For a couple of years now, scientists have positioned lithium metal batteries as the next major breakthrough in battery technology, thanks to two main advantages over their lithium-ion counterparts. First, they can store at least 33 percent more powe…
Source: Engadget | A new coating could be the key to lighter lithium metal batteries

The competition between semiconductor giants is getting ugly, and it could have an unfortunate impact on many of the devices you buy. GlobalFoundries has sued the Taiwanese firm TSMC for allegedly violating 16 patents tied to its chip production bus…
Source: Engadget | GlobalFoundries lawsuit threatens sales bans against Apple, NVIDIA

Streaming dominates Netflix's universe, but don't think its disc-based service is dead yet — in fact, it just marked a big milestone. The other part of Netflix's business just shipped its 5 billionth disc (Rocketman, if you're curious) 21 years aft…
Source: Engadget | Netflix has shipped 5 billion discs

Facebook is reportedly working on a standalone companion messaging app for Instagram. The Verge reported today that the app, which will be called Threads, appears to mimic many of Snapchat's most popular features. The new app is designed to be used w…
Source: Engadget | Instagram tests 'Threads' app with automatic updates for close friends

Bell's multicopter UAV completed a successful first flight today at its testing site near Fort Worth, Texas. Known as the APT 70, the six by nine-foot vehicle has a range of 19 miles and can transport up to 70 pounds. The fully autonomous drone is de…
Source: Engadget | Bell’s self-flying cargo drone completes its first flight

It's no secret that many American officials are worried about hacks targeting the 2020 election, but there's one fear this time around that wasn't present in 2016: ransomware. Reuters has learned that Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Infrastructure…
Source: Engadget | US officials brace for ransomware attacks against election systems