Microsoft-owned LinkedIn suffered a global outage for more than two hours in the early hours on Wednesday, and users across mobile and desktop platforms were unable to use the platform. LinkedIn, which is the world's largest professional network with nearly 740 million members in more than 200 countries, was later up and running. "Some members may be experiencing an issue with accessing LinkedIn on mobile and desktop. We're working on this as we speak and will provide updates as we have them. Thanks for your patience!" The company said in a tweet. It later confirmed the problem is solved. "Pardon the interruption everyone. We're back on track now. Unconfirmed reports indicate it might have been Agatha all along," the company said jokingly in a tweet. Agatha Harkness is a fictional character that appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . She is a powerful witch, portrayed as a sinister heroine and teacher of Wanda Maximoff, as well as … [Read more...] about LinkedIn suffers over 2 hour long global outage, up now
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Fitbit has a new offering for Premium members to counter stress
Fitbit has partnered with The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global to launch an exclusive wellness collection for the Fitbit Premium members. Called Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method, the collection features audio and 10 video sessions led by Deepak Chopra on themes like mindfulness, sleep, stress management, mental wellness and the mind-body connection. Fitbit Premium costs Rs 99 per month while the annual charge is Rs 999. The company is giving a 90-day free trial to users who are new or returning to Premium. The new collection, Fitbit says, will help in better management of a user’s emotional wellbeing through practices like meditation and breathing exercises. Under the collection, Fitbit will roll out more content every couple of week to create a library of more than 30 sessions. Each session will be around 20 minutes long. They will be centred around topics ranging from meditation, managing emotions, winding down for the day, stress relief and more. They will … [Read more...] about Fitbit has a new offering for Premium members to counter stress
Android users now have an easy way to check the security of their passwords
Google is adding its password checkup feature to Android, making the mobile OS the latest company offering to give users an easy way to check if the passcodes they’re using have been compromised. Password Checkup works by checking credentials entered into apps against a list of billions of credentials compromised in the innumerable website breaches that have occurred in recent years. In the event there’s a match, users receive an alert, along with a prompt that can take them to Google’s password manager page , which offers a way to review the security of all saved credentials. Alerts look like this: Further Reading Google adds password “checkup” into Web account password manager Google introduced Password Checkup in early 2019 , in the form of a Chrome extension. In October of that year, the feature made its way into the Google Password Manager , a dashboard that examines Web passwords saved within Chrome that are synchronized using a Google account. Two months … [Read more...] about Android users now have an easy way to check the security of their passwords
How to emulate NES, SNES and Nintendo DS on Android
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Play old school games Andrew Myrick 23 Feb 2021 Source: Andrew Myrick / Android Central So you've decided to enter the world of emulation on Android and want to learn how to emulate NES, SNES, or Nintendo DS games. There are a couple of steps you need to take before diving in — as you won't find any games listed on the Play Store. Nevertheless, we've got you covered, here's everything you need to know on how to emulate some of your favorite, old-school games on Android. Using the right emulator Source: Andrew Myrick / Android Central Before you can begin playing those old-school classics on Android, you'll need to find the best emulators for Android first. There are quite a few different options at your disposal, as a quick search through the Google Play Store reveals more than a few emulators alongside some of the best Android games . However, picking the right … [Read more...] about How to emulate NES, SNES and Nintendo DS on Android
Pokémon makes an intimidating genre approachable
Roleplaying games represent some of the most beloved titles ever created. Series like Final Fantasy or The Elder Scrolls are filled with huge, immersive worlds and deep lore to be explored. Yet, that scale and complexity can also make the genre seem overwhelming. What makes Pokémon stand out is its ability to attract a wide audience. It’s a perfect entry point for an otherwise intimidating genre. As the series turns 25 years old this year, the charm found in the first installments has been preserved and retained throughout the eight generations of the franchise. The format has stayed consistent; unlike typical RPGs with their elaborate and grandiose narratives, Pokémon maintains a very relaxed pace with a clear goal in mind. Each Pokémon game starts the same: you’re a child looking to begin your adventure as a pokémon trainer. Immediately, developer Game Freak makes it clear that you are about to begin an epic adventure, and you have some freedom on how you proceed — … [Read more...] about Pokémon makes an intimidating genre approachable