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What you need to know about Amazon today: May 21, 2026
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.
How the next generation of AI researchers is using Amazon chips to accelerate discovery
University researchers are using Amazon's Trainium chip to push the boundaries of their work-and making the chip better for all developers in the process.
University researchers are using Amazon's Trainium chip to push the boundaries of their work-and making the chip better for all developers in the process.
Watch the trailer for 'Clarkson's Farm' Season 5, coming to Prime Video on June 3
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Clarkson's Farm Season 5. Clarkson's Farm will launch globally and exclusively on Prime Video on June 3 with the first four episodes. The eight-episode season will then roll out weekly, with two more episodes releasing on June 10 and the final two launching on June 17.
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Clarkson's Farm Season 5. Clarkson's Farm will launch globally and exclusively on Prime Video on June 3 with the first four episodes. The eight-episode season will then roll out weekly, with two more episodes releasing on June 10 and the final two launching on June 17.
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