Marcin Frąckiewicz

Marcin Frąckiewicz is the CEO of TS2 Space and a longtime technology entrepreneur focused on telecommunications, satellite communications and digital innovation. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), he writes about space technology, artificial intelligence and publicly traded technology companies. His analysis covers major market trends, emerging technologies and the businesses shaping the future of the global economy.

New Chrome Privacy Reports Raise Fingerprinting Fears as Edge, Firefox and Brave Offer Built-In Defenses
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New Chrome Privacy Reports Raise Fingerprinting Fears as Edge, Firefox and Brave Offer Built-In Defenses

Google Chrome is facing renewed privacy questions after a series of reports Friday pointed out the browser still doesn't have native protections against browser fingerprinting—a tracking tactic that picks up on details like fonts, screen size, and graphics hardware to identify users. According to The Register, which referenced privacy consultant Alexander Hanff, Chrome remains vulnerable to “at least thirty distinct fingerprinting techniques.” Timing is key here—Chrome commands 66.7% of the global browser market, per Statcounter’s March data. That kind of reach means any privacy gap, no matter how slim, could impact a massive chunk of web traffic.
April 17, 2026
TCL 2026 TV Lineup Lands With QM8L, QM7L and $8,000 RM9L as Mini LED Fight Heats Up
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TCL 2026 TV Lineup Lands With QM8L, QM7L and $8,000 RM9L as Mini LED Fight Heats Up

On Friday, TCL widened its 2026 TV lineup in the U.S., rolling out the QM8L and QM7L SQD-Mini LED models and opening pre-orders for its first RGB-Mini LED, the RM9L. This followed the introduction of a more affordable UK series just one day before. In the U.S., pricing begins at $1,199.99 for the 55-inch QM7L, topping out at $29,999.99 for the massive 115-inch RM9L. Across the Atlantic, the new UK range kicks off at 379 pounds. Put together, these consecutive launches show TCL is aiming for both the high-end U.S. market and the more budget-friendly QLED and Mini LED segments in Britain. The timing coincides with a broader push by TV brands to tout color tech: RGB backlights rely on
April 17, 2026
Apple iOS 27 Leak Points to 4 New Apple Intelligence Features and Liquid Glass Tweaks
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Apple iOS 27 Leak Points to 4 New Apple Intelligence Features and Liquid Glass Tweaks

CUPERTINO, California, April 17, 2026, 09:47 PDT In the past two days, new leaks indicate iOS 27 won’t bring big overhauls. Instead, Apple is set to roll out minor updates to its Apple Intelligence AI suite and tweak the Liquid Glass interface only slightly. Reports from MacRumors, AppleInsider, and PhoneArena cite server code referencing four additional tools, while 9to5Mac says Apple wants to let people fine-tune Liquid Glass controls.
April 17, 2026
iPhone Loyalty Hits Record High as 2026 Survey Shows Android Users Nearly 4x More Likely to Switch
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iPhone Loyalty Hits Record High as 2026 Survey Shows Android Users Nearly 4x More Likely to Switch

CUPERTINO, California, April 17, 2026, 08:43 PDT Apple’s grip on its iPhone customer base just got even firmer, a fresh U.S. survey shows: 96.4% of respondents said their next device would stick with iPhone. The story is different on Android—13.6% there expect to jump ship at upgrade time, nearly quadruple the 3.6% of iPhone owners eyeing a switch, SellCell’s 2026 loyalty survey found.
April 17, 2026
Apple MacBook Air Drops Below $1,000 as Amazon Cuts New M5 Prices, Pro Hits $1,580
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Apple MacBook Air Drops Below $1,000 as Amazon Cuts New M5 Prices, Pro Hits $1,580

