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What you need to know about Amazon today: July 16, 2026
Amazon Leo to power satellite internet for South Africa's largest internet provider
Amazon Leo has entered into an agreement with Herotel, South Africa's largest fixed internet service provider, to launch evry-a satellite internet service expected to debut commercially in 2027. This marks Amazon Leo's first such agreement in Africa. Evry will connect millions of South Africans in rural areas, farms, and small towns where traditional infrastructure remains impractical and costly. Herotel, which serves over 350,000 active customers across more than 550 towns, will leverage its existing local offices for installation and support.
Amazon Leo has entered into an agreement with Herotel, South Africa's largest fixed internet service provider, to launch evry-a satellite internet service expected to debut commercially in 2027. This marks Amazon Leo's first such agreement in Africa. Evry will connect millions of South Africans in rural areas, farms, and small towns where traditional infrastructure remains impractical and costly. Herotel, which serves over 350,000 active customers across more than 550 towns, will leverage its existing local offices for installation and support.
Dave Treadwell to lead AWS Compute and ML Services as Dave Brown departs
After nearly 19 years at AWS, Dave Brown has decided to take a new role outside of the company. Dave Treadwell, current Senior Vice President of eCommerce Foundation, will move over to AWS effective August 1 to lead the AWS Compute and ML Services team going forward. He brings nearly a decade of global experience of running Amazon's entire technology platform, one of the biggest applications in the world, and has deep expertise in running technology at the same scale we do.
After nearly 19 years at AWS, Dave Brown has decided to take a new role outside of the company. Dave Treadwell, current Senior Vice President of eCommerce Foundation, will move over to AWS effective August 1 to lead the AWS Compute and ML Services team going forward. He brings nearly a decade of global experience of running Amazon's entire technology platform, one of the biggest applications in the world, and has deep expertise in running technology at the same scale we do.
Watch the trailer for 'I Play Rocky,' the true story behind 'Rocky,' coming to theaters November 2026
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first trailer for I Play Rocky, an electrifying true story about a young Sylvester Stallone's fight to create and star in Rocky. Anthony Ippolito stars as Stallone, with Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly directing. The film chronicles how an unknown actor, told "no" at every turn, bet everything on himself to play Rocky Balboa-creating the ultimate underdog story behind cinema's greatest underdog movie. The cast includes Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, and Toby Kebbell. "I Play Rocky" debuts in select theaters November 6, 2026, with a wider release later that month, celebrating Rocky's 50th anniversary.
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first trailer for I Play Rocky, an electrifying true story about a young Sylvester Stallone's fight to create and star in Rocky. Anthony Ippolito stars as Stallone, with Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly directing. The film chronicles how an unknown actor, told "no" at every turn, bet everything on himself to play Rocky Balboa-creating the ultimate underdog story behind cinema's greatest underdog movie. The cast includes Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, and Toby Kebbell. "I Play Rocky" debuts in select theaters November 6, 2026, with a wider release later that month, celebrating Rocky's 50th anniversary.
'The Oprah Podcast' is coming to Prime Video on July 21, with new episodes twice weekly
Starting July 21, The Oprah Podcast drops new episodes twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, all available to watch on Prime Video. A new partnership between Amazon and Harpo Entertainment powers the expansion, bringing the award-winning show-recipient of a Gracie Award and four Ambie nominations-to Fire TV Channels, Amazon Music, and Audible. Season guests include authors Ryan Leak, Ryan Holiday, and physician Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, joining past luminaries like Hugh Jackman and Serena Williams. Episodes tackle cultural conversations from tech addiction to resilience, with select recordings captured before live audiences. Prime membership required for streaming.
Starting July 21, The Oprah Podcast drops new episodes twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, all available to watch on Prime Video. A new partnership between Amazon and Harpo Entertainment powers the expansion, bringing the award-winning show-recipient of a Gracie Award and four Ambie nominations-to Fire TV Channels, Amazon Music, and Audible. Season guests include authors Ryan Leak, Ryan Holiday, and physician Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, joining past luminaries like Hugh Jackman and Serena Williams. Episodes tackle cultural conversations from tech addiction to resilience, with select recordings captured before live audiences. Prime membership required for streaming.
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