ASUS Retracts Statement on RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 Ti Discontinuation, U.S. Finalizes Taiwan Trade Deal to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Production, and Netflix Extends Theatrical Window to 45 Days Amid WBD Acquisition Controversy.
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Google Now Lets Users Change Their @gmail.com Address
Google is rolling out a new feature that allows users to change their personal @gmail.com email address. This change is useful for those with outdated addresses, as the old address becomes an alias, and users will receive mail at both the old and new addresses. All saved data remains intact, and users can sign in with either address. While the change can be reverted, Google limits creating new aliases for 12 months. Users can check for the feature’s availability in the “Google Account email” section under “Personal Info” in their Google Account settings.
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ASUS Reverses Course on RTX 5060 Ti and 5070 Ti Availability
ASUS initially told the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed that the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 Ti GPUs were being discontinued, but has since retracted that statement in a press release. The company clarified that the cards are not being placed into “end-of-life status” and that temporary supply issues in some markets are due to memory supply constraints, not a production halt. Hardware Unboxed noted the complete reversal, though the ongoing high cost of memory due to the AI boom suggests availability may remain limited despite ASUS’s commitment to continue selling the cards.
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U.S. and Taiwan Finalize Major Semiconductor Trade Deal
The White House administration finalized a major trade deal with Taiwan to boost U.S. domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The agreement requires Taiwanese firms to invest $250 billion, plus $250 billion in credit guarantees, across the U.S. semiconductor, energy, and AI sectors. In return, the U.S. will invest an undisclosed amount in Taiwan’s semiconductor, defense, AI, telecommunications, and biotech industries. This deal aligns with the administration’s goal to reshore semiconductor production, citing the low 10% domestic manufacturing rate as an economic and national security risk.
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Netflix Tries to Calm Theater Fears Amid Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces controversy, complicated by a rival Paramount Skydance bid and theater owners’ concerns over the theatrical window. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos sought to ease fears, committing to a 45-day theatrical window, contradicting earlier reports of 17 days. He also clarified his past “outmoded” comment, stating it referred only to audiences lacking local theaters. These efforts aim to appease theater chains and the public, as groups like Cinema United have already opposed the WBD sale to Congress, fearing a single streaming platform gaining too much control.
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Meta to Shut Down Workrooms VR App in February
Meta is discontinuing its standalone Workrooms app, a VR collaboration space, on February 16, 2026, as it shifts Workrooms’ functionality to its evolving Horizon platform. Users of Workrooms will lose access to the app and their data on that date, though they can download their data until then. This move is part of Meta’s broader strategy to cut metaverse spending, which includes staff layoffs in the heavily losing Reality Labs division, discontinuing the Horizon managed services subscription, and refocusing investment on wearables like AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses.
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YouTube Loosens Monetization Rules for Sensitive Topics
YouTube has updated its ad-friendly content guidelines to allow creators covering controversial topics such as abortion, self-harm, suicide, and abuse to earn full ad revenue, provided the content is discussed or dramatized non-graphically. This revision, announced by a YouTube monetization policy team member, signals a shift from the platform’s strict post-2017 “Adpocalypse” policies, easing up on divisive issues, reducing reliance on automated demonetization, and indicating growing brand comfort with previously “advertiser-unfriendly” content.
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TikTok Expands Age Verification Across Europe
TikTok is rolling out an upgraded age-verification system across the EEA, UK, and Switzerland. The new technology estimates a user’s likely age from their profile and activity. If flagged as potentially under 13, a moderator reviews the account for a possible ban. Users can appeal by confirming their age with a government ID or a credit card. This multi-layered strategy aims to block young children and ensure age-appropriate experiences, reflecting rising international pressure for stricter social media controls.
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New Bluetooth “WhisperPair” Vulnerability Found in Audio Devices
KU Leuven researchers found a new Bluetooth vulnerability, “WhisperPair,” in several Sony and Anker audio devices using Google’s Fast Pair protocol. The flaw stems from an incorrect Fast Pair implementation, letting nearby attackers secretly pair with headphones or speakers to play their own audio, intercept calls, and eavesdrop. A more serious issue affects some Sony products and Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, potentially allowing a hacker to link the device to their Google account and assume ownership if it wasn’t already linked to an Android device.
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Bluesky Adds “Live Now” Badge and Cashtags
Bluesky’s v1.114 update introduces two new features: the “Live Now” badge and “cashtags.” The “Live Now” badge allows Twitch streamers to display a link to their active livestreams on their profile picture, with support for other platforms possibly coming later. The “cashtags” feature lets users mark posts with a dollar sign and stock abbreviation (e.g., $AAPL) for easy searching of conversations about publicly-traded companies, a move that may be aimed at attracting veteran X (formerly Twitter) users.
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