Apple’s latest MacBooks are already seeing markdowns, with Amazon and other U.S. retailers shaving prices just weeks after launch. The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air has dipped to $949, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB storage is now $1,580. Notably, these models only debuted in March. These markdowns effectively erase the $100 price hike Apple slapped on the new 13-inch Air compared to last year’s M4 model, which started at $999, for at least some stores. Sellers are ramping up spring promos, but according to Gartner, the PC market’s lift owes more to inventory build than actual demand.
April 17, 2026
OpenAI Codex Update Turns the Mac App Into a Desktop AI Agent With Browser, Memory and More
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OpenAI Codex Update Turns the Mac App Into a Desktop AI Agent With Browser, Memory and More

OpenAI on Thursday launched a sweeping Codex upgrade, giving the desktop app the ability to steer Mac software with its own cursor. There’s also a built-in browser now, plus image generation, memory, and a batch of automation features that expand Codex well past just code-writing. The rollout starts today for Codex desktop users logged in with ChatGPT. OpenAI says weekly Codex users top 3 million developers. This release stands out as the most explicit indication yet of OpenAI’s ambitions to build Codex into a desktop “superapp” that pulls in ChatGPT and the Atlas browser under one roof. “We realised we were spreading our efforts across too many apps and stacks,” chief of applications Fidji Simo wrote in an internal note,
April 16, 2026
Android Ultra Phones Face a New 2026 Squeeze as Memory Prices Soar and TSMC Capacity Tightens
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Android Ultra Phones Face a New 2026 Squeeze as Memory Prices Soar and TSMC Capacity Tightens

Taipei, April 17, 2026, 02:36 Global smartphone shipments dropped 4.1% in the first quarter, snapping a 10-quarter run of gains. Record-high memory prices pressured brands: fewer phones made it to market, and price tags went up. Now, fresh reports suggest certain Chinese Android manufacturers may pull back or hold off on “Ultra” models. TSMC, for its part, says leading-edge chip capacity is still stretched.
April 16, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for UFS 5.0 as Exynos 2700 Leak Signals Early 2nm Push
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Tipped for UFS 5.0 as Exynos 2700 Leak Signals Early 2nm Push

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra might see its biggest speed jump thanks to storage, not the processor. Several reports in the last day point to the device leading the pack with UFS 5.0 storage. Meanwhile, a Geekbench entry for the Exynos 2700 has surfaced, hinting at some early specs for Samsung’s 2027 mobile platform. Timing is key here: Samsung is moving to pack more of its own chips into Galaxy phones just as it faces rising component costs. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ models get Exynos 2600 chips in select regions, while the S26 Ultra sticks with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Mobile margins are already feeling the squeeze from pricier memory, Reuters noted.
April 16, 2026
Walmart Onn 4K Pro Google TV Leak Reveals Gemini, Matter and $59.88 Price
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Walmart Onn 4K Pro Google TV Leak Reveals Gemini, Matter and $59.88 Price

Bentonville, Arkansas—April 16, 2026, 12:36 CDT. Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV box has started showing up both in physical stores and popping up in location-specific online inventories before any official announcement. The updated model brings Gemini integration and Matter-over-Thread compatibility, but the price jumps to $59.88. Retailer listings and photos from early buyers highlight one trade-off: the rear USB-A port is downgraded to USB 2.0, instead of the USB 3.0 found on the current version.
April 16, 2026
Amazon Ember Artline TV Price, Release Date: $899 Samsung Frame Rival Opens U.S. Preorders
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Amazon Ember Artline TV Price, Release Date: $899 Samsung Frame Rival Opens U.S. Preorders

Amazon.com kicked off U.S. and Canadian preorders for its Ember Artline TV on Wednesday, aiming to ship starting April 22, with prices beginning at $899.99. Offered in 55-inch and 65-inch models, this marks Amazon’s debut in the art-TV niche popularized by Samsung’s Frame series, designed to hang flat against the wall and double as framed artwork. Amazon’s latest push shifts focus from budget sticks and partner-built screens to a living room centerpiece with more design flair. The company is also spotlighting Alexa+, its AI assistant, and Fire TV in this higher-end hardware, aiming for a showcase that rivals like Hisense and TCL are targeting too.
April 16, 2026
Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy
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Apple AirPods Max 2 Reviews Praise Noise Cancellation, but AirPods Pro 3 Looks Like the Better Buy

