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.

Google AI Overviews Wrong 1 in 10 Cases, New Analysis Finds
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Google AI Overviews Wrong 1 in 10 Cases, New Analysis Finds

Roughly 10% of Google’s AI Overviews—the summaries stacked above standard search listings—got it wrong, according to a fresh New York Times-commissioned analysis, despite Google shifting the feature to its newer Gemini 3 model. AI startup Oumi ran 4,326 queries and saw accuracy climb from 85% in October to 91% by February. Now it's significant: Google is weaving AI-generated answers right into core search, not just leaving them as a side feature. Back in January, Gemini 3 became the default for AI Overviews, and the company introduced a follow-up question function. By late 2025, executives said more than 2 billion users were on board.
April 9, 2026
Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex
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Google Targets 500 Million Stranded Windows 10 PCs With ChromeOS Flex

Google is pitching ChromeOS Flex as an option for breathing new life into old Windows PCs and Macs. The company is teaming up with refurbished electronics marketplace Back Market to offer a roughly $3 USB installer kit, aiming to make installation easier. Google says the kit targets users looking to keep aging hardware secure after Microsoft ends Windows 10 support. The timing is key here: Windows 10 lost its free security updates on Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft maintains that PCs can still operate, but without technical support, software updates, or security patches—unless users make the jump to Windows 11 or sign up for Extended Security Updates, known as ESU. That program extends critical patches for a set timeframe.
April 9, 2026
Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android
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Google Rolls Out Chrome 147 Stable as Chrome 148 Beta Brings Web Serial, SharedWorker to Android

Google pushed Chrome 147 to stable for desktop and Android earlier this week, and the very next day, Chrome 148 beta landed on Android. The back-to-back updates step up network protections in the live release, while the beta build gets fresh hardware-focused features. It's relevant now as Google tweaks how the browser shields local devices and how web apps get access. Most users will barely notice 147 arriving—it’s mostly security and stability under the hood. But for developers, the 148 beta hints at Android browsers stepping up to handle tasks that used to demand native apps.
April 9, 2026
Pokémon Champions Launch Stumbles as HOME Error 9007, Missing Modes Spark Backlash
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Pokémon Champions Launch Stumbles as HOME Error 9007, Missing Modes Spark Backlash

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company dropped Pokémon Champions on Wednesday. Not long after, reports started piling up about a transfer glitch with Pokémon HOME. Competitive players weren’t thrilled either—complaints rolled in about missing formats, a limited selection of playable Pokémon, and other restrictions right out of the gate. The shaky debut is significant: Champions isn’t just a secondary effort. According to The Pokémon Company, this is the software that will anchor official Video Game Championships, or VGC. The plan is to kick off with the Indianapolis Regional Championships, which run from May 29-31, before scaling up to the World Championships scheduled for Aug. 28-30.
April 9, 2026
Apple Foldable iPhone Still Seen for September Despite Delay Fears — and the Price Could Top $2,000
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Apple Foldable iPhone Still Seen for September Despite Delay Fears — and the Price Could Top $2,000

Cupertino, California — April 9, 2026, 07:11 PDT. Apple’s debut foldable iPhone is still on track for a September reveal, Bloomberg and Wall Street analysts say, despite a Nikkei Asia report this week pointing to engineering setbacks that might drag out initial shipments by several months. Reuters noted Bloomberg’s position that the new device would land with Apple’s usual fall lineup, appearing alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max—a timeline Morgan Stanley and Evercore ISI analysts have since backed.
April 9, 2026
Nvidia DLSS 5 Faces Fresh Resistance After Dev Warning, Gamer Poll and YouTube Copyright Claim
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Nvidia DLSS 5 Faces Fresh Resistance After Dev Warning, Gamer Poll and YouTube Copyright Claim

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 launch is facing new pushback. Liquid Swords tech director Fredrik Lönn called the tool unfit for production, citing the need for tighter integration and much wider hardware compatibility before developers could trust it. His team skipped DLSS 5 entirely for “Samson.” Nvidia’s been hyping DLSS 5 as a major leap for game visuals, due out this fall. But the run-up hasn’t been smooth: a developer flagged concerns, readers in a poll pushed back with heavy doubt, and a copyright dispute—unrelated to Nvidia—temporarily pulled the official trailer in Italy.
April 9, 2026
Apple MacBook Neo Demand Stays Strong Despite 8GB RAM Criticism as Supply Questions Rise
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Apple MacBook Neo Demand Stays Strong Despite 8GB RAM Criticism as Supply Questions Rise

Cupertino, California, April 9, 2026, 06:09 PDT. Apple is in discussions with suppliers about possibly ramping up production of its $599 MacBook Neo, after demand outstripped expectations, Tim Culpan’s Culpium newsletter reported, calling it a “massive dilemma.” According to AppleInsider, the tech giant is considering if it should commit to more component orders or stick with its existing inventory. Gizmodo noted some customers are already facing two- to three-week shipping delays.
April 9, 2026
Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates
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Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates

