nnnnReturning EchonnAmazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)nnnn$100 at AmazonnnProsnnSmaller and better fitnHands-free Alexa accessnImproved ANC performancenMaintains EQ supportnGreat support on both iOS and AndroidnFaster chargingnConsnnNo real difference in battery lifenNo multipoint BluetoothnFinicky touch controlsnThe second-gen Echo Buds are Amazon's latest effort to improve upon their debut earbuds, and the results are largely focused on getting more out of the audio from the start. A smaller size and [...]

The two-day discount event is expected to be held in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Spain, and a few other countries next month.nnnnWhat you need to knownnAmazon has decided to pause its Prime Day event in India and Canada due to COVID-19,nIn other countries, however, the event will continue as planned. nLast year, Amazon had to delay Prime Day in the U.S. until mid-October due to the pandemic. nAmazon is delaying its annual Prime Day event in India and Canada over concerns about rising COVID- [...]

nnCredit: Robert Triggs / Android AuthoritynnnnOppo updates will now come for three years for the just-launched Oppo Find X3 series.nThis is one year longer than Oppo previously promised. However, do note that this only applies to security updates, not Android upgrades.nThis doesn’t quite match Samsung’s update promise, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction.nIn the world of Android, Samsung is now the gold standard when it comes to Android updates. For almost all of its phones, [...]

nnCredit: NetflixnnnWith Jupiter’s Legacy, Netflix continues to expand its role in the superhero arena. Now that its partnership with Marvel on shows like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, The Punisher, and more is over, the mega streamer has been building up its catalog with titles like The Umbrella Academy, She-Ra, Warrior Nun — now Jupiter’s Legacy.nNetflix seems to have its own in-house version of every buzzy genre under the sun. Ozark, Shadow and Bone, The Crown, BoJack Horseman, and other Ne [...]

nnPreviously, changes to the WhatsApp privacy policy caused controversy. The company stuck to a May 15, 2021 rollout, though.nNow, the company is loosening the restrictions surrounding that date, giving a longer indeterminate grace period.nHowever, you are still going to need to accept the terms, eventually.nUpdate, May 7, 2021 (12:26 PM ET): When we originally posted the article below, we based our information on one statement from WhatsApp. That statement appears to say that not accepting the [...]

nnIn 2019, Microsoft announced Windows 10X, a leaner version of its PC operating system.nMicrosoft delayed the launch of that product in 2020, and now, allegedly, has delayed it indefinitely.nAccording to a report, Microsoft will instead focus on updating and further developing Windows 10 proper.nWindows 10 is currently the world’s most popular operating system. While it certainly is powerful, it also is heavy due to the need for it to continue to support legacy software and features. Meanwhil [...]

nnCredit: Lily Katz / Android AuthoritynnnnHearing aid maker Sonova has purchased Sennheiser’s consumer division.nThe purchase is a bid to diversify Sonova’s product offerings and gain access to a younger audience.nGerman company Sennheiser is a big player in the personal audio market, but it’s about to get a new owner. Swiss-based Sonova has acquired Sennheiser’s consumer division in a €200 million (~$241 million) cash deal.nAccording to Reuters, the planned purchase is a play by Sono [...]

nnCredit: AmazonnnnnIn our review of the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, we said that you would have a hard time finding a more capable smartwatch for the price, and now that’s even more accurate. Right now, you can save on the GTS 2 Mini as it’s only $79.99 ($20 off). So if you’ve been meaning to take control of your health a bit more, this is a handy assistant.nThe Amazfit GTS 2 Mini from Huami lets you accurately monitor your fitness with progressive technology. For such a small device, it packs a [...]

nnCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android AuthoritynnnAuto-rotation is one of the more long-standing features on smartphones today, allowing phones to automatically shift apps and menus between portrait and landscape orientation as the device is turned accordingly.nMany smartphones include an auto-rotate toggle in the quick settings section of the notification shade (as seen above), allowing you to activate or deactivate auto-rotate at the drop of a hat. But do you keep auto-rotate enabled on your phone [...]

nAirTag is Apple’s first product launch in 2021, and the $29 price tag also makes it the most affordable. So affordable that it’s easy to go a little overboard when trying out the new Apple tech. It’s easy to go from “Where do I even put this AirTag?” to “I need an AirTag for everything!” so we’re curious what you’re tracking with AirTag. The weirder, the better…n more…nThe post AirTag: What are you using with Apple’s new Find My trackers? appeared first on 9to5Mac. [...]