018, and by 2025 4G is present in parts of Guadalcanal, Malaita, Western, and Choiseul, with 50 remote villages lit in 2024–2025 via
17 August 2025
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Breakthrough Cures, Big Deals, and Global Health Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 16–17, 2025)

Breakthrough Cures, Big Deals, and Global Health Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 16–17, 2025)

For the period August 16–17, 2025, the biotech, pharma, medical, and health sectors saw a range of significant developments worldwide. Below is a comprehensive roundup of top stories categorized by theme, complete with expert insights and source links: Clinical Trial Results & Study Readouts Drug & Device Approvals Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships Public Health Alerts Research & Medical Breakthroughs Healthcare Policy & Industry Trends Each news item above includes direct source references for verification. This roundup spans clinical trial outcomes, drug approvals, industry deals, public health alerts, research breakthroughs, and policy updates from around the globe during August 16–17, 2025,
17 August 2025
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Global Business Weekend: Record Highs, AI Shake-ups, Oil Bears & Major Deals

Global Business Weekend: Record Highs, AI Shake-ups, Oil Bears & Major Deals

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time intraday high, surpassing its December peak of 45,073 to join Nasdaq and the S&P 500 in 2025 highs. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in UnitedHealth Group, sending UnitedHealth shares up about 9.5%. Nvidia’s market capitalization climbed to $4 trillion amid AI-driven rally. The Nasdaq Composite posted its 18th record close of 2025 and was up about 11% year-to-date. Apple said it will invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. projects, bringing its total commitment to $600 billion. Futures priced roughly an 89% chance of a September rate cut, despite warnings
17 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: Hedge Funds Pile In, Tesla’s Dojo U-Turn & Palantir’s Reality Check

AI Stock Frenzy: Hedge Funds Pile In, Tesla’s Dojo U-Turn & Palantir’s Reality Check

Bridgewater Associates more than doubled its Nvidia stake to 7.23 million shares, a $1.14 billion position, and boosted bets on Alphabet and Microsoft by 84% and 112% respectively in Q2 filings. Tiger Global Management added 4 million Amazon shares, ending June with 10 million Amazon shares worth $2.34 billion, and lifted positions in Alphabet, Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta. ARK Invest ETFs posted record inflows, with 2025 year-to-date flows turning from negative to over $2.6 billion in the black. U.S. authorities approved a deal allowing Nvidia and AMD to resume selling advanced AI processors to China, requiring 15% of China-sale revenues
17 August 2025
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Black Holes, Brain Breakthroughs & Robot Olympics – Top Science News (Aug 16–17, 2025)

Black Holes, Brain Breakthroughs & Robot Olympics – Top Science News (Aug 16–17, 2025)

The distant black hole CAPERS-LRD-z9 was confirmed in a galaxy about 500 million years after the Big Bang, with light travel of 13.3 billion years and an estimated mass up to 300 million solar masses. NASA/ISRO’s NISAR satellite unfurled its 12-meter mesh radar antenna reflector in orbit on Aug 15, 2025, in about 37 minutes, the largest radar dish NASA has launched. Astatine-188, the heaviest known proton-emitting isotope with 85 protons and 103 neutrons, was discovered by Finnish researchers, produced by smashing Strontium-84 into a silver target, and described as strongly deformed or “watermelon-shaped.” Cyclo[48]carbon, a ring of 48 carbon
17 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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