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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.

Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

Android’s PS2 Emulation Revolution: New ARMSX2 Emulator Brings PlayStation 2 Classics to Your Phone

ARMSX2, a new open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, launched this week on Android, debuting on GitHub with version 1.0 and a quick 1.0.1 patch. The emulator arrives after AetherSX2’s abandonment and uses a translation layer for ARM64, resulting in slower performance and some crashes. Developers are working on fixes and plan a Google Play Store release soon. ARMSX2 aims to match PCSX2’s features and compatibility over time.
29 October 2025
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48 Hours Without AI: Why Some People Are Unplugging from Artificial Intelligence

48 Hours Without AI: Why Some People Are Unplugging from Artificial Intelligence

Half of U.S. adults now say they are more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021, even as weekly ChatGPT users top 800 million. A small but vocal group is trying to avoid AI tools, but many find it nearly impossible as the technology becomes embedded in phones, search engines, and workplace software. Some artists and venues label or ban AI-generated content to signal human authorship.
29 October 2025
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Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Musk’s Epic Pay Deal Divides Investors – What You Need to Know

Tesla’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Musk’s Epic Pay Deal Divides Investors – What You Need to Know

Tesla shareholders will vote Nov. 6 on Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package, the largest in corporate history. Proxy advisers ISS and Glass Lewis urge rejection, while unions and Democratic officials condemn the deal; some large Republican-run state pension funds support it. Tesla stock has surged nearly 80% this year, reaching about $460 after record Q3 deliveries. Board chair Robyn Denholm warns Musk may step down if the plan fails.
29 October 2025
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Volkswagen’s Bold Gambit: Used-Car Boom & Rental Push to Revive Profits (Plus One Driver’s Harrowing Pond Rescue!)

Volkswagen’s Bold Gambit: Used-Car Boom & Rental Push to Revive Profits (Plus One Driver’s Harrowing Pond Rescue!)

VW Financial Services sold about 270,000 used cars in Europe in 2024, while Volkswagen Group Mobility reported 444,000 used-car sales, up 16% from 2023. The division posted €3.0 billion in operating profit, with management expecting higher results in 2025. VW shares hover near €91 after recent lows, as analysts see mixed technical signals. Falling used-EV values are squeezing margins, with VW and Toyota executives warning of weak demand.
29 October 2025
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Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

The IMF raised its 2025 Saudi GDP growth forecast to 4% as oil production recovers and non-oil sectors expand. Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim projects 5.1% growth next year. Prof. Omar M. Yaghi became the first Saudi to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The Tadawul index remains steady near 11,600 points, while Aramco trades close to its annual high.
29 October 2025
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Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have hit 21 of Russia’s 38 major oil refineries since January, cutting Russian refining capacity by 20%, President Zelenskyy said. Overnight attacks on October 29 set fuel depots ablaze in Crimea and hit refineries in Ulyanovsk and Stavropol. Brent crude rose to $64.5 a barrel after new U.S. and EU sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil stocks remain down 40–50% from earlier this year.
29 October 2025
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Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta reports Q3 results Oct. 29 after the close, with analysts expecting around $49.5 billion revenue and $6.7 EPS. Shares trade near record highs, up 25% year-to-date. The company is spending heavily on AI, including a $27 billion data center JV and a $2 billion Rivos acquisition. EU regulators are investigating Meta’s data and moderation practices under the Digital Services Act.
29 October 2025
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Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

Fed Cuts Rates, Stocks Soar — But U.S. Mortgage Rates Refuse to Budge

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75–4.00% on Oct. 29, citing slowing job growth and 3% inflation. U.S. stocks hit record highs, with the S&P 500 closing near 6,891 and the Nasdaq at 23,827. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.19%, their lowest since late 2024, but housing sales remain near 30-year lows. Long-term Treasury yields hover near 4%, with further Fed cuts expected this year.
29 October 2025
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Meet Neo: The $20K Humanoid Butler Coming to Your Home (With a Big Catch!)

Meet Neo: The $20K Humanoid Butler Coming to Your Home (With a Big Catch!)

1X Technologies has opened pre-orders for Neo, a $20,000 humanoid home robot set to ship in 2026 to early US buyers. Neo can fold laundry, carry groceries, recognize faces, and play music, but relies on remote human operators for complex tasks. OpenAI and Samsung back the company, with investors pouring billions into humanoid robotics. Experts warn the technology remains far from fully autonomous.
29 October 2025
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Tech Titans Hit Stratospheric Highs: Apple & Microsoft Smash $4T, Nvidia Eyes $5T Amid AI Frenzy

Tech Titans Hit Stratospheric Highs: Apple & Microsoft Smash $4T, Nvidia Eyes $5T Amid AI Frenzy

Apple’s market cap hit $4.005 trillion on Oct. 28 as shares reached $269.89, becoming the third U.S. company to cross $4T. Microsoft ended the day at $4.04 trillion, while Nvidia neared $5 trillion after announcing $500 billion in AI chip orders. Tech stocks drove the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record highs. Analysts cite strong iPhone and cloud demand, but some warn valuations may be overheating.
29 October 2025
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Verizon’s Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Subscriber Surge & Bold 5G Moves Under New CEO

Verizon’s Q3 Surprise: Earnings Beat, Subscriber Surge & Bold 5G Moves Under New CEO

Verizon posted Q3 adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share, beating forecasts, though revenue of $33.8 billion missed estimates. The company added 44,000 postpaid wireless subscribers, more than double analyst expectations. Dan Schulman took over as CEO in October, announcing new fiber expansion deals. Shares rebounded after the report but remain down about 8% over three months.
29 October 2025
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Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

Bitcoin Slides as Fed Meets – 98% of Traders Bet on Rate Cut Fueling Crypto Rally

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% at its Oct. 29 meeting, with futures pricing in a near-certain move. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slipped ahead of the decision, with Bitcoin trading near $114,850 and Ether down about 2.6%. Major brokerages anticipate another rate cut in December. Investors are watching for signals on future Fed policy and liquidity measures.
29 October 2025
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Boeing Scores Asia Mega-Deals Thanks to Trump – But Q3 Earnings Could Reveal a $4 Billion Shock

Boeing Scores Asia Mega-Deals Thanks to Trump – But Q3 Earnings Could Reveal a $4 Billion Shock

Boeing stock has surged 26% in 2025, fueled by major jet orders from Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam during President Trump’s Asia trip. Vietnam Airlines alone agreed to buy 50 Boeing jets for about $8 billion. Boeing reports Q3 earnings today, with analysts expecting $22 billion in revenue but J.P. Morgan warns of a possible $4 billion charge tied to 777X delays. Jet deliveries rose to 55 in September, up from 33 a year ago.
29 October 2025
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