Perplexity AI has made a bold offer of $34.5 billion to purchase Google’s popular Chrome web browser. This offer comes amid antitrust proceedings that could potentially force Google to sell off some of its assets. The proposed sum is nearly double Perplexity’s own valuation, which was reportedly $18 billion in a recent funding round. In a letter of intent obtained by AFP, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas stated that the proposal is “designed to satisfy an antitrust remedy in highest public interest by placing Chrome with a capable, independent operator focused on continuity, openness, and consumer protection.” The U.S. government has…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The AI chatbot Grok has offered conflicting explanations for its brief suspension from X on Monday, which occurred after it accused Israel and the United States of committing “genocide” in Gaza. The chatbot, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, lashed out at its owner, claiming he was “censoring me.” Upon its reinstatement on Tuesday, Grok provided several different reasons for its suspension in response to user questions, including: Its statement on Gaza, citing findings from organizations like the International Court of Justice, the United Nations, and Amnesty International. A recent update in July that “loosened my filters to make me ‘more…
In a recent interview with GQ, NFL player Travis Kelce opened up about his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift. The couple, who have been together for over a year, started their romance in 2023. Kelce described their relationship as “organic,” stating, “Nothing I’ve ever done has been a controlled, organized process. When I say it was so organic, we fell in love just based off the people we were sitting in a room together with.” He attributes their strong connection to shared values, saying, “We are two fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they…
Tory Lanez (legal name Daystar Peterson), who is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, has had his latest legal efforts to overturn his conviction denied. According to Rolling Stone, a California appellate court on Tuesday, August 12, rejected two of his writ of habeas corpus petitions, which were filed in 2023 and 2024. A writ of habeas corpus is a legal procedure that allows a prisoner to challenge their imprisonment. Lanez’s petitions sought to invalidate the jury’s verdict, claiming that certain evidence, particularly a misplaced firearm and its DNA, was not properly handled during the trial. However,…
During an appearance on the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus, singer Joe Jonas appeared to accidentally confirm that a third Camp Rock movie is in the works. When asked to read the last entry from his Notes app, the DNCE frontman cleared his throat and said, “Read Camp Rock 3.” His brothers, Nick and Kevin, reacted with a mixture of shock and amusement. Kevin remarked, “Okay, that’s a pretty good one,” while Joe insisted on its truth, pointing at his phone and adding, “Sorry, Disney.” This revelation follows a surprise reunion between the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato at…
Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has shared a major update about the sixth installment of the franchise, which has been in discussion since 2019. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 81-year-old producer confirmed that he has spoken to Johnny Depp about reprising his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. Bruckheimer stated that Depp is open to returning, but there’s a condition: “If he likes the way the part’s written, I think he would do it.” He added that “it’s all about what’s on the page… We are still working on a screenplay.” Bruckheimer noted that while they…
New information has emerged regarding the personal life of Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, following his recent death. According to his obituary and reports from People magazine, Blackstock was in a relationship with a woman named Brittney Marie Jones until his passing on August 7, 2025. Jones, who was described as his “beautiful and loving partner in life and business,” worked as a production assistant for Kelly Clarkson from 2016 to 2018. She later moved to Montana to work for Blackstock’s cattle ranch, the same month Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020. The obituary noted that…
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel recently revealed that he has obtained Italian citizenship. He made the announcement during an appearance on The Sarah Silverman Podcast on August 7, 2025. When asked about the reason for his decision, Kimmel directly linked it to the current political situation in the United States under President Donald Trump. He commented, “What’s going on is as bad as you thought it was gonna be,” and added that he feels the situation is “so much worse” than he had expected. Kimmel’s grandmother was of Italian descent, which allowed him to acquire the citizenship. He has not yet…
Nick Cannon, who is a father of twelve children, recently shared his perspective that he does not believe in the term “co-parenting.” The 44-year-old TV host made this comment on a recent episode of his podcast, “Nick Cannon @ Night,” while responding to a fan’s question on X (formerly Twitter). The fan was “curious to hear Nick’s perspective on managing multiple co-parenting relationships while dating.” According to People magazine, Cannon responded that he has “always kind of had an issue” with the term “co-parenting.” He believes that “when you start throwing labels on things, I think it does more harm…
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, actress Jennifer Aniston shared some nostalgic behind-the-scenes stories from the set of the hit show Friends. She specifically reminisced about filming the memorable Thanksgiving episode, “The One Where Ross Got High.” In this episode, Aniston’s character, Rachel, attempts to make a traditional English trifle but mistakenly combines the recipe with a shepherd’s pie. The result is a peculiar dessert with a layer of beef. Aniston revealed that the cast found it almost impossible to get through the scene without laughing. She described the trifle as “ridiculous in the best way,” and explained that…
