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  • Brad Pitt’s Shocking Twist: He Won’t Propose to Ines de Ramon — Exclusive

    Brad Pitt’s Shocking Twist: He Won’t Propose to Ines de Ramon — Exclusive

    Brad Pitt’s Latest Love Confession

    Since breaking into the Hollywood spotlight over three decades ago, Brad Pitt’s love life has been as glamorous as a red‑carpet gala— Juliette Lewis, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the ever‑iconic Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie have all shared the stage with him. But for the past three years, the actor has quietly been dating jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, and it’s turning out to be a breath of fresh, glittering air.

    Back‑to‑Back Heartthrobs

    • Juliette Lewis – Ruthless with the men in her life.
    • Gwyneth Paltrow – A screen‑loving sweetheart.
    • Jennifer Aniston – The “Friends” alum who once kissed him in a crowd.
    • Angelina Jolie – The tragic star who made headlines with every breakup.

    Ines, The Spark That Keeps Brad Grounded

    An exclusive gossip source from In Touch whispers that their low‑profile romance has given Brad a new sense of joy and stability. “He feels happier than ever,” the insider says, but warns that it could all rain out if he continues to dodge the wedding ring.

    When the subject of marriage pops up, Brad either sidesteps the question or cracks a joke about his past; it’s clear that his divorce from Angelina left a permanent scar—he’s gun‑shy about tying the knot again.

    Past Conflicts & Future Promises

    Even nearly nine years after Angelina filed for divorce, the two are still embroiled in a property dispute, a reminder of how lingering drama can haunt even the most celebrated couples.

    Ines, meanwhile, isn’t about to be pawed in the next chapter. She’s young, free‑spirited, and, despite her own divorce, she’s not yet heartbroken by marriage. She’s already played Maui in a romance with actor Paul Wesley and is ready to be Mrs. Brad Pitt when the time feels right.

    But a warning: if Brad keeps putting the punchline aside, Ines could get fed up and dust himself aside. Ines isn’t going to stick around forever without a commitment.

    Will the Pair Woo

    There’s a strong, and frankly, relatable hope that Brad and Ines will finally seal the deal. Until then, the star keeps his boardroom‑filled heart in the safe compartment, looking for that pivotal moment to say yes.

    Brad Pitt’s Friends Want Him to Propose to Ines de Ramon

    Brad’s Engagement Puzzle

    Ines isn’t the only one itching for Brad to pop a ring on his finger. The red‑carpet chatter says the “buddy squad” is getting impatient and ready to kick the ball in his direction.

    Who’s the Most Persistent?

    • George Clooney and Amal: The Hollywood power couple are pushing the hardest—because their grandkids will get a column and the paparazzi will get a podcast.
    • Brad’s other pals: They’re all saying, “Hey buddy, stop playing hide‑and‑seek with the commitment world!”

    Why the Fuss?

    Everyone’s in love with Ines and sees Brad’s take‑it‑slow vibe as a no‑no. “He’s a prince charming who’s stuck in the slow‑motion parking lot of love,” a source confides. The undercurrent? The more he drags his toes, the more the wedding aisle feels like a millennial Tinder date—on a very lukewarm hook.

    Bottom Line

    If Brad wants to avoid the “so long” cliché, the heart‑warming, fireworks‑over‑blossom‑garden kind of ceremony nickname, it’s high time to make the decision count.

    Brad Pitt’s Shocking Twist: He Won’t Propose to Ines de Ramon — Exclusive

    Brad Pitt & Ines de Ramon: The Prenup Puzzle

    It’s no secret that Brad Pitt has found a spark in his life with the Argentine beauty Ines de Ramon. They’ve been sharing a home for more than a year and the rumors that the Hollywood heartthrob is committed to marriage are swirling louder than a Los Angeles traffic jam. Yet, the catch? Pitt wants a prenup in the mix, and that’s turning on some nerves.

    Why the Prenup?

    • Past shadows linger. Before Ines stepped into his world, the actor was reportedly not at his best.
    • Financial fireworks. Brad’s brand is a gold‑mine, and the picture‑perfect couple might keep that wealth safe on paper.
    • Future, filtered by caution. Some say he’s just guarding against losing his star power.

