At the end of October, 31 Rockstar devs who were working on GTA 6 were laid off. The employees claimed it had to do with union busting while Rockstar has denied that as the case. In response Rockstar said it was because there was leaking of confidential information via Discord chat. The UK Government now plans to intervene with the Prime Minister Kier Starmer stating, “It’s a deeply concerning case. Every worker has the right to join a trade union. And we’re determined to strengthen workers’ rights and ensure they don’t face unfair consequences for being part of a union.” Let us know what you think in the comments! ⬇️

NCP MP Supriya Sule has introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the Lok Sabha — the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 — aiming to give employees the legal right to ignore work calls, texts, and emails after office hours. According to PTI, the bill proposes creating an Employees’ Welfare Authority, which would ensure that workers are not forced to respond to official communication beyond work hours or on holidays. The idea is simple: 📵 Protect work–life balance 🛑 Reduce burnout ⚖️ Give employees the legal freedom to “switch off” But there’s one catch: Private Member’s Bills rarely become law. They mostly serve to spark discussion — and this one has definitely reignited India’s workplace boundaries debate. Should India legally enforce the right to disconnect? Tell us your view. Follow @marketing.growmatics for more updates #loksabha #righttodisconnect #worklifebalance #burnout #employees #workculture #india #indianstartupnews #newsupdate #marketinggrowmatics

BioNTech’s $550M acquisition of African AI startup InstaDeep is paying off. InstaDeep, known for its cutting-edge AI applications, continues to operate independently while boosting BioNTech’s biotech capabilities. In just over a year, the AI company has accelerated BioNTech’s drug and vaccine development, improving processes like tissue analysis by 5x. Their collaboration now includes breakthrough projects like AI-driven protein design and cancer-fighting innovations. Despite the biotech focus, InstaDeep is still making waves outside pharma, solving industrial challenges like railway scheduling and locust outbreak detection in Africa. With over 400 employees globally, InstaDeep is thriving under BioNTech’s wing and pushing the frontier of AI innovation across industries. Read our interview with InstaDeep's CEO Karim Beguir at the link in the bio 👆 Article by Tage Kene-Okafor Image Credits: InstaDeep; BioNTech #TechCrunch #technews #artificialintelligence #startup #founder #venturecapital

Bigger isn't always better 🤷 One of the lessons that the wild Silicon Valley venture funding environment of the past few years has clearly taught is this: Bigger valuations are not always better. “I think we’ve all kind of seen the negative impact of having a valuation too high from the last, call it, three years,” Elizabeth Yin, co-founder of Hustle Fund said onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt last week. When a VC bull market hits and startups are able to easily raise a lot of money before they have real, provable businesses, they’ve set themselves up for difficult times. Because “the bar is higher for that next round,” she said. If the company fails to grow into a lofty valuation, it could wind up burning its most valuable employees, said VC Renata Quintini, co-founder of Renegade Partners. Read more on why startups shouldn’t always take the highest valuation at the link in the bio 👆 Article by Julie Bort Image Credits: Barak Shrama/ Slava Blazer Photography / Flickr #TechCrunch #technews #startups #founders #VCs #funding #venturecapital

In 1991, Mazda engineers decided to think way outside the trunk and built a suitcase that turned into a real car. 🧳🚗 The “Mazda Suitcase Car” was designed for an internal contest called Fantasyard, where employees competed to create the wildest, most imaginative vehicles. The result? A 32 kg hard-shell suitcase that unfolded into a three-wheeled mini go-kart, powered by a 33.6cc two-stroke engine. Once assembled, it could hit 30 km/h, complete with a seat, handlebars, and throttle tucked neatly inside the case. Only a handful were ever made and one still exists today in the USA. 🇺🇸 It never hit production lines, but it remains one of Mazda’s most brilliant (and bizarre) experiments.. Proof that innovation sometimes starts with a little bit of madness. 🔧💡 #Mazda #CarHistory #Innovation #Engineering #Design #Automotive #ViralFacts #History #Luggage #Travel

