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What you need to know about Amazon today: August 8, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy now delivers GLP-1 medications to eligible Medicare patients for $50 a month
Amazon Pharmacy now delivers GLP-1 weight management medications-Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo-to eligible Medicare Part D patients for just $50 per month through the federal Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, running through December 2027. Amazon Pharmacy handles all the complex paperwork, automating eligibility verification, prior authorization, and enrollment so patients can skip the administrative burden.
Amazon Pharmacy now delivers GLP-1 weight management medications-Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo-to eligible Medicare Part D patients for just $50 per month through the federal Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, running through December 2027. Amazon Pharmacy handles all the complex paperwork, automating eligibility verification, prior authorization, and enrollment so patients can skip the administrative burden.
Everything to know about 'Madden,' a new movie coming to Prime Video November 18
Nicolas Cage stars as NFL legend John Madden in Madden, a new film from director David O. Russell. The movie, which premieres November 18 on Prime Video, follows Madden from coach to video game icon. The cast also includes Christian Bale, John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, and Shane Gillis.
Nicolas Cage stars as NFL legend John Madden in Madden, a new film from director David O. Russell. The movie, which premieres November 18 on Prime Video, follows Madden from coach to video game icon. The cast also includes Christian Bale, John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, and Shane Gillis.
Alexa+ arrives in Australia as Amazon's next-generation AI assistant expands internationally
Alexa+ is launching in Australia on August 6 as part of an Early Access program, marking Amazon's first Asia-Pacific expansion for its next-generation AI assistant. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is smarter, more conversational, deeply personalized, and capable of taking real-world actions on users' behalf. Built by a dedicated local Australian team, it's specifically designed for how Australians actually speak and live.
Alexa+ is launching in Australia on August 6 as part of an Early Access program, marking Amazon's first Asia-Pacific expansion for its next-generation AI assistant. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is smarter, more conversational, deeply personalized, and capable of taking real-world actions on users' behalf. Built by a dedicated local Australian team, it's specifically designed for how Australians actually speak and live.
Inside Amazon's first-ever drone delivery site in the UK
Amazon has officially launched Prime Air drone delivery in the UK, marking the first expansion of the service outside the United States. Operating from a 465,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Darlington, England, the MK30 drone delivers packages weighing up to five pounds within 60 minutes of ordering. Customers within a 7.5-mile radius can select drone delivery at checkout, choosing a drop-off zone identified by Amazon's AI mapping systems.
Amazon has officially launched Prime Air drone delivery in the UK, marking the first expansion of the service outside the United States. Operating from a 465,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Darlington, England, the MK30 drone delivers packages weighing up to five pounds within 60 minutes of ordering. Customers within a 7.5-mile radius can select drone delivery at checkout, choosing a drop-off zone identified by Amazon's AI mapping systems.
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