Amazon Germany

Apple's Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 are being offered at record-low prices during Amazon's Prime Day sale, according to MacRumors. The discounts are drawing attention from bargain hunters, with interest in the Apple Watch spiking in Germany and India. Shoppers are weighing whether the price cuts represent a genuine deal on Apple's premium smartwatch line or a routine promotional markdown.

A discount on replacement ear pads for the new Beats 360 headphones is being offered only through Amazon in Germany. Heise reports that Apple has handed the announced deal for inexpensive accessories for the new Beats devices to the e-commerce giant, a move that carries several disadvantages for buyers, such as limited availability elsewhere and reliance on a single retailer for accessories.

German comedian Carolin Kebekus is taking over on Prime Video's hit show "LOL: Last One Laughing", replacing Michael Herbig, known as Bully. Bild reports the shake-up as a major surprise for the Amazon streaming format, which has been one of Germany's most-watched streaming shows. Fans are debating whether Kebekus can fill Herbig's shoes as host of the comedy program.

Apple is leaving the announced discount deal on replacement ear cushions for the new Beats 360 devices to Amazon alone in Germany, according to a report by heise online. The tech news outlet criticises the arrangement, noting several drawbacks of making the official accessory deal exclusive to a single e-commerce giant rather than offering it through Apple's own channels or multiple retailers.

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 is devoting attention to how Amazon's operations in the United Kingdom and Germany use data-driven strategies to achieve results in the book business. Publishers Weekly reports on the company's approach and its measurable outcomes. The coverage is prompting discussion among publishing industry professionals about Amazon's growing influence on the trade.