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05/22/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/22/2026 02:09
What you need to know about Amazon today: May 22, 2026
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Prime Video: 'That business is growing, it's profitable, and it's still early'
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has expressed enthusiasm for Prime Video's growth trajectory during a recent shareholder Q&A, emphasizing that great content drives customer engagement. He highlighted blockbuster successes including the Culpables trilogy reaching number one in 170 countries and Project Hail Mary surpassing $665 million at the box office within weeks. Jassy cited live sports-Thursday Night Football, NBA, the Masters, NASCAR, and UEFA Champions League-as major growth drivers, noting 95 of the top 100 most-watched annual shows are live sports. He also praised expanding partnerships with HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Apple TV+, calling the business profitable with significant upside ahead.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has expressed enthusiasm for Prime Video's growth trajectory during a recent shareholder Q&A, emphasizing that great content drives customer engagement. He highlighted blockbuster successes including the Culpables trilogy reaching number one in 170 countries and Project Hail Mary surpassing $665 million at the box office within weeks. Jassy cited live sports-Thursday Night Football, NBA, the Masters, NASCAR, and UEFA Champions League-as major growth drivers, noting 95 of the top 100 most-watched annual shows are live sports. He also praised expanding partnerships with HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and Apple TV+, calling the business profitable with significant upside ahead.
How Amazon helps employees find support when it matters most
Amazon supports its more than one million global employees not just in their day-to-day work, but through life's most challenging moments. Three operations employees recently shared their personal stories-navigating grief, facing a cancer diagnosis, and reinventing their careers-to inspire others to take advantage of benefits like paid leave, day-one healthcare, and career development programs.
Amazon supports its more than one million global employees not just in their day-to-day work, but through life's most challenging moments. Three operations employees recently shared their personal stories-navigating grief, facing a cancer diagnosis, and reinventing their careers-to inspire others to take advantage of benefits like paid leave, day-one healthcare, and career development programs.
Amazon announces two water replenishment projects in Germany, set to save 370 million liters annually
Amazon is launching two water projects in Germany: a smart leak detection initiative installing IoT sensors in 500 Frankfurt buildings by 2028, and a wetland restoration project across 200 hectares in Bavaria's Spessart Forest. Together, the projects are expected to return nearly 370 million liters of water annually to the community.
Amazon is launching two water projects in Germany: a smart leak detection initiative installing IoT sensors in 500 Frankfurt buildings by 2028, and a wetland restoration project across 200 hectares in Bavaria's Spessart Forest. Together, the projects are expected to return nearly 370 million liters of water annually to the community.
Alexa+ now generates podcast episodes on demand
Alexa+ now lets customers generate custom podcast-style episodes on any topic in minutes-no documents or prep work required. Users simply ask Alexa about a subject, review a proposed outline, adjust length and direction conversationally, then receive a fully produced episode with AI-generated host voices. Episodes draw from more than 200 news publications, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and the Washington Post, ensuring accurate, real-time content. Topics range from trending news and travel preparation to career development and new hobbies. Available now for Alexa+ customers in the U.S., the feature delivers notifications through Echo Show devices and the Alexa app.
Alexa+ now lets customers generate custom podcast-style episodes on any topic in minutes-no documents or prep work required. Users simply ask Alexa about a subject, review a proposed outline, adjust length and direction conversationally, then receive a fully produced episode with AI-generated host voices. Episodes draw from more than 200 news publications, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and the Washington Post, ensuring accurate, real-time content. Topics range from trending news and travel preparation to career development and new hobbies. Available now for Alexa+ customers in the U.S., the feature delivers notifications through Echo Show devices and the Alexa app.
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