Grand Theft Auto 6 Official Launch Trailer Released
Rockstar Games has officially dropped the launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, showcasing new gameplay featuring Jason and Lucia ahead of its release next month.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 drops its official launch trailer, while the FTC subpoenas top AI labs and President Trump calls off a high-profile execution livestream.
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Trump Cancels Livestream of Nidal Hasan Execution
Following heavy public criticism, US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of convicted mass shooter Nidal Hasan.
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FTC Subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic in Federal Probe
The Federal Trade Commission has issued civil investigative demands to OpenAI and Anthropic regarding safety incidents, safeguarding practices, and consumer protection.
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition Over Bugs and AI Art
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily delisted Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition from stores after admitting the release fell short of player and studio standards.
Severe Drought Declared Across Parts of England
The UK government has officially declared a severe drought in parts of southern England following the country's hottest summer on record and a prolonged lack of rainfall.
AI
Bank of America Deploys Contractors to Patch Vulnerabilities Found by AI
Bank of America hired 1,000 outside contractors to work alongside internal staff on fixing software vulnerabilities uncovered by advanced AI models like Anthropic's Mythos.
Anthropic Reports Strong Revenue Growth Ahead of IPO
Anthropic told investors during an investor day that its quarterly revenue has surged nearly 50% to $16.8 billion as it prepares for an initial public offering.
NVIDIA Expands Nemotron Family With New Super VL and Bolt Models
NVIDIA has released the Nemotron 3.5 Super VL open 120-billion-parameter model alongside two new edge models aimed at high-efficiency specialized agents.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Controls Arrive on GeForce NOW
Geforce NOW updates bring new DLSS 4.5 control options to cloud gamers, allowing them to customize visual performance without upgrading local hardware.
OpenAI Launches Study Mode for Educators in Brazil
In celebration of Teachers' Day, OpenAI introduced Study Mode and educational tools in Brazilian Portuguese to support step-by-step student learning.
Hugging Face Releases Apertus 1.5 and FLUX.3 Image Klein
Hugging Face has published release notes for Apertus 1.5 and added support for the FLUX.3 Image Klein model in its Diffusers library.
GPT-6-Astra Solves Complex Theoretical Physics Problems
On the TheoPhysEval benchmark, GPT-6-Astra reportedly solved 49 out of 50 unpublished theoretical physics calculation problems with high accuracy.
YouTube Music Rolls Out Generative AI Labels
YouTube Music is beginning to roll out new labeling features to clearly distinguish tracks generated using artificial intelligence.
Tech
OpenAI Warns Staff of Espionage and Insider Threats
OpenAI executives have reportedly advised employees to adopt stricter operational security measures to guard against honey pots and industrial espionage.
Apple CEO John Ternus Dismisses Early Foldable Phones
In a wide-ranging interview with TIME, Apple CEO John Ternus criticized early foldable smartphones as feeling 'cheap and crappy' while defending Apple's deliberate approach.
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NVIDIA and Apple Among Top Donors to White House Ballroom Project
Leaked documents reveal that Apple and Nvidia each contributed $25 million to the controversial White House demolition and ballroom project.
Windows Optimized for NVIDIA RTX Spark Laptops
Microsoft is heavily optimizing Windows to run local AI models, gaming features, and memory management efficiently on new ARM-based NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops.
Google Universal Cart Shopping Tool Launches in the US
Google has launched its new universal shopping cart tool in the United States, integrating it across Google Search and the Gemini app.
Researchers Warn of Israeli Spyware Sent via Online Ads
A joint investigation by Citizen Lab and Confia reveals that an ad tech firm helped spyware operators infect mobile devices simply by showing users targeted online ads.
Microsoft Claims Windows 11 Runs Better on 8GB RAM
Microsoft says Windows 11 is now more responsive and resource-efficient on PCs with 8GB of RAM due to smarter memory management improvements.
Apple Preps Users for iPhone Duo Preorders
Apple has set a strict evening deadline for customers to complete its 'Get Ready' checkout setup ahead of tomorrow's iPhone Duo preorders.
Gaming
ROG Xbox Ally X20 Officially Launches
ASUS has released the ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring a larger OLED screen and hardware upgrades, with reviews flooding in today.
Activision Discusses 'Call of Duty Tax' for Modern Warfare 4
Activision executives say Modern Warfare 4 faces a unique challenge from the franchise's massive baseline expectations as it prepares to launch next week.
GTA 6 Confirmed Eligible for 2026 Game Awards
The Game Awards confirmed its eligibility cutoff date, securing Grand Theft Auto 6 a spot as a contender for 2026 Game of the Year.
