How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone

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It’s getting increasingly difficult to avoid AI when you open up your phone or laptop — as soon as I started this article in Google Docs, I was immediately offered some AI assistance to write it (which I didn’t take). And with the rollout of Apple Intelligence, that now applies to iPhones, iPads, and Macs, too.

But if you aren’t seeing much value in the Apple Intelligence features that have launched so far, you’re not alone: around...

The rumored slim iPhone 17 could use the ‘Air’ monicker

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Apple may have settled on iPhone 17 Air as the name for the rumored skinny iPhone that’s expected this fall, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. He writes that the phone will be “a testing ground for future technologies,” including the tech that leads to the company’s first foldables.

The name wouldn’t be surprising — both the MacBook Air and iPad Air were the thinnest versions of their lines when they were...

After Trump’s Pardon, Paul Manafort Is Back and Looking for Foreign Work

The president-elect’s 2016 campaign chairman, four years after receiving clemency, is testing the international market with a team of Trump-linked consultants.

Panasonic Z95A OLED TV Review: Searing Brightness and Colors

Panasonic makes a fiery return with one of the best TVs right now.

26 Lazy Girl Hair Products If You Refuse To Get A Hot Tool Involved In Your Styling

A change your sleep schedule, dry hair, and "Did I unplug that?" intrusive thoughts won't miss for a second.

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The best actually real stuff at CES 2025

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 66, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy 2025, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)

This week, I’ve been reading about loneliness and Web3 scams and the future of procedural TV, watching Deadpool & Wolverine on an airplane like the director intended, rewatching Severance and Squid Game to get ready for the second seasons, eagerly awaiting the return of...

L’Oréal’s new skincare gadget told me I should try retinol

The Cell BioPrint is designed to be used in retail spaces and dermatology offices. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge

Las Vegas is punishingly dry. The arid winter air means I woke up on Day 3 of CES 2025 with a nosebleed, chapped lips, and ashy legs. This in spite of the fact I slathered myself with two pumps of a fermented bean essence, eye cream, moisturizer, and a lip mask. Staring at my face in the hotel mirror, I wonder if any of those products were doing what they’re...

Housing market shift: 9 states where housing inventory is giving buyers more power

9 states are back above pre-pandemic housing inventory levels, according to ResiClub’s monthly housing inventory report.

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To create a successful budget, you first have to make sure you fully understand your income

Struggling to make a budget that sticks? Make sure you understand the nuances of your primary source of income.

For most of us, income is the easiest-to-understand part of your budget. You know how much you make (usually $100 shy of enough) and how often it comes in (at least a day late). It’s figuring out where all income goes each month that’s the hard part.

How to find motivation at work in the new year—even at the same job

Maybe you have no plans to make major career moves in 2025. Here’s how you can still seek out new opportunities and thrive in your current role.

At the start of a new year, it can be tempting to commit to new habits or map out major changes you want to make in the months to come. For some people, particularly those who feel burned out or detached from their work, a new job might seem like the solution.

If You Get Over 12 On This UBER Popular Movie Characters Quiz, You Have A Classic Taste In Film

Those years of movie marathons are finally paying off. ???? ?

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Your daily NFL trivia game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out what NFL player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game, and we’re returning to our system of a new article each day for the game.

We tried using a single article for the game, updated with the latest game each day, but it was creating a bit of an unwieldy experience in the comments. So, we’ll have the current day’s game plus the previous three days in each...

Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: 'He'll be in Cabo'

Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will "be in Cabo, or somewhere."

If You’re Quirkier Than Most, You’ll Fall In Love With These 35 Kooky Products

We went off the beaten path to find these eccentric products just for you.

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You’ll Wish You Discovered These 35 Personal Care Items In A Previous Life — That's How Effective They Are

At least you know your future self is *fully* taken care of in the personal care department.

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Predict Who Will Survive "Squid Game" Season 3 And Who Will Be...Eliminated

Think carefully...!

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30 Products To Help You Do All The Adult Tasks You’re Embarrassed You Haven’t Learned To Do Before Now

It's time to address the gaps in life skills like cleaning, cooking, and knowing how to take a screenshot without Googling it.

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Honestly, Only Filim Buffs Will Able To Ace This Actors Quiz

Let's see how well you know movies!

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If Your Thoughts On Winter Are “Please Let It Be Over Already,” These 36 Products Might Help

Whether you're stuck inside and need some fun $10 air dry pottery clay, or freezing outdoors and need the internet's favorite fleece-lined leggings, this will get you through the season.

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Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.