Cupertino, California, April 16, 2026, 10:35 AM PDT Apple’s AirPods Max 2 is drawing praise in new reviews for its improved sound clarity and a boost to active noise cancellation—microphones and software team up to tamp down ambient sounds. Still, with a $549 price tag, reviewers are split on whether those with the first-gen model should bother making the switch.
April 16, 2026
Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers
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Samsung Widens One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy A54, A55 and S25 as Quick Share Adds AirDrop-Style Transfers

Samsung expanded One UI 8.5 beta testing to a wider batch of older Galaxy models, with fresh beta versions landing for the Galaxy A54 and A55 in India. A ninth test build for the Galaxy S25 also turned up stateside. According to SamMobile, this S25 release brings Apple-device transfer support. File sizes: roughly 2.19GB for the A55 beta, and about 2.73GB on A54—suggesting Samsung’s push isn’t limited to its latest premium models. This is notable since, up to now, Samsung’s early software previews have stuck to newer Galaxy S and Z devices. Opening things up means a wider pool of users gets a taste of Galaxy AI features ahead of launch—something that could help Samsung edge closer to Apple’s ecosystem
April 16, 2026
Vivo X300 Ultra Global Launch Starts in Europe at €1,999 With 400mm Lens and Pro Video Tools
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Vivo X300 Ultra Global Launch Starts in Europe at €1,999 With 400mm Lens and Pro Video Tools

SHENZHEN, China, April 17, 2026, 00:39 CST Vivo is bringing the X300 Ultra to Europe, marking the first time the camera-focused flagship is available beyond China. Pre-orders are up with a €1,999 price tag, pushing Vivo’s premium X-series into the broader international scene. According to the company, the device pairs Zeiss co-developed lenses with advanced video features and supports optional long-range lens add-ons.
April 16, 2026
Microsoft hikes Surface PC prices as RAM crunch wipes out sub-$1,000 models
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Microsoft hikes Surface PC prices as RAM crunch wipes out sub-$1,000 models

REDMOND, Washington, April 16, 2026, 09:38 PDT Microsoft bumped up pricing on all its current-gen Surface PCs in the U.S. online store, so buyers won’t find a consumer model under $1,000 now. The 12-inch Surface Pro opens at $1,049.99, while the 13-inch Surface Laptop lists for $1,149.99. For those eyeing the 13-inch Surface Pro or the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop, the sticker hits $1,499.99. The largest, the 15-inch Surface Laptop, jumps to $1,599.99. Microsoft attributed the increases to pricier memory and components.
April 16, 2026
Microsoft Targets Apple’s MacBook Neo With Free Xbox Controller, 365 Offer for Students
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Microsoft Targets Apple’s MacBook Neo With Free Xbox Controller, 365 Offer for Students

REDMOND, Washington, April 16, 2026, 08:42 Microsoft launched a new U.S. college deal Wednesday, offering students a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, plus a custom Xbox Wireless Controller with the purchase of select Windows 11 PCs. The company is looking to counter Apple’s recent push into affordable laptops for students. Consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi called the promotion “more than $500 in added value” in a blog post, emphasizing there’s no additional cost for buyers.
April 16, 2026
YouTube finally lets users turn off Shorts with a zero-minute feed limit
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YouTube finally lets users turn off Shorts with a zero-minute feed limit

San Francisco, April 16, 2026, 08:38 AM PDT YouTube users now have the option to set their Shorts feed limit to zero minutes in the app — essentially shutting down the short-form video feature altogether. Google’s help page confirms that zero is officially among the choices under “Shorts feed limit,” which means users can hide the Shorts tab on mobile if they want to.
April 16, 2026
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