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Google is finally letting users change their Gmail address without creating a brand-new account—a long-requested feature that’s especially useful for anyone stuck with an outdated or embarrassing email name. With this update, users can keep their existing Google account, data, and emails while switching from one @gmail.com address to another, such as moving from abc@gmail.com to xyz@gmail.com. On a newly updated support page, Google explains that the “Google Account email” is the address used to sign in to Google services and identify the account to others. For accounts that end in @gmail.com, Google now allows users to replace that address…

The United States and Taiwan finalized a new trade agreement late Thursday that lowers tariffs on imports from the tech-focused region in exchange for major investment commitments inside the U.S. The deal is expected to ease pressure on technology prices while accelerating domestic semiconductor production. Under the agreement, tariffs on goods imported from Taiwan will drop from 20 percent to 15 percent, according to Reuters. The announcement comes just days after the Trump administration imposed new restrictions and tariffs on exports of “advanced computing chips,” including data center accelerators such as Nvidia’s H200, highlighting the administration’s dual-track approach of tightening…

Microsoft has started rolling out replacements for expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 systems running versions 24H2 and 25H2, according to a report from BleepingComputer. Secure Boot is a core security feature built into a system’s UEFI/BIOS that helps prevent malicious software from loading during startup by verifying digital signatures against trusted certificates stored on the device. Microsoft previously warned in November that the Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices currently in circulation are set to expire in June 2026. If these certificates are not updated in time, systems could face serious issues, including the inability…

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone translation tool aimed at competing directly with established services like Google Translate. The new tool relies on AI-driven language models to handle translations, positioning it as a flexible and context-aware alternative rather than a replacement for professional human translators. Because translations are generated using AI, OpenAI notes that results may not always match the accuracy or nuance of work done by a trained translator. However, the system is designed to be adaptable, allowing users to tailor the tone and style of translations for different audiences. Users can, for example, adjust output to sound…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently argued that we shouldn’t think of large language model output as “slop.” This is an interesting position, especially at a time when AI-generated content is widely criticized for degrading the quality of the web, inflating software complexity, and contributing—directly or indirectly—to rising prices across consumer electronics and software subscriptions. Unsurprisingly, not everyone is convinced. In a quietly hilarious act of digital protest, a browser extension called “Microsoft to Microslop” has appeared on the Chrome Web Store. As the name suggests, it replaces the word “Microsoft” with “Microslop” across webpages—purely as a visual change. The irony…

Do you really need 16GB of VRAM on your graphics card, or can you get by with just 8GB? If recent leaks and industry chatter are accurate, that decision may soon be taken out of consumers’ hands entirely. Nvidia is reportedly prioritizing lower-memory models, and Asus may have already halted production of the 16GB RTX 5070 Ti altogether. According to a post on the Chinese forum Board Channels, later reported by VideoCardz, Nvidia is cutting shipments of the 16GB versions of both the RTX 5060 Ti and the RTX 5070 Ti. This is particularly noteworthy because the higher-memory variants of…

ThinkPads have long earned a reputation for being no-nonsense work machines, built for people who want a proper laptop rather than something that feels like a tablet with a keyboard attached. That durability, combined with excellent keyboards and business-focused features, is also why they tend to be expensive and rarely discounted. That makes this current deal particularly appealing: a refurbished ThinkPad T14 is available for just $335.99 on eBay via Newegg, provided you’re willing to go with a slightly older model. The ThinkPad T-series has always been the backbone of Lenovo’s business lineup, and the 14-inch T14 is one of…

Google has released a new security update for Chrome, patching 10 vulnerabilities across desktop platforms. The fixes are included in Chrome 144.0.7559.59/60 for Windows and macOS, and 144.0.7559.59 for Linux. According to Google, none of the addressed flaws are known to have been exploited in real-world attacks so far, but users are still strongly encouraged to update as soon as possible. In a post on the Chrome Releases blog, Google’s Srinivas Sista detailed the vulnerabilities fixed in this release. All 10 issues were reported by external security researchers, with Google crediting itself in two cases. Of the total, three vulnerabilities…

A portable monitor can be one of the most transformative upgrades for laptop users, especially for those who work on the go. Adding a second screen instantly boosts productivity, making it far easier to juggle documents, spreadsheets, browsers, and communication apps without constantly switching windows. Right now, that upgrade is more affordable than ever, with this KYY 15.6-inch portable monitor discounted by 34% on Amazon, dropping the price to just $67. The display itself is a slim and lightweight 15.6-inch panel with a Full HD 1920×1080 resolution, which strikes a great balance between clarity and cost. While higher-resolution portable monitors…

Mozilla has rolled out Firefox 147, bringing a mix of user-facing improvements, under-the-hood performance tweaks, and a sizable batch of security fixes. One of the headline changes is the adoption of Safe Browsing v5, which significantly improves privacy by cutting down on cloud-based URL checks. Instead of sending visited addresses to a remote service, Firefox now relies on a frequently updated local database of known malicious and fraudulent sites, reducing data exposure while maintaining protection. Another notable upgrade affects picture-in-picture (PiP) video playback. Firefox can now automatically switch a video into PiP mode when you move away from its tab,…