Daily Tech Headlines New Feature Allows Users to Change @gmail.com Address - DTH
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Jan 16, 2026 Google's new feature lets users change their @gmail.com addresses while keeping their data intact. ASUS clarifies GPU availability amidst supply constraints, and a significant U.S.-Taiwan trade deal aims to enhance semiconductor production. Meanwhile, Netflix extends its theatrical window to 45 days, stirring controversy in the industry. TikTok bolsters age verification processes in Europe and the UK, while YouTube relaxes ad policies for more controversial content. Plus, a Bluetooth vulnerability could enable device hijacking.
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Gmail Lets You Change Your @gmail.com Address
- Google now lets users change their @gmail.com address while keeping the old address as an alias.
- Users retain data and can sign in with either address, but creating new aliases is limited for 12 months.
ASUS Clarifies GPU Availability Confusion
- ASUS retracted claims that RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 Ti GPUs were discontinued due to supply issues, not production halts.
- Memory costs from the AI boom may still limit availability despite ASUS's intent to continue selling the cards.
Major U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal Targets Chips
- The U.S. finalized a trade deal with Taiwan requiring Taiwanese firms to invest $250 billion plus $250 billion in credit guarantees across key tech sectors.
- The agreement aims to reshore semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains for security and economic reasons.