Redmond, Washington, April 9, 2026, 06:12 Microsoft on Thursday said it’s moving to restore access for the developers of WireGuard and VeraCrypt after a sweep through its Windows Hardware Program cut them off from pushing Windows updates. “Should be fixed in a bit,” Microsoft vice president Scott Hanselman posted. VeraCrypt’s Mounir Idrassi said he’s now in touch with the right folks at Microsoft.)
April 9, 2026
Motorola Quietly Hikes Moto G Prices by Up to 50% as Memory Crunch Hits Budget Phones
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Motorola Quietly Hikes Moto G Prices by Up to 50% as Memory Crunch Hits Budget Phones

Motorola has bumped up U.S. prices for three of its 2026 Moto G handsets on its own site, with the Moto G Play now listed at $249.99, the Moto G at $299.99, and the Moto G Power at $399.99. That’s a jump from the earlier MSRPs—$179.99, $199.99, and $299.99—announced back in November and December. This uptick hits the Android segment where price sensitivity runs high and manufacturers are squeezed on margins. IDC has global smartphone shipments dropping 12.9% in 2026, with average selling prices climbing 14% to a record $523. “Certainly going to show up as higher prices for consumers,” Emarketer’s Jacob Bourne told Reuters.
April 9, 2026
Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose
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Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose

Amazon plans to pull the plug on support for Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices dating back to 2012 or earlier, starting May 20. After that, owners won’t be able to access the Kindle Store or download, borrow, or buy new books directly on those older models. The company notes on its help page that any books already saved on the devices will remain available even after the cutoff. This isn’t just another software phase-out. Amazon’s move impacts models as far back as the first Kindle, launched in 2007. Owners who deregister or reset those older readers after May 20 won’t be able to re-register them, locking the devices out for good.
April 9, 2026
Apple iOS 26.4.1 Update Fixes iCloud Sync Bug Affecting Passwords and iPhone Apps
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Apple iOS 26.4.1 Update Fixes iCloud Sync Bug Affecting Passwords and iPhone Apps

April 9, 2026, 04:13 PDT—Cupertino, California. Apple rolled out iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 on Wednesday, issuing a minor update aimed at resolving an iCloud syncing glitch affecting Passwords and other apps for iPhone and iPad. Notably, the company’s security update page reports no CVE listings—meaning no documented security vulnerabilities are tied to this patch.
April 9, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Tests IBM Quantum Computing to Hunt Money Mules
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Lloyds Banking Group Tests IBM Quantum Computing to Hunt Money Mules

Lloyds Banking Group claims it’s finished what it calls the first experiment of its kind using quantum computing to spot money mules. Teaming up with IBM, the nine-month project embedded a fake suspect in anonymised transaction data—and the bank says the technology flagged it. According to Lloyds, the goal was to build up stronger tools to fight fraud and scams. The change is significant: fraud is still a persistent drain on UK finance. According to UK Finance, criminals stole £1.17 billion in 2024 across both unauthorised and authorised fraud. Last month, the British government offered quantum technology support valued at up to £2 billion and set a target for large-scale quantum computer deployment by the early 2030s.
April 8, 2026
HSBC Holdings Shares Surge as Iran Ceasefire Eases Gulf Fears Ahead of Earnings
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HSBC Holdings Shares Surge as Iran Ceasefire Eases Gulf Fears Ahead of Earnings

Shares of HSBC Holdings surged 6.6% to finish at HK$138.60 in Hong Kong trading Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran. That move trimmed concerns about the bank’s exposure to the Middle East and sent oil prices sliding beneath $100 a barrel. This shift is significant: HSBC has spent months pitching investors on the idea that stronger connections between Asia and the Gulf would drive its next growth chapter. That narrative took a hit when the Iran war broke out, putting trade through the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil flows—at risk. Banks with larger operations in the region, including HSBC, have come under pressure.
April 8, 2026
Iran Says Lavan Oil Refinery Hit, Israel Denies Role as Ceasefire Faces Early Test
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Iran Says Lavan Oil Refinery Hit, Israel Denies Role as Ceasefire Faces Early Test

Iran reported that an oil refinery on Lavan Island was hit by what it called an "enemy attack" just after 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday, sparking a fire but leaving no casualties. This incident comes shortly after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, marking one of the first strikes on key energy infrastructure since the announcement. Tehran didn't name any suspects, and Reuters said it couldn't confirm who was responsible. The Times of Israel later noted that the Israeli military denied any connection to the alleged strike. The truce was expected to calm the Strait of Hormuz—vital for about 20% of global oil flows—and begin reversing the supply jolt that left tankers stuck and sent crude soaring.
April 8, 2026
NatWest Group Plc Taps Jefferies Banker in Push for Private Capital Fees
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NatWest Group Plc Taps Jefferies Banker in Push for Private Capital Fees

NatWest Group Plc has brought in Nick Rodolakis from Jefferies to lead its funds and sponsor coverage, naming him to a top slot within the corporate and institutional bank as of April 13. Rodolakis will report directly to Isabelle Girolami, who oversees the division. For the British lender, the timing of the hire couldn’t be better. With interest rates coming down, banks are scrambling to boost fee-driven revenue as net interest income—essentially the gap between lending returns and deposit costs—shows signs of softening. NatWest hasn’t stood still; it’s bumped up its targets and inked a £2.7 billion deal to buy wealth manager Evelyn Partners, marking its most significant acquisition since the financial crisis.
April 8, 2026
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