According to GamesIndustry .biz, Funcom has announced layoffs affecting an unspecified number of employees despite describing Dune: Awakening as the biggest launch in its 32-year history. The studio says the restructuring is tied to the MMO’s transition into long-term live service and preparations for a major console release in 2026. What do you think about studios celebrating success while cutting jobs at the same time? #DuneAwakening #Funcom [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Insider Gaming reports that a GTA fan flew to Edinburgh and waited outside Rockstar North’s office at night, approaching employees as they left the building. In a 30-second TikTok, he demanded answers about GTA 6 delays and trailers. While the staff ignored him, comments under the video encouraged the behavior—some even joked about kidnapping a developer. Outside TikTok, though, the clip was slammed as “disgusting,” with many calling it harassment and saying the fan should be arrested. Do you think fans cross the line when they hunt down developers like this? #GTA6 #RockstarGames #GamingCommunity [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

Eurogamer reports that Starbreeze has cancelled its Dungeons & Dragons project, codenamed Baxter, which was first announced in 2023 as a major live-service release planned for 2026. The studio explained that the cancellation follows a strategic review, deciding to redeploy staff and resources into the PAYDAY franchise, which has reached over 50 million players. This decision will also reduce company headcount by about 44 employees and contractors. What’s your take on Starbreeze abandoning D&D to double down on PAYDAY? #DungeonsandDragons #Starbreeze #PAYDAY [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

In 2007, at the age of 25, Ishaan Singh Bedi entered the logistics business with just ₹8 lakh, three employees, and one truck. Over the years, he grew his company, Synchronized Supply Systems Limited, into a business with 700 employees, 200 trucks, and an annual turnover of ₹98 crore. The company benefited from the growth of the third-party logistics (3PL) industry in India. Year after year, Ishaan expanded his truck fleet and added more warehouse space. “We earned ₹78 lakh in our first year, and by 2013, our turnover reached ₹50 crore,” says Ishaan, who started his entrepreneurial journey after parting ways with his father’s business. Ishaan’s father ran a company that focused on customs clearance and freight forwarding. Ishaan worked there during his college days while pursuing a degree in Banking and Finance at the Institute of Technology and Management, Gurugram. However, disagreements with his father led him to start his own venture. In 2007, Ishaan decided to launch his own logistics company. Although his family was skeptical, they supported him by providing ₹8 lakh as startup capital. Synchronized Supply Systems Limited was born as an unlisted public limited company. “I chose trucking and warehousing because it’s the largest part of the logistics business,” explains Ishaan. At that time, anyone with enough money to buy a few trucks could become a transporter. However, there were very few qualified professionals in the trucking industry, and most businesses relied on goodwill. Ishaan faced tough times during the first three years, even though the company earned ₹78 lakh in its first year. . . . #logisticsstartup #logisticsolutions #logisticscompany #logistics #startups #startupindia #startupslife #startupinspiration #startupfounder #startupquotes #startupmotivation #startupsuccess #sharktankindia #businessfacts #marketinggrowmatics #logisticsbusiness

23andMe announced on Monday it would cut 40% of its workforce, representing more than 200 employees, as part of a restructuring at the company. The genetic testing company is also discontinuing its therapeutics business and winding down its clinical trials; it expects these changes to save $35 million annually. On Tuesday, 23andMe reported $44 million in revenue during the second quarter, a decline from $50 million during the same period last year. The mass workforce reductions mark the latest disruption in a tumultuous year for 23andMe. In September, 23andMe’s entire board of directors — including Silicon Valley icons such as YouTube CEO Neal Mohan — resigned following Wojcicki’s attempt to take the company private in August. Read more on 23andMe's layoffs at the link in the bio 👆 Article by Maxwell Zeff Image Credits: ERIC BARADAT / Contributor / Getty Images #TechCrunch #technews #layoffs #biotech #healthtech #startup #founder