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2021
Amazon acquires Facebook satellite internet team
Amazon acquired Facebook's satellite internet team, including some intellectual property, equipment and facilities. Facebook said the acquisition would allow the team to continue working, while Amazon was developing a low-Earth-orbit satellite network to provide high-speed broadband globally.
2021
CPSC files administrative complaint against Amazon over hazardous products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filed an administrative complaint against Amazon, alleging that specified products sold on Amazon.com were defective and posed risks of serious injury or death, and seeking to require Amazon to stop sales, facilitate a recall, notify purchasers and offer refunds.
2021
CPSC sues Amazon to force product recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission sued Amazon to force it to recall hazardous products distributed on its platform, including carbon monoxide detectors, hair dryers and children's sleepwear. Amazon said it had removed most of the products and provided full customer refunds, and questioned why the CPSC rejected its offer to expand its recall program.
2021
Helix announces Smartwatch 2.0 launch
Timex Group India announced that Helix Smart 2.0, its second-generation smartwatch, would launch on Amazon India during Prime Day on July 26 and 27, 2021.
2021
Maxima announces Max Pro X4 smartwatch
Maxima announced that its Max Pro X4 smartwatch was slated to launch during Prime Day. The article says it would be introduced exclusively through Amazon India.
2021
Amazon restores online store service after global outage
Amazon’s online store experienced a global outage that disrupted shopping across various countries. Amazon stated Monday that service had returned to normal and that it had resolved the issue; the spokesperson did not comment on the cause.
2021
Amazon online store suffers global outage
Amazon’s online store suffered a global outage on Monday, including in India, preventing some users from accessing product detail pages and placing orders. Amazon said it was working to resolve the issue.
2021
Amazon announces India Prime Day sale for July 26–27
Amazon announced that its annual Prime Day event in India was scheduled for July 26 and 27, with deals and savings across product categories for Prime members.
2021
Black Women Talk Tech announces sponsors for Roadmap to Billions
Black Women Talk Tech announced sponsor additions for its virtual Roadmap to Billions conference. The release identifies The Estée Lauder Companies and Google as sponsors of the pitch competition and lists additional companies as sponsors of the conference.
2021
Amazon launches Mega Music Fest sale in India
Amazon announced its Mega Music Fest sale in India, offering deals on headphones, speakers, guitars, soundbars and other products. The sale had already started and was scheduled to run through June 30, 2021.
2021
Amazon begins rolling out Alexa Voice Profiles for Kids
Amazon began rolling out support for Alexa Voice Profiles for Kids, an opt-in feature that lets parents or guardians create voice profiles for children and personalize their Alexa experience.
2021
Amazon launches Vinyl of the Month Club
Amazon launched its Vinyl of the Month Club, a US-only subscription that delivers one selected record each month for $24.99 per month plus tax.
2021
Amazon makes Reading Sidekick available
Amazon made Reading Sidekick, a reading companion for children using Alexa, available. The feature requires an Amazon Kids+ subscription.
2021
UK regulator investigates Amazon and Google over fake reviews
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority opened a formal investigation into whether Amazon and Google broke U.K. consumer law by failing to protect shoppers from fake and misleading reviews.
2021
Amazon acquires Wickr
Wickr announced that Amazon had purchased it. The deal terms were not disclosed. AWS said it would offer Wickr services effective immediately.
2021
Amazon acquires ART19
Amazon Music notified the outlet that ART19 was “joining” Amazon Music; the report says the deal was an outright acquisition, though neither company had provided an on-the-record comment.
2021
Amazon.in announces OnePlus Community Sale
Amazon.in announced the OnePlus Community Sale, offering deals on OnePlus products through June 27, 2021, including discounts and bank offers.
2021
Sennheiser launches MKE 400 microphone in India
Sennheiser launched the MKE 400 compact shotgun microphone in India, priced at Rs 16,900 and available exclusively on Amazon from launch day.
2021
Amazon cuts prices on selected Global Store products for Australian shoppers
Amazon cut prices on selected products in its Global Store, offering the deals to Prime members in Australia on items shipped and sold by Amazon US or Amazon UK. The offer was described as ending at 5pm that day.
2021
Noise launches Buds VS201 earbuds
Noise launched its first truly wireless earbuds with dual equalizer, the Buds VS201, exclusively on Amazon.