Amazon.com, Inc. reports developments across its online retail marketplace, third-party seller services, Amazon Web Services, advertising, logistics, pharmacy, and digital media businesses. Company news commonly covers financial results, retail and international activity, AWS cloud and generative AI services such as Amazon Bedrock and Graviton processors, and enterprise partnerships that use AWS infrastructure.
Updates also address consumer and business-customer services, including Amazon Business, Amazon Supply Chain Services, prescription delivery through Amazon Pharmacy, and Audible audio storytelling. Other recurring themes include delivery speed, fulfillment and distribution capabilities, seller services, sports and media partnerships, and sustainability-related technology used in Amazon facilities and operations.
IMDb has announced the Top Stars and Breakout Stars of 2021 based on actual page views from over 200 million monthly visitors. Elizabeth Olsen is recognized as the Top Star, while Regé-Jean Page is the Top Breakout Star. Ben Barnes received an IMDb STARmeter Award for his role in 'Shadow and Bone,' where he ranked closely on both lists. IMDb's annual rankings offer insights into fan engagement, reflecting trends in viewership and popular performances.
Amazon has announced the addition of 18 new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects across six countries, totaling 5.6 GW of capacity. With these projects, the company has committed over 12 GW in renewable electricity production, aiming to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025—five years ahead of its initial target. This initiative will eliminate 13.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to the emissions from nearly 3 million cars. Amazon is now the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy globally, with a total of 274 projects.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with Roche Group to utilize AWS's cloud capabilities for enhancing healthcare research and patient care. Roche leverages AWS for high-performance computing, analytics, and machine learning to improve drug discovery, development, and personalized medicine. Key services include Amazon Aurora and AWS Lambda, enabling Roche to process vast amounts of health data securely while adhering to privacy regulations. This collaboration aims to transform healthcare delivery and accelerate clinical trials, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
cbdMD, Inc. (YCBD, YCBDPA) announced a multi-year exclusive agreement with Amify, an Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) partner, to launch CBD products on Amazon once the category is approved. This partnership includes cbdMD's leading products, such as gummies, tinctures, and skin care from cbdMD Botanicals. The agreement follows the growing interest in CBD since the Farm Bill's passage in 2018, positioning cbdMD to optimize its strategy for Amazon's platform. The company's Chairman emphasized readiness for market entry, enhancing cbdMD's distribution channels.
IMDb is expanding its original content with a new podcast, IMDb Is Obsessed, set to premiere on December 3. This weekly series will highlight trending movies and TV shows, featuring insights from IMDb insiders and recommendations for viewers. It aims to assist fans in discovering content to add to their IMDb Watchlists. The podcast will be available on Amazon Music and other platforms, further enhancing IMDb's offerings alongside existing series.
Amazon Music has launched an exclusive new version of “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift, recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. This Amazon Original is now available worldwide, featuring a 70-piece orchestra and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. For a limited time, new customers can enjoy three months free of Amazon Music Unlimited, with access to over 75 million songs and podcasts. This new release follows Swift's successful album, Red (Taylor’s Version), and is part of Amazon's extensive holiday programming.