October 10 tech news roundup: GPT-6 with Intelligent UI rolls out to ChatGPT users, GTA VI radio stations revealed, Windows Search is getting faster

OpenAI rolls out GPT-6 for all ChatGPT users

OpenAI has announced that it has begun rolling out GPT-6 for all users worldwide. The new AI model debuted in paid tiers recently.

GPT-6 comes with Intelligent UI, which is basically a new interface that is fully interactive. OpenAI says that sometimes words, aka text replies generated by ChatGPT may not be enough to understand complex topics. In order to address this problem, OpenAI has trained GPT-6 to compose responses with text, visuals, and interactive elements. This will allow ChatGPT to generate graphics, diagrams, buttons, forms, charts or other interactive experiences to your query, and helps users understand things easily using visuals.

When you ask ChatGPT to explain a complex topic such as Central Limit Theorem, or the Monty Hall problem, it will explain the topic in detail using both text, and add a graphic or an interactive element to the answer, if necessary, to simplify the explanation.

In another example outlined by OpenAI, a user could ask ChatGPT to create a bill splitter for dinner with friends, and make it look like a clipboard. The AI will generate a form which the user can fill, and use the data in it, to provide the result. Similarly, you can ask it to create a retirement savings calculator, or create a game that you can play.

Users can access GPT-6 from the Chat tab in ChatGPT. GPT-6 is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users across the globe. This model is powered by GPT-6 Sol. ChatGPT Free and Go users also gain access to a new model, powered by GPT-6 Luna..

Grand Theft Auto VI radio stations and podcasts revealed

Last month, Rockstar had announced the Grand Theft Auto VI Album which will feature songs from Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Keith Richards, etc. Now, the studio has revealed details about the music that will be featured in GTA VI. The game will allow players to listen to radio stations while Jason and Lucia are driving vehicles across Leonida, and also when they are on foot.

Six of the in-game radio stations have been confirmed. Cocoteo FM is a modern Latin music station, which is hosted by El Martillo (voiced by Bad Bunny) and La Gata (RaiNao). MW (Morgan Wallen) and Delta Dawne (Lana Del Rey) play country music on Back Country Radio. AfroBankFM, hosted by Burna (Burna Boy) and Palmsy (Palms Trax), features African music.

GTA 6 has its own metal station, The Chamber 106.6 artwork featuring a skeleton holding a red guitar and The Chamber 106.6 logo featuring a red and orange font. The Chamber 106.6, which are hosted by DJ Kerry (Kerry King)and DJ Tom (Tom Araya). The popular pop music radio station, Flash FM, returns and features Robyn (voiced by herself) and Alex (Alex Consani) . Rap and hip-hop fans can tune into Dirty South Classics hosted by Trick (Trick Daddy) and Trina (herself). You can listen to a preview of each station on Rockstar’s website.

In addition to listening to music on radio stations, GTA VI will also feature on-demand podcasts that players can listen to. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19th for the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.

Microsoft is testing a faster Windows Search

Microsoft is testing a new version of Windows Search, which is designed to be faster. It is build on WinUI 3, and offers a streamlined experience. Here is the new interface that displays recent files, apps, settings that you have changed, and more. It is devoid of clutter. Microsoft says it is improving the experience to offer better matching for typos and synonyms. Users can view incline previews and file details before opening a file from the results.

Search also offers rich inline web previews with answers for questions, weather information, stock prices, etc. The new Windows Search experience is available for Windows Insiders in the Experimental Channel.

It’s not just search, it has various new options, making it a launcher. You can use it for inline actions such as turning something off or on, e.g. switching to dark mode, turn on bluetooth. It can also be used for making adjustments like dimming the screen or mute, or for managing the workspace, e.g, “minimize all my windows” or “arrange windows on screen”.

HBO Max and Paramount+ to merge as a single service

Paramount Skydance agreed to acquire Warner Bros for $110 billion this week, after Netflix pulled its bid earlier this year. David Ellison, the CEO and Chairman of Skydance, has confirmed that HBO Max and Paramount+ will be merging into a single subscription service in the future. It will also include Discovery+ as part of the experience.

The merger of HBO Max and Paramount+ could bring some major changes for users who had subscribed to both streaming services. Will it make the subscription more affordable? Or will the licensing costs mean another price increase for the plans? That’s something we will have to wait and watch. But, for the time being, Paramount+ and HBO Max will continue to be available as individual streaming services.

Paramount is also said to be working on a Cyberpunk 2077 movie in partnership with CD Projekt Red, following the game’s commercial success.

Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release delayed

Forza Horizon 6 had launched on May 19th, 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. The racing game’s developer, Playground Games had stated that Forza Horizon 6 was set to release this year on PlayStation 5. Recently, some reports surfaced which claimed that the launch of the PS5 version of the game has been delayed to next year. These rumors were true after all.

Playground Games has officially revealed that Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2027. Premium Edition owners will gain early access to the game on January 21. An official Pre-Order Trailer for the game has been shared by PlayStation, which confirms the release date. Pre-orders will give buyers a pre-tuned Ferrari J50 in-game. Forza Horizon 6 will also get its first Premium Expansion on the same date, January 21, 2027. This expansion will be available for players on all platforms.