Justice Composes Original Score for GTA 6
French electronic music duo Justice is confirmed to be composing the original score for Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 5 Leaving PlayStation Plus Catalog Ahead of GTA 6
Sony is reminding subscribers that GTA 5 will be removed from the PS Plus library just two days before Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives.
Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Coming Next Week
Feral Interactive has announced that IO Interactive's stealth action title Hitman: Absolution is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22.
007 First Light Secures Switch 2 Release Date
IO Interactive's James Bond game has received a new release window for the Nintendo Switch 2, arriving a year later than originally planned.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Gets First Expansion Wave
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have released the first wave of DLC and an expansion pass for tactical RPG Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
US
Ukraine Resumes Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that military strikes on Russian energy sites are resuming after Moscow dismissed a US-declared energy ceasefire.
World
China and North Korea Open New Border Bridge After Long Delay
The New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, has officially opened, boosting regional trade ties after a 12-year delay.
School Roof Collapse in Pakistan Kills Dozens
At least 31 students and a teacher were killed when the roof of a school collapsed unexpectedly in northwestern Pakistan.
Sally Rooney Withdraws Books From UK Over Palestine Action Support
Author Sally Rooney has withdrawn her books from sale in the UK in protest over the government's stance regarding Palestine Action support.
Tanker Fire Off Romanian Coast Leaves Crew Missing
A search and rescue operation is underway in the Black Sea after two chemical tankers caught fire in Romanian waters following reported Russian drone incursions.
Europe
Pope Leo Recovers Well Following Lung Surgery
Vatican doctors report that Pope Leo XIV has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule and has resumed light work from the hospital.
Record Spread of West Nile Virus Recorded Across EU
European health agencies report their worst season ever for West Nile virus cases, with infections creeping northward into Belgium and the Netherlands.
UK Culture Secretary Minded to Intervene in Sky's ITV Acquisition
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has stated she is minded to intervene in Sky's £1.6 billion purchase of ITV's entertainment arm, triggering deeper regulatory scrutiny.
Norway Wealth Fund Proposes Defense and Weapons Investments
An independent government commission recommends allowing Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund to invest in defense companies and nuclear weapon manufacturers.
At Least Three Dead Following Record Rainfall and Floods in Istanbul
Severe weather and heavy downpours have caused flash floods in Istanbul, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread damage.
Japan
North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles
State media reported that North Korea conducted tests of two types of submarine-launched cruise missiles off its east coast, monitored by senior military officials.
Japan Considers Tapping Foreign Ships for Emergency Fleet
Japan is moving forward with regulatory changes to enable foreign-flagged ships to be utilized as part of an emergency national transport fleet.
Japan Targets 30 Rocket Launches Annually by 2030s
The Japanese space sector has outlined ambitious plans to scale up its launch cadence to 30 rockets per year by the 2030s.
Mazda Shifting Supply Chain Back to Japan Using Automation
Mazda is returning parts of its manufacturing supply chain back to domestic facilities aided by advanced industrial robotics.
Korea
South Korea Rejects North Korean Claims Over Hypersonic Missile Test
South Korea's defense ministry dismissed claims by North Korea's missile chief casting doubt on Seoul's recent successful test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle.
National Pension Fund Criticized Over Market Crash Response
Editorials in South Korea highlight concerns that the National Pension Fund failed to execute high-price sell-offs, losing its intended safety net during a market downturn.
Deals
Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch Digital for $25.36
Walmart is offering digital copies of Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Nintendo Switch for a discounted price of $25.36.
Orcatober Aquatic Horrors Steam Bundle Available for $10
Digiphile is featuring a 7-game Steam bundle that includes titles like Layers of Fear and Murky Divers for $10.
Castlevania Dominus Collection Available at VGP for $31.65
Video Games Plus has discounted the Castlevania Dominus Collection across multiple console platforms to $31.65.
Train to Busan 10th Anniversary 4K UHD Up for Preorder
GRUV has opened preorders for the Train to Busan 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD set for $49.99 with an extra discount code.
Amazon Discounts AirPods Max 2 and AirPods Pro 3
Amazon has launched temporary markdowns on Apple's AirPods lineup, taking $120 off AirPods Max 2 and $50 off AirPods Pro 3.
Bethesda Classics Added to GOG Preservation Program at Deep Discounts
Classic Bethesda titles like Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Deluxe have been added to the GOG preservation catalog starting at $4.99.
Retroid Pocket Duo Handheld Discounted to $249
Retroid is offering its Pocket Duo handheld for $249 with a promotional discount code valid through October 31 ahead of shipping.