    Inside Scoop

    The buzz around the passionate pair is that Brad’s circle feels the plan is a bit too cautious. They say, “If the ‘Ines’ vibe is real, it’s a love story that’s turning up the light in Brad’s otherwise dim rooms.” But the fresher funding grounds might backfire if the prenup swallows the romance right before it blooms.

    Heart‑felt Thought

    One insider mentions that nobody would want to see the actor miss the chance to feel happy because someone chose the rulebook first. He wonders: “If I’m truly smart, I’ll jump ship to the best life with Ines before this legal clause knocks out our good times.”

  • Nvidia reportedly halts production on its H20 AI chips

    Nvidia reportedly halts production on its H20 AI chips

    Beijing may have thrown a wrench into Nvidia’s plans on making a comeback in China’s AI market.

    Nvidia has instructed its component suppliers to stop production related to its H20 AI chip, according to The Information.

    The production halt comes after Beijing reportedly warned Chinese companies against using these chips because of potential security issues and fears of backdoors that would give the U.S. access to sensitive data. China’s government is urging companies to use domestic chips instead, The Information reported.

    This comes a month after companies including Nvidia were given the green light to start selling its AI chips designed for China’s market.

    An Nvidia spokesperson sent TechCrunch the following statement, “We constantly manage our supply chain to address market conditions. Cybersecurity is critically important to us. NVIDIA does not have ‘backdoors’ in our chips that would give anyone a remote way to access or control them. The market can use the H20 with confidence.”

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  • Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion

    Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion

    Elon Musk’s X and xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI on Monday, alleging that the two companies are colluding to stifle competition.

    “In a desperate bid to protect its smartphone monopoly, Apple has joined forces with the company that most benefits from inhibiting competition and innovation in AI: OpenAI, a monopolist in the market for generative AI chatbots,” the lawsuit reads, referring to Apple’s partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its systems.

    This lawsuit is part of a long series of disputes between Musk and Altman, who continue to throw public jabs at one another. Once a co-founder and co-chair of OpenAI, Musk has sued to block OpenAI’s transition into a for-profit company. He also submitted an unsolicited bid to take over OpenAI for $97.4 billion, which the company rejected.

    Musk posted anticompetitive allegations against OpenAI and Apple on X earlier this month, claiming that it’s “impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store.”

    The partnership between Apple and OpenAI was announced last June, with collaborative features expected to ship in December.

    OpenAI and Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

  • Nvidia, AMD May Offer High‑End AI Chips to China if They Pay a US Share

    Lights, Cameras, AI: Nvidia & AMD’s China Chip Choreography

    What’s the scoop?

    Forget the old “national security” drama—now the story is all about tariffs and tech deals. Nvidia and AMD have sweetened the pot with the U.S. government: they’ll hand over 15 % of the cash they rack up selling top‑tier AI chips to China, and in return they’ll get the green light to ship those same chips into the country.

    Breaking it down

    • Nvidia: 15 % of H20 sales in China. H20? Think of it as a fancy, purpose‑built AI chip that makes sense only for Chinese data centers.
    • AMD: 15 % of MI308 sales in the same territory. Another heavyweight in the AI inference ring.
    • Both companies now hold official licenses to operate in China—a clear nod from Washington.

    Why the pivot?

    Back in April, the Trump team slapped a ban on certain high‑performance AI chips aimed at China. A few months later, they sighed, “Okay, we’re backing off,” after Nvidia promised up to $500 billion in U.S. data‑center investments. Fast‑forward to July, Nvidia says it’s ready to ship H20 again—even after the Biden team’s own restrictions.

    In a slick, almost diplomatic statement, an Nvidia spokesperson wrote:

    “We follow the rules the U.S. government sets for our participation in worldwide markets. While we haven’t shipped H20 to China for months, we hope export control rules will let America compete in China and worldwide.”

    Trade talks and rare earths

    Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blamed the shift on ongoing trade talks about rare‑earth elements—those precious minerals that power everything from EV batteries to high‑tech CPUs.

    However, this move isn’t going unnoticed. Former officials and national‑security gurus have penned letters urging the administration to “rewind” the decision—pointing out the potential risks of easing U.S. tech exports to an adversarial market.

    The big picture, for a moment

    • From stealthy tech to open tariffs: the narrative has switched from “protect the homeland” to “level up the trade game.”
    • Licenses traded for revenue cuts—an elegant, if not controversial, financial compromise.
    • The future? It’s a careful dance between keeping cool and keeping chips hot.

