Google is finally allowing users to change their primary Gmail address without starting a new account. The feature lets you keep all your data and use the old address as an alias, but it comes with strict lifetime limits and new phishing risks to watch for.
The biggest challenge for employers this winter isn’t just finding workers, it’s getting them cleared and compliant for day one. New AI tools are tackling this “last mile” of hiring by automating paperwork, which could cut onboarding time by more than half.
Rezolve’s subsidiary SQD Network is launching a new “Revenue Pool” model to fund its blockchain data infrastructure. Large enterprise customers like Deutsche Telekom pay for data, and token holders can lock their SQD to support the network, earning a share of the payments in stablecoins.
Samsung has announced a partnership to integrate Google Photos directly into its TVs. The rollout starts in March 2026 with a curated “Memories” feature exclusive to Samsung for six months. Later in 2026, AI-powered search and creation tools will arrive.
LG is launching a new line of high-end UltraGear evo gaming monitors. The three models feature 5K resolution, AI upscaling, and will be shown at CES in January.
Microsoft is testing a crucial optimization for Windows 11’s File Explorer to stop it from hogging RAM and CPU during file searches. The fix, in Insider Build 26220.7523 and above, aims for a public rollout by late January or February.
The AI hype bubble is bursting. A new report details how 2025 has become a year of intense public and political backlash against generative AI, from rural data center protests to hunger strikes.
Graphite mines in the U.S., closed since the 1950s, are getting a second life. Driven by battery demand and trade tensions with China, companies like Titan Mining are racing to tap domestic deposits of this critical mineral.
Researchers have developed a powerful new adhesive from used cooking oil that rivals petroleum-based plastics. The glue is so strong it can tow a mid-size sedan and outperforms commercial epoxy in tests.
US stocks edged toward a fresh record in thin holiday trading, fueled by gains in Nvidia and precious metals. Optimism for a year-end “Santa Claus Rally” persists, even as the focus shifts to whether companies can deliver on AI promises in 2026.
