Apple says Siri isn’t sending your conversations to advertisers — even if it accidentally records them

Illustration: The Verge

Apple is refuting rumors that it ever let advertisers target users based on Siri recordings in a statement published Wednesday evening describing how Siri works and what it does with data.

The section specifically responding to the rumors reads:

Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose. We are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more...

Just So You Know, Reviewers Over 40 Are Simply Smitten With These 31 Beauty Products

"I am back in the game." —A 52-year-old reviewer

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Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”

Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World

A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant.

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.

Cavs outduel Thunder in battle of NBA's top teams

The Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City's 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night in a marquee meeting between the NBA's top two teams.

This robovac has an arm — and legs, too

This robot vacuum from Dreame has a robotic arm that can pick up items and use tools from its toolbox (pictured in the background) to clean more areas of your home. | Image: The Verge

I’ll see your arm and raise you an arm and two legs. It was the battle of the bots on the CES show floor as robot vacuum manufacturers Dreame and Roborock each added limbs to their rival robovacs.

Dreame launched its X50 Ultra at the show earlier this week, debuting the first robovac that can use its...

33 Things That'll Help You Be Productive Without Even Trying

2025 is the year you work smarter, not harder.

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Will Trumps tariffs make costs explode for this years most anticipated products?

Tech lovers: Bigger price tags may be on the horizon.

The incoming Trump administration has proposed a sweeping economic agenda that includes controversially high tariffs on imported goods, and while the plan has reportedly fluctuated over the last month, the President-elect argues increased tariffs on imports is the best way to pay for sweeping tax cuts and reduce the amount of drugs and immigrant workers coming into the U.S. 

The more likely result? Higher prices for consumers and their...

Our favorite (mostly weird) robots of CES 2025

Robots are everywhere at CES 2025. We've been waved at by a robot stool, watched a droid do our laundry, hugged an adorable furry monster bot, and fact-checked a robot who claims to be able to climb stairs while vacuuming. Here's some of the highlights from the consumer tech show floor, where Mashable has walked among our future bot overlords.

31 Smart Vs. Sloppy Movie Moments That Prove Hollywood Is Really Just All Over The Place

Nope (2022) might be one of the smartest movies of all time.

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Let's See Which Season You Totally Embody

Whether you’re a fiery summer spirit or a cozy winter soul, your preferences and choices can reveal what season you truly embody.

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23 Stylish Target Pieces That Will Leave People Wondering When You Got Such A Big Raise

Turns out you don't have to earn (or spend) the big bucks to elevate your style.

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These 35 Problem-Solving Products Are Downright Perfect

And you don't have to take my word for it. Check out these reviews.

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Microsoft teases ‘major’ Surface business announcement for January 30th

The Surface Laptop 7 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

Microsoft is preparing for a “major” Surface announcement later this month. The software giant has started teasing “a major announcement from Surface for Business” this week in a LinkedIn post spotted by Windows Central. The announcement will be made during Microsoft’s AI tour in New York City on January 30th.

Microsoft is rumored to be launching Intel-powered variants of...

Microsoft is reverting its Bing AI image generator because of quality complaints

Illustration by Haein Jeong / The Verge

Microsoft is rolling back a model upgrade to its AI-powered Bing Image Creator, reports TechCrunch. The rollback came after weeks of complaints by users that the tool just didn’t work as well after Microsoft “upgraded” to a new version of the DALL-E 3 model on December 18th.

Microsoft declined to comment on its decision to roll things back or offer specifics on what may be causing the gap between user’s expectations and its...

35 Products You Won't Just "Normal" Like, You'll *Reallllllllyyyy* Like

Okay but does Bio-Oil "like" like me: circle yes or no.

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Amid LA wildfires, NFL has a backup plan for Rams-Vikings Monday Night

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The NFL is monitoring the Palisades fires ahead of Monday night’s Rams-Vikings Wild Card game

Emergency personnel in California continue to battle the raging fires in the Palisades area around Los Angeles. Multiple fires are burning in Los Angeles County, prompting evacuation orders and causing damage to more than 1,000 structures.

On Thursday evening, the NFL confirmed that a contingency plan is in place for Monday night’s Wild...

Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI

Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.

California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

As hurricane-force winds fan the most destructive wildfires in California history across bone-dry foothills, communities face the dual threat of natural forces and a warming world.