Google Finally Lets Users Change Their Gmail Address; US Rollout Begins

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Google on Tuesday announced a long-standing update that finally allows users to change their primary Gmail address. It marks a significant shift as Google previously did not allow users to modify their main Gmail address once the account was created. According to the Mountain View-based tech giant, it applies to a user’s entire Google Account, including services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Photos, and Google Drive. The functionality, however, is currently rolling out only to users in the US.

The company, notably, first hinted towards this capability in December 2025, when it updated its support page with the mention of the ability to change the Gmail address. At the time, however, it was yet to be rolled out.

Changing Gmail Address
With this update, users can switch to a new @gmail.com address. This means they will continue to receive emails sent to their previous address and can still use it to sign in or send messages. Google says users can change their email address once per year, up to three times in total, and all emails, data, and account history will remain intact during the transition.

They can also revert to their previous email address later, if needed.

Once the user selects a new Gmail address, their existing one will be treated as an alias, the company said. All contacts, Drive files, emails, photos, purchases, and subscriptions will remain intact. Existing sign-in access for services like Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and Maps is also confirmed to remain unaffected.

The feature is expected to be particularly useful for long-time Gmail users who may want to move away from older or less professional email IDs. Until now, while Gmail allowed aliases and additional addresses, it did not support changing the primary account email itself.

SoftBank Secures $40B Loan to Expand OpenAI Investments

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SoftBank Group has secured a $40 billion bridge loan to strengthen its investments in OpenAI and support broader corporate initiatives.

The unsecured loan, which matures in March 2027, was arranged with major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and leading Japanese banks. The funding reflects SoftBank’s continued push into artificial intelligence as global competition intensifies.

The company, led by Masayoshi Son, has already committed significant capital to OpenAI through its Vision Fund and is deepening its involvement in AI infrastructure and development.

OpenAI, supported by Microsoft, has become a central player in the AI boom, driving large-scale investments across the industry. SoftBank has also been involved in major initiatives such as the Stargate Project, aimed at building AI infrastructure in the United States.

The new financing highlights SoftBank’s increasingly aggressive strategy in artificial intelligence after years of mixed performance from its investment portfolio.

SLB Expands Nvidia Partnership for AI Energy Infrastructure

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SLB has expanded its partnership with Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure and specialized models for the energy sector.

The collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies and reflects increasing demand for AI-driven solutions across the energy industry. Companies are seeking to process vast amounts of geological, production and infrastructure data more efficiently to reduce costs, improve reliability and lower emissions.

Under the new agreement, SLB will serve as a design partner for modular AI data centers built on Nvidia technology. The partnership will also focus on creating an “AI Factory for Energy,” a platform designed to help energy producers and power companies convert complex operational data into actionable insights.

The move comes as oilfield service providers look to diversify their business models amid slowing drilling activity, shifting toward digital services and infrastructure linked to AI growth.

The expanded partnership highlights how artificial intelligence is becoming a central tool in transforming traditional industries, including energy, by improving efficiency and enabling more data-driven decision-making.