Gmail rename, China’s $7B funds, EU USB-C

Happy Monday.

New year loading. Productivity… questionable. But tech?

Didn’t get the memo.

Let’s peek in.

Google tests a new feature allowing users to change their Gmail address.
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Garmin’s Autoland tech lands a plane in the first-ever real-world use of automated aviation during an emergency.
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China launches three $7B state VC funds to back semiconductors, quantum tech, and more.
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Chinese regulators will also ban Tesla-style retractable door handles over safety concerns, starting January 1, 2027.
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Coforge to acquire California-based Encora in a $2.35B all-stock deal.
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EU mandates USB-C as the universal charger under the new common charger rule.
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⋯ Timeline reacts: Tim Sweeney likes it — most don’t.
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Dalton and Michael wrap 2025: AGI, depopulation, San Francisco, AI bubbles, and what’s next.
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As promised, tech and startups in under a minute.

See you tomorrow.

P.S. Chinese police drones are so advanced they can spot you texting your ex 😉