    Extra note: A fresh Nvidia comment was added to this story—a quick reminder that big companies are not shy about updating their playbooks.

  • Explore Instagram Maps Wisely: Stay Private While Navigating Social Trends

    Following Wednesday’s launch of Instagram’s new Snap Map-like opt-in “Instagram Map” feature — which lets U.S. users share their most recent active location with others and discover location-based content — Instagram head Adam Mosseri is having to reassure people that their location is only visible to others if they decide to share it. Although Meta has made it clear that location sharing is off by default, there have been numerous posts on social media urging users to turn off location sharing, incorrectly claiming that it’s automatically turned on.

    “We’re double checking everything, but so far it looks mostly like people are confused and assume that, because they can see themselves on the map when they open, other people can see them too,” Mosseri said in a Threads post. “We’re still checking everything though to make sure nobody shares location without explicitly deciding to do so, which, by the way, requires a double consent by design (we ask you to confirm after you say you want to share).”

    Mosseri also said that some people are “confused” about how the feature works. For instance, people are accessing the feature and then seeing the map populated with the location information of some users. This is because the feature automatically pulls in location tags from recently posted Stories or Reels that include a tagged location. 

    It’s worth noting that this isn’t new, as Instagram already had location tags visible to users in its map view. However, the new Instagram Map feature makes this information a lot easier to access. The new feature might make you rethink whether you want to post your Stories and Reels with location tags (especially if you’re still at the location).

    If you turn on your location on Instagram Map, your location only updates when you open the app or have it running in the background, meaning it doesn’t provide continuous, real-time location updates. This is different from Snap Map, which lets users choose whether their location is updated only when they open the app or in real time. 

    For those who want to ensure their location is turned off on Instagram Map, we’ll walk you through the steps below. 

    How to access Instagram Map

    The Instagram mapImage Credits:Instagram

    To access the new feature, you need to navigate to your DMs page (direct messages) and tap the new “Map” option at the top. If it’s your first time accessing the feature, you’ll likely see a pop-up message notifying you about the new Map.

    The pop-up will tell you that no one can see your location until you share it with them, and that you can change your settings at any time. 

    How to set your location-sharing preferences

    Image Credits:Instagram

    The first time you open Map, you will see a page that reads “Who can see your location.” From there, you can choose to share it with your Friends (followers you follow back), your Close Friends list, select users, or no one. 

    To change your preferences, you need to click on your profile, tap the settings option in the top-right corner, select the “Story, live and location” option, and then tap the “Location sharing” button. Here, you will be able to change your settings. 

    Note that if you have location sharing turned off, others can still share their location with you, which means you’ll be able to see them on the Map. 

    How to use Instagram Map

    When you open the app, you will see the locations of friends who have shared their location with you. You will also see location-based Stories and Reels from people you follow. 

    For example, if your friend attended a nearby music festival and posted a story while there, it will appear on the map. Similarly, if a creator you follow posts a reel about a new restaurant in your city, you’ll be able to discover it on Instagram Map. 

    You will still see location-based content on the Map even if you have your location turned off. 

    You also can leave short, ephemeral messages, or “Notes,” on the map for others to see. Instagram Notes are the short messages that currently appear at the top of your direct messaging feed, but with the launch of Instagram Map, you will now see these posts on the map if they’re shared with a location.

    This story was updated with new information.

  • France says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks

    France says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks

    Apple has notified a number of individuals that their devices were targeted in a spyware campaign, according to the French government.

    France’s national cybersecurity response unit said on Thursday that it was aware that Apple on September 3 sent a new notification to affected customers whose Apple devices may have been hacked.

    The cybersecurity unit said receiving a threat notification means that at least one of the devices linked to a customer’s iCloud account “has been targeted and would be potentially compromised.”

    It’s unclear how many individuals, including in France, received the September 3 threat notification, which spyware was used, or when the intrusions began. 

    An Apple spokesperson did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s inquiries. 

    Apple periodically notifies victims that their devices were targeted and advises them to seek help from Access Now’s digital security lab. Most recently, Apple has notified victims in Iran, across Europe, India, and dozens of other countries of mercenary spyware attacks.

