The global gaming community is on high alert as anticipation continues to build for the next part of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. While Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has earned a reputation as one of the most eagerly awaited video games in history, long delays and multiple release date changes have sparked concern among fans. The frustration comes from the fact that it will be more than 18 years between the launch of Grand Theft Auto V and the release of GTA 6. The previous installment, GTA 5, was released in 2013, and the timeline has been longer than most gamers expected. New Release Date Moves to November 2026 Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Rockstar Games has changed its target release date several times over the past few years. The latest expected launch date for GTA 6 is now November 19, 2026. This pushback has added to the disappointment of fans who are waiting for the next part of the gaming series. Rockstar has already taken more time with GTA 6 than it did for earlier games. The company took about five years to develop Grand Theft Auto V after the release of Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15; Design, Display, Camera, Battery, Processor, And Price Compared: Which Phone Should You Buy?) Rockstar Controversy Adds to Headlines Recently, news related to Rockstar Games has drawn attention for other reasons. Thirty employees were fired from the company, and the move received criticism from former workers. Some of those affected accused Rockstar of “union-busting,” according to a report by Bloomberg. The company has not released additional comments about the concerns raised by the terminated employees, but the timing of the situation has kept Rockstar in the headlines. Co-Founder Dan Houser Shares Industry Warning Dan Houser, who co-founded Rockstar Games and later left in 2020 to form Absurd Ventures, has also been part of recent discussions. Houser appeared on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch to promote his new novel, A Better Paradise. During the show, he offered cautionary remarks about gaming trends. He warned that video game companies could become too focused on profit, calling it a “danger” for the industry. Houser noted that commercial art forms sometimes risk losing creativity when money becomes the priority. However, he also stated that there is space in the industry for both creative growth and financial success. According to fans, the continued delays suggest that the company is focusing on the game’s quality and performance.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Price In India: As we all know, Apple launched the iPhone 17 series just a couple of months ago. Now, the spotlight has shifted to the much anticipated iPhone 18 lineup. According to leaks, the phone is expected to arrive in the second week of September 2026, possibly between September 8 and 12. The iPhone 18 Pro is already creating buzz, with early reports pointing to several exciting upgrades. Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is shaping up to be a major leap forward, featuring refined design changes, stronger performance, new colour options, and a more advanced AI driven iOS experience. If these features turn out to be true, the Cupertino tech giant’s next flagship could mark another important milestone in the company’s long term innovation journey.  iPhone 18 Pro Specifications (Expected) Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to launch with iOS 27 and retain its smooth 120Hz ProMotion display. It will likely feature the next generation A20 Pro chip, which is said to deliver major performance improvements and support heavier AI-powered features. On the camera front, the device is rumoured to include a triple camera setup with three 48 megapixel sensors: a primary wide lens, a periscope telephoto lens, and an ultrawide shooter. Apple may also simplify the Camera Control button introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro models. While the company is expected to keep the same overall shape and build, new colour options could be introduced. There is also talk of a dedicated Apple chatbot to rival ChatGPT and Gemini, though it may not be merged directly into Siri for now. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15; Design, Display, Camera, Battery, Processor, And Price Compared: Which Phone Should You Buy?) iPhone 18 Pro Price In India, Dubai And USA (Expected) The expected price of the iPhone 18 Pro is around Rs 1,54,900 in India. Meanwhile, in the USA, the phone is expected to be priced at USD 1,299, and in Dubai, it may cost around AED 4,899.

iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15 Price In India: The flagship battle just got more intense as iQOO and OnePlus have launched their latest premium smartphones in India, the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15. After debuting in China last month, the iQOO 15 arrives as the brand’s third smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and the first in India to run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 out of the box. It also brings a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, new Monster Halo ambient lighting under the camera module, and comes in Legend and Alpha Black colour options. On the other hand, the newly launched OnePlus 15 becomes the first smartphone in India to feature Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. OnePlus is also pushing its AI capabilities further with features like Plus Mind, Google Gemini integration, AI Recorder, AI Portrait Glow, AI Scan, and AI PlayLab, making it one of the most AI focused flagships of the year. With both brands offering top tier hardware and next generation software, lets have a quick look at the camera, battery, display, processor and other specs under the Rs 80,000 price segment. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15: Display Both the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 offer the same display specifications. They feature a large 6.85-inch Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED panel with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. The screens deliver 508 ppi pixel density and an impressive 6,000 nits of local peak brightness. Both phones also come with an anti-reflective film, Wet Finger Control for smooth usage even with wet hands, and triple ambient light sensors. In terms of display, there is no difference between the two smartphones. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra To Come With Bigger Battery Than Galaxy S25 Ultra: Check Expected Specs, India Launch and Sale Date) iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15: Design And Build Both smartphones share similar design dimensions, measuring 8.17mm in thickness and weighing around 220 grams. This makes them relatively slim for devices carrying such powerful internals and large displays. Thanks to its advanced cooling chamber, the iQOO 15 may feel cooler during extended gaming or high-performance tasks, but overall, both phones seem equally well-built. Notably, the OnePlus 15 weighs either 211 g or 215 g, depending on the variant. iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15: Processor And Performance Both devices are powered by Qualcomm’s latest 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with an Adreno GPU. They offer up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage, making them equally powerful on paper. However, iQOO highlights an 8K VC Cooling System with a large 8,000 sq mm heat dissipation area, which is expected to deliver better sustained performance during gaming or heavy usage. iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15: Camera On the camera front, the iQOO 15 offers a versatile triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor with OIS, a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. On the front, it houses a 32MP camera for clear selfies and video calls. On the photography front, the OnePlus 15 comes with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera capable of 8K video recording. For selfies and video chats, there is a 32-megapixel shooter at the front. iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15: Battery And Charging  The iQOO 15 packs a massive 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which is unusually large for a flagship phone. It supports 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging. On the other hand, the OnePlus 15 smartphone is powered by a massive 7,300mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 120W SuperVOOC wired and 50W AirVOOC wireless fast charging. iQOO 15 Vs OnePlus 15: Price The iQOO 15 starts at Rs 72,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 16GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs 79,999. For OnePlus15, the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage costs Rs 72,999, whereas the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage option is available for Rs 75,999. Disclaimer: This comparison helps people choose smartphones wisely. It doesn’t favour any brand or model, just gives facts to help consumers understand their options better. 

HP Inc. has announced that it plans to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal 2028 as part of a larger effort to streamline its operations and increase its use of artificial intelligence. The company said the move will help speed up product development, improve customer service and boost overall productivity. Following the announcement, HP’s shares dropped 5.5 per cent in extended trading. HP CEO Enrique Lores said during a media briefing that employees working in product development, internal operations and customer support will be affected by the layoffs. He added that the cost-cutting plan is expected to generate about $1 billion in gross run-rate savings over the next three years. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source “We expect this initiative will create $1 billion in gross run-rate savings over three years,” Lores added. Earlier this year, HP had already laid off more than 2,000 employees as part of an ongoing restructuring plan. This announcement comes at a time when the tech industry is witnessing a fresh wave of layoffs. According to layoff.fyi data, 21 companies laid off 18,510 employees in October alone. (Also Read: iQOO 15 India Launch Today: How To Watch Live; Check Expected Camera, Display, Battery, Processor, Price, Sale And Introductory Offers) Amazon recently revealed that it plans to cut over 14,000 corporate jobs as it shifts more focus and investment toward artificial intelligence. The company said the layoffs are part of its efforts to become leaner and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. This would mark the largest round of corporate job cuts in Amazon’s history. In November, 20 tech companies had already laid off 4,545 workers. Synopsys, a major chip-design software company, carried out the biggest layoffs this month by cutting about 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its workforce. A regulatory filing showed that the company reduced its staff to redirect investment toward new growth opportunities. So far in 2025, as many as 237 tech companies have laid off more than 1.1 million employees.

Popular video conferencing service Google Meet suffered a major service outage for several users in India on Wednesday. At 12:20 pm, outage monitoring platform Downdetector had noted at least 1,455 reports, mostly related to joining online meetings. The outage is a big blow to many remote workers and institutions, as many were forced to report connection failures and issues with the company’s servers, mainly when trying to join sessions via the Google Meet website. Users Vent Frustration On Social Media The sudden outage set off a storm of activity on social media platform X, with many users sharing their frustrations, some with dark humour at their sudden freedom from work. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Jokes and Confusion: One user joked, “google meet crashed before my will to work did,” while another noted the instability of service: “Google meet is down!! Why every big tech is going down this month?” The problem was organisational in nature, according to reports. As one user posted, “Google meet is down for everyone in my org but not for me.” Another user noticed the partial nature of the problem: “I can join the meet but my rest of the team is facing issues.” History Of Outages And Infrastructure Concerns This latest disruption in India added to a history of service issues with Google Meet, including a major outage earlier this year in the US. Previous US Outage: In September, Google Meet stopped working for over 15,000 users in the United States. Google later attributed that incident to a “recent change in content edge cache” that required its engineers to reverse the change to resolve the problem.  Greater Tech Instability: The Google Meet issues come just one week since an outage at the web-infrastructure firm Cloudflare took down several prominent global websites, including X, Canva, and ChatGPT. Cloudflare’s Chief Technology Officer, Dane Knecht, acknowledged the failure at the time, stating the company “failed” their customers “and the broader Internet.”  As of mid-afternoon, users were advised to monitor official channels for confirmation of service restoration across the affected areas. ALSO READ | Denied Food, Denied Google: Inside The ‘Ludicrous’ Horror Show At Shanghai Airport Over Arunachal Pradesh