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What you need to know about Amazon today: April 23, 2026
Alexa+ arrives in Spain as Amazon's next-generation AI assistant expands internationally
Amazon has launched Alexa+ in Spain, marking the latest milestone in the assistant's international expansion. From April 23, the next-generation AI assistant-already available in the U.S., UK, Canada, Mexico, and Italy-begins its Early Access rollout across Spain, with hundreds of thousands of customers set to receive invitations. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is authentically localized, understanding Spanish culture, colloquialisms, and integrating with local services such as TheFork, El País, and El Mundo. Ambient, conversational, and action-oriented, Alexa+ completes real-world tasks end-to-end. At the end of the Early Access period, Alexa+ will be included with a Prime membership or available to non-Prime members for €22.99 per month.
Amazon has launched Alexa+ in Spain, marking the latest milestone in the assistant's international expansion. From April 23, the next-generation AI assistant-already available in the U.S., UK, Canada, Mexico, and Italy-begins its Early Access rollout across Spain, with hundreds of thousands of customers set to receive invitations. Powered by generative AI, Alexa+ is authentically localized, understanding Spanish culture, colloquialisms, and integrating with local services such as TheFork, El País, and El Mundo. Ambient, conversational, and action-oriented, Alexa+ completes real-world tasks end-to-end. At the end of the Early Access period, Alexa+ will be included with a Prime membership or available to non-Prime members for €22.99 per month.
Amazon One Medical introduces weight management program with upfront GLP-1 medication costs
Amazon has launched a comprehensive weight management program through One Medical that integrates primary care, pharmacy services, and virtual care to treat obesity as a chronic condition. The program offers personalized GLP-1 treatment plans with structured consultations, regular monitoring, and evidence-based protocols. Amazon Pharmacy provides transparent GLP-1 pricing with Same-Day Delivery to nearly 3,000 cities, expanding to 4,500 by year-end 2026. Patients with existing prescriptions can access 24/7 renewals starting at $29. The integrated approach allows clinicians to manage weight loss alongside related conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Amazon has launched a comprehensive weight management program through One Medical that integrates primary care, pharmacy services, and virtual care to treat obesity as a chronic condition. The program offers personalized GLP-1 treatment plans with structured consultations, regular monitoring, and evidence-based protocols. Amazon Pharmacy provides transparent GLP-1 pricing with Same-Day Delivery to nearly 3,000 cities, expanding to 4,500 by year-end 2026. Patients with existing prescriptions can access 24/7 renewals starting at $29. The integrated approach allows clinicians to manage weight loss alongside related conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Amazon Pet Days returns May 11 with 5 days of deals for dogs, cats, and more
Amazon Pet Days returns for its fifth year and has expanded to five days for the first time. Running May 11-15, the event offers thousands of deals on pet food, treats, toys, grooming supplies, and more for all types of pets. Brands like Purina, Blue Buffalo, Hill's Science Diet, and Greenies are participating. All Amazon customers can shop, though Prime members enjoy extra perks like free shipping and Same-Day Delivery.
Amazon Pet Days returns for its fifth year and has expanded to five days for the first time. Running May 11-15, the event offers thousands of deals on pet food, treats, toys, grooming supplies, and more for all types of pets. Brands like Purina, Blue Buffalo, Hill's Science Diet, and Greenies are participating. All Amazon customers can shop, though Prime members enjoy extra perks like free shipping and Same-Day Delivery.
Amazon and Anthropic expand strategic collaboration
Amazon and Anthropic are deepening their collaboration with a commitment from Anthropic to spend more than $100 billion over the next ten years on AWS technologies. This encompasses current and future generations of Trainium (Amazon's custom silicon) and tens of millions of Graviton cores (Amazon's widely-adopted CPU chip) to provide superior price performance. Anthropic will secure up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity to train and power their advanced AI models, including significant Trainium3 capacity expected to come online this year.
Amazon and Anthropic are deepening their collaboration with a commitment from Anthropic to spend more than $100 billion over the next ten years on AWS technologies. This encompasses current and future generations of Trainium (Amazon's custom silicon) and tens of millions of Graviton cores (Amazon's widely-adopted CPU chip) to provide superior price performance. Anthropic will secure up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of capacity to train and power their advanced AI models, including significant Trainium3 capacity expected to come online this year.
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