    France’s president Emmanuel Macron reportedly switched phones in 2021 after his phone was targeted with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.

  • Tesla proposes new pay package for Elon Musk worth up to T

    Tesla proposes new pay package for Elon Musk worth up to $1T

    Tesla has proposed a new 10-year compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth as much as $1 trillion even as the EV maker’s car business stumbles and it sets its sights on humanoid robotics and AI.

    The company has tied the compensation to a number of benchmarks, one of which involves increasing Tesla’s overall valuation from around $1 trillion to more than $8 trillion. The plan would grant Musk more than 423 million additional shares in the company, boosting his level of control to around 25%. Musk has previously threatened to leave Tesla if he didn’t receive more voting power.

    The proposal will be voted on by shareholders at Tesla’s annual meeting, which is scheduled for later this year. The details of the plan come just one month after the company announced a $29 billion compensation package meant to make up for a plan that was struck down by a judge in Delaware.

    Tesla wrote to shareholders in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that the company believes the world is at a “critical inflection point” in society and claims it can usher in an era of “sustainable abundance” by “introducing innovative and affordable technologies at scale.”

    “Tesla can help bring about a society that democratizes autonomous goods and services,” the company wrote.

    Tesla wrote that Musk’s “singular vision” is “vital” to “navigating this critical inflection point.” It cited the company’s recently published “Master Plan Part IV,” which it says Musk “unveiled,” even though the CEO barely acknowledged it, except for agreeing that it lacked specifics.

  • FBI Cast Shuffle Leaves John Boyd Wondering if He\’s Next

    FBI Cast Shuffle Leaves John Boyd Wondering if He\’s Next

    FBI’s New Partner Shuffle: John Boyd’s Hot Seat

    It looks like John Boyd (aka Special Agent Stuart Scola) is once again in the spotlight—this time with a brand‑new partner. CBS’s long‑running crime drama, written by Law & Order legend Dick Wolf, is kicking off its seventh season this fall with the addition of Lisette Olivera, the former National Treasure star. Olivera will be stepping into the role that Katherine Renee Kane vacated, giving Boyd’s gritty case‑solver another fresh ally.

    Why the Shake‑Up?

    • Kane originally replaced Ebonee Noel as Scola’s partner during season 3.
    • Now Olivera is taking the lead—making John a “third partner in five years” of TV baseball.
    • Rumor mill: every time Boyd’s on‑screen partner gets replaced, it’s almost a kiss of death for those actresses. Theirs is a roller‑coaster ride.

    Inside the Show’s Studio

    According to an in‑touch source (no names, just endless speculation), the actor is all in. “John loves doing the show and he gets paid well,” the source confided. Yet when the spotlight drops on Stuart Scola, “the fate of his partners never stays undisturbed.”

    Ratings Reality Check

    Although FBI trailed only NCIS and Tracker as the top drama last season, fan favorites remain:

    • Missy Peregrym
    • Zeeko Zaki
    • Jeremy Sisto

    These three are the only originals still holding down their spots since the show’s 2018 debut.

    Final Thoughts

    With a new partner on the horizon, watch out for drama, mystery, and a dash of humor—all while keeping the FBI flavor alive. Stay tuned, because the next episode might just bring something that’ll leave viewers laughing, wincing, and saying “Hey, that’s a twist!”
    FBI Cast Changes Have John Boyd ‘Wondering' If He's Next

    Inside the Rapid Replacements of a Major TV Franchise

    One Actor’s Growing Fear of Being the Next “Write‑Off”

    John is swinging a whole lot of drama. He’s got a kid with the ever‑cool Nina Chase, who stars as a sharpshooter in the spin‑off FBI: Most Wanted. That’s the juicy job for viewers, but not for the guy behind the screen. According to In Touch insiders, he’s feeling a serious lack of job security.

    • Because the show is a juggernaut, cast changes happen like wardrobe malfunctions—every few seasons.
    • Executive producer Dick Wolf says the constant shuffle keeps the narrative fresh, but the flip side is a daily mental check‑list for our actor.
    • “John’s always looking over his shoulder,” one insider revealed. “He’s wondering if he’ll be the next casualty.”

    The mystery remains: Will the next big plot twist send our hero’s career on a one‑way ticket? Only time will tell, but for now, John’s juggling the sweet child drama with the bitter reality of “who’s next?”