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05/07/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2026 02:15
What you need to know about Amazon today: May 7, 2026
Alexa+ arrives in Germany as Amazon's next-generation AI assistant expands internationally
Alexa+ has launched in Germany, marking the AI assistant's expansion to its eighth market alongside Austria. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ delivers a smarter, more conversational experience that completes tasks end-to-end and understands German culture-from regional dialect expressions to local culinary traditions. The assistant connects with services including OpenTable, Spotify, Bosch, and Siemens Home Appliances, plus news from ARD, BILD, and Der Spiegel. Available during Early Access, Alexa+ will subsequently be included with a Prime membership or offered to non-Prime members for €22.99 monthly. Customers can register online or purchase eligible Echo devices.
Alexa+ has launched in Germany, marking the AI assistant's expansion to its eighth market alongside Austria. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ delivers a smarter, more conversational experience that completes tasks end-to-end and understands German culture-from regional dialect expressions to local culinary traditions. The assistant connects with services including OpenTable, Spotify, Bosch, and Siemens Home Appliances, plus news from ARD, BILD, and Der Spiegel. Available during Early Access, Alexa+ will subsequently be included with a Prime membership or offered to non-Prime members for €22.99 monthly. Customers can register online or purchase eligible Echo devices.
Blink debuts its first 2K video doorbells, delivering premium clarity
Blink launched two new video doorbells on May 6-the Wired Doorbell 2K+ ($49.99 USD) and Battery Doorbell 2K+-delivering the brand's first 2K resolution doorbells with improved dynamic range for clearer detail in all lighting conditions. Both devices feature AI-powered smart video descriptions (U.S. only, subscription required) that summarize motion events, eliminating the need to watch full clips. The Battery model adds a head-to-toe field of view for better package and visitor visibility. Available for pre-order in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, the doorbells expand Blink's affordable smart home security lineup.
Blink launched two new video doorbells on May 6-the Wired Doorbell 2K+ ($49.99 USD) and Battery Doorbell 2K+-delivering the brand's first 2K resolution doorbells with improved dynamic range for clearer detail in all lighting conditions. Both devices feature AI-powered smart video descriptions (U.S. only, subscription required) that summarize motion events, eliminating the need to watch full clips. The Battery model adds a head-to-toe field of view for better package and visitor visibility. Available for pre-order in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, the doorbells expand Blink's affordable smart home security lineup.
Amazon announces plans to invest more than €15 billion in France, creating more than 7,000 permanent jobs
Amazon has announced a landmark €15 billion investment in France over 2026-2028-its largest commitment to the country to date. The plan will create more than 7,000 permanent jobs through four new distribution centers in Illiers-Combray, Beauvais, Colombier-Saugnieu, and Ensisheim. Investments span logistics infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI capabilities. As France's leading net direct job creator since 2010, Amazon now employs over 25,000 permanent staff and supports 100,000 total jobs nationwide. The expanded proximity-based logistics network will deliver faster service while reducing emissions, with AI-driven inventory placement cutting delivery distances and CO2 per package by measurable margins.
Amazon has announced a landmark €15 billion investment in France over 2026-2028-its largest commitment to the country to date. The plan will create more than 7,000 permanent jobs through four new distribution centers in Illiers-Combray, Beauvais, Colombier-Saugnieu, and Ensisheim. Investments span logistics infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI capabilities. As France's leading net direct job creator since 2010, Amazon now employs over 25,000 permanent staff and supports 100,000 total jobs nationwide. The expanded proximity-based logistics network will deliver faster service while reducing emissions, with AI-driven inventory placement cutting delivery distances and CO2 per package by measurable margins.
Amazon Business now delivers fresh groceries to businesses in more than 2,300 cities
Amazon Business is now offering Same-Day Delivery of fresh, perishable groceries-such as produce, dairy, and baked goods-to business customers in more than 2,300 U.S. cities and towns. Business Prime members enjoy free Same-Day Delivery on grocery orders over $25 in most areas, making it easier to combine fresh items with everyday office essentials in a single order.
Amazon Business is now offering Same-Day Delivery of fresh, perishable groceries-such as produce, dairy, and baked goods-to business customers in more than 2,300 U.S. cities and towns. Business Prime members enjoy free Same-Day Delivery on grocery orders over $25 in most areas, making it easier to combine fresh items with everyday office essentials in a single order.
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