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Six New WhatsApp Features You Can Try Right Now

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Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . On Monday, Meta announced six new features it rolled out to WhatsApp users . The thing is, these features might not be that new. The company somewhat confusingly says these features have been added to the app "over the past few months," despite some clearly rolling out only within the past few days. While it might be tough to say when each of these features officially dropped, the point is they're here now, and you can try them out today. Here are the six new features Meta highlighted, and what you can expect to see the next time you open the app: Support for Live Photos and Motion Photos Perhaps the biggest news of the bunch is support for Live Photos (iOS) and Motion Photos (Android). Before this latest update, these moving photos would simply as static images, so you'd miss out on the extra few ...

Fall Means Darker Morning and Evening Runs, and You Should Be Prepared

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The sun has already begun to set on our exercise routines—at least for those of us who like to run in the evenings. As we get deeper into fall (and prepare for the dreaded time change ), evening and morning runners alike will have to deal with darker runs. Here are my best tips for staying safe and making the most of the darkness while you're out pounding the pavement. Bring a flashlight, even if you don't think you need it If you're an evening runner, be warned that this is the season for darkness sneaking up on you. Check the sunset time before you head out, and bring a light source just in case you make a wrong turn or stop a little longer at a water break. I have these USB-chargeable lights , and I keep one in the same belt that holds my water bottle. HOKOILN 2 Pack Outdoor Night Running Lights, LED Running Lights for Runners with Rechargeable Battery for Camping, Hiking, Walking...

I'm a Deals Writer, and These Are the Top 10 Tech Sales This Week

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage?  Take these steps  for better search results,  including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . As Lifehacker's tech deals writer, I've been hard at work all week hunting down the best bargains on TVs, speakers, laptops, and other tech. Now that it's Friday, I've gathered together this week's sales highlights, all of which I've vetted using my favorite price-tracking tools to make sure they are actually good deals. This week, you can find (relative) bargain prices on the Kindle Scribe, portable speakers, security cameras, QLED TVs, and more—all of them going for their lowest prices ever. Like-New Amazon Kindle Sc...