A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make but still packs a massive energy punch. The design, which is currently being tested in the lab, uses dirt-cheap ingredients: sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based elec...

Google Maps finally stops eating your battery for lunch Samsung Newsroom Samsung’s next big software update, One UI 8.5, is shaping up to be more than just a fresh coat of paint. Thanks to some private firmware leaks that are currently making the rounds, we are getting our first look at the Galaxy S26 series software – and it includes a brilliant little feature hidden inside the My Files app that could save you from a major headache while traveling. What Happened According to code strings sp...

Rivian keys now live in your Apple Wallet – just don’t lose your phone AND your sanity Unsplash Rivian owners, your phone is finally becoming a proper key. The company’s software chief, Wassym Bensaid, has confirmed that the upcoming .46 update will officially turn on Digital Key support for second-generation R1S and R1T vehicles. This isn’t just an app update; it introduces native keys that live right inside your Apple Wallet on your iPhone and Apple Watch. The best part? It uses bo...