Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber announced a new rider verification feature aimed at giving drivers and couriers more peace of mind about their customers. The rideshare company has tried to fight fraud and improve safety on its platform through a variety of methods, including safety check-ins, PIN verification, and audio recordings of rides. But to date, most of these efforts have focused on the safety of riders, not drivers. Some drivers have urged Uber to do more for them, leading to today’s announcement about a new rider verification process. Uber customers who choose to be verified will have their personal information, like their name and phone number, cross-checked against third-party databases to make sure there aren’t any potential red... Continue reading…

Ahead of the official iPhone 16 release, a lucky customer shared the unboxing of the iPhone 16 Pro on Chinese social media Weibo (via Majin Bu). While Apple should let reviewers publish their thoughts on the new models in the next few days, we already have a few tidbits about this upcoming phone, including its box design and what's inside it. Still, there isn't much to see. At least the Chinese version of the iPhone 16 Pro does not have the booklet containing the SIM card and other information. In addition, Apple hasn't included its fan-favorite stickers. The same happened with the recently released iPad Pro and iPad Air models. This change is due to Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral goals. As 2025 marks half the way to this change in the company's culture and manufacturing process, Cupertino wants to achieve plastic-free packaging by next year. https://twitter.com/MajinBuOfficial/status/1835779968804024775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw That said, the iPhone 16 Pro unboxing reveals Apple's latest iPhone and a USB-C braided cable. Still, while the package isn't as enticing, the company was able to add several new features to this device, including a bigger display, improved cameras, and a better battery life. Among the design changes is the new Camera Control function, which can be used to take photos or videos, adjust camera settings, and, later this year, work as a Google Lens-like device or even with third-party apps, such as camera apps or ChatGPT. With the iPhone 16 releasing globally this Friday, almost all models' shipping estimates have slipped into October. Fortunately, those wanting to buy a regular model might have a better look on the release day, as some configurations don't have a big delay. As always, BGR will keep bringing the latest information on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro as we learn more about them. Below, you can check our guide, highlighting all of their features. Don't Miss: iPhone 16: Release date, features, A18, price, AI, and more The post Lucky customer unboxes iPhone 16 Pro days before the official release appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $375+ free Today’s deals: $129 Apple Watch Cellular, $750 Hisense 75-inch TV, $29 humidifier, $140 standing desk, more Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $20 Amazon credit, 23% off Galaxy Z Flip 6, $50 Ninja blender, $48 Anker ANC earbuds, more

The iOS 18 update is now available to hundreds of millions of iPhones around the world. One of the new features that iOS 18 enables is RCS messaging in the Messages app. The feature has been in testing since mid-June when Apple rolled it out via one of the iOS 18 beta releases. However, just because the iPhone can now support RCS messaging doesn't mean you'll get it right away. First, you have to enable RCS texting in the Settings app to take advantage of RCS features when chatting with people who use Android devices. But that option won't even be there if your carrier doesn't support RCS for the iPhone. Unlike iMessage, which Apple controls, Apple can't enable RCS on iPhone on its own. It needs wireless carriers to support it because RCS is a GSMA communication standard, just like SMS. Continue reading... The post iOS 18: How to check if your carrier supports RCS on iPhone appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $299 Apple Watch Series 9, Energizer battery sale, $650 Acer Nitro gaming laptop, more Today’s deals: $129 Apple Watch Cellular, $750 Hisense 75-inch TV, $29 humidifier, $140 standing desk, more Today’s deals: $100 off Sihoo Doro C300 Pro office chair, Rare Nintendo Switch OLED sale, Anker chargers, more Today’s deals: $199 iPad 9, $99 TP-Link WiFi 7 router, $400 off Narwal Freo X Ultra robot vacuum, more

Outside of Romania, especially in the English-speaking world, Transylvania is a land associated with vampires, specifically Dracula. Inside Romania, where Vlad the Impaler is a national hero, his associations with the famed vampire are not as popular, though Transylvania is arguably still known for being home to one of the creepiest sites in the world. The Hoia Baciu forest, whether it is deserved or not, has earned the reputation of being the Bermuda Triangle of Romania. Over time, the forest has gained a reputation for being haunted by unfriendly spirits, a site of UFO activity, and a place where cultists open portals to other dimensions. Hoia Baciu’s Reputation as a Paranormal Hotbed The forest is said to have been named Hoia Baciu after a shepherd by the same name went missing there with 200 of his sheep. In the late 1960s, a biologist by the name of Alexandru Sift is said to have taken pictures of a disc or flying saucer hovering over the forest. In 1968, a military technician by the name of Emil Barnea is said to have taken a picture of a UFO. It is claimed that he had no reason to make the story up since he had nothing to gain because the communist government at the time considered belief in the paranormal to be a sign of insanity and a threat to the state. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralMysterious PhenomenaFolkloreMyths & LegendsEuropeAncient PlacesEuropeUnexplained PhenomenaHistoryPreviewRead Later 

The ancient Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica is known for their huge stone heads and related sculptures depicting human and animal figures, which have been drawing fascinated explorers, archaeologists and tourists to the region for decades. They also produced a lot of carved or painted rock art, and in a new study published in the journal Latin American Antiquity, an expert presents evidence of a previously unexplored connection between these two distinctive forms of Olmec artistic expression. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed on Monday to keep up Tehran's "unlimited support" for terror groups throughout the region while avoiding a direct clash with Israel, according to official Iranian media.

More than 1,000 people, including Hezbollah fighters and medics, were wounded Tuesday when the pagers they use to communicate exploded across Lebanon, security sources told Reuters.

Heather Locklear showed up on a discussion panel at the ‘90s Con event at Dayton Beach, Florida, alongside some of her Melrose Place co-stars. It is her first public appearance in three years, with her last being at the premiere of the Lifetime original, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story.  Joining her on stage were cast mates: Josie Bissett, Brooke Langton, Laura Leighton, Grant Show and Daphne Zuniga, as they discussed the upcoming reboot. Locklear also revealed her experience on a date with Tom Cruise, who she considered adorable but not an option. A much-anticipated ‘Melrose Place’ reunion Everett Locklear assured those concerned that most of her co-stars are willing to reunite for a Melrose Place reunion, and plans are underway to make it happen. CBS Studios is currently developing the sequel, in which Locklear will reprise her role as Amanda Woodward. RELATED: Heather Locklear Makes Huge Comeback Announcement Following Health Issues Laura added that most of them are eager to reunite just as much as fans want, however, a lot of planning goes into setting up something worthwhile. She added that the sequel will focus on what happened to each character after 30 years. Everett What has Heather Locklear been up to? Locklear has Melrose Place to thank for setting up her Hollywood career; however, her progress has been affected by alcohol addiction, which got her into court-ordered rehab in 2019 after nine misdemeanor counts and crashing her Porsche while out for a drive. Teenage Billy’s dreams were made today! The iconic, forever beautiful, legendary HEATHER LOCKLEAR!!! #melroseplace #amandawoodward @Thats4Ent #90scon pic.twitter.com/CDuX2y8sZF — Billy (@billyjolie) September 14, 2024 A couple of months ago, she was seen looking lost and disheveled in Malibu as she roamed an office building before settling on the ledge to talk to herself. She was later picked up by her fiancé, Chris Heisser, after which word got out that Locklear had fallen back to her longtime vice. Click for next Article The post Heather Locklear Makes Rare Public Appearance With ‘Melrose Place’ Co-Stars During ’90s Con Reunion appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Time magazine’s attempt to skewer former President Donald Trump has led to a backlash against the magazine in the aftermath of Sunday’s assassination attempt. Time’s cover was designed to add to…

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