It’s the start of a new week, and the Prime Video top 10 most-watched list has been updated. This ever-changing ranking gives you a quick look at the movies drawing the most attention on the streaming service. However, popularity doesn’t automatically mean high quality.

That’s why I’ve combed through today’s Prime Video top 10 and picked out three movies worth adding to your watch list. Well, actually, I’ve selected two movies that deserve your attention, and one that is only for the morbidly curious who enjoy watching a misfire. If you like “so bad, it’s good” movies, then the current Prime Video No. 1 might appeal to you.

These are the standouts of the Prime Video most-watched list right now. And one final note: this article is based on the Prime Video top 10 as of Monday, September 7. Here are my three picks…

Best Prime Video top 10 movies to stream right now

‘The Runner’ (2026)

Prime Video’s new original thriller “The Runner” set an unwanted record last week when it received the worst reviews of Gal Gadot’s career. The movie holds a miserable 8% on Rotten Tomatoes. So, you’re probably asking why I’ve included it here, and honestly, it’s because there’s something morbidly interesting about watching a trainwreck. Critics have labeled it “lazy,” “tedious,” and “dumb as dirt.” So watch at your own peril.

Described by Prime Video as a “pulse-pounding psychological thriller,” Gadot plays a high-powered lawyer whose ordinary world is thrown into chaos when a mysterious caller (Damian Lewis) informs her that her son has been kidnapped. Given a series of commands, she must race through London to complete them; otherwise her son will be murdered. It’s a race-against-the-clock thriller with some seriously sloppy execution.

Watch "The Runner on Prime Video now

‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

Keanu Reeves might be extremely good at playing a kick-butt action hero, but he’s also got serious comedic chops. It’s the latter on display in “Good Fortune,” a pleasing comedy written and directed by Aziz Ansari. This movie has its heart in the right place, even if its commentary on wealth inequality and class divide feels a little flawed. Still, it’s got a fun high-concept premise and features Ansari alongside Reeves, Seth Rogan and Keke Palmer.

Arj (Ansari) is an aspiring filmmaker, but stuck working low-paid jobs just to keep his head above water. One such job is working as an assistant for a wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (Rogen). But when Jeff fires Arj, the gig-worker hits rock bottom. In steps Gabriel (Reeves), a low-level guardian angel desperate to prove himself to his superiors. When Gabriel meddles in Arj's and Jeff's lives, he makes a mess that requires a lot of cleanup.

Watch "Good Fortune" on Prime Video now

‘Project Hail Mary' (2026)

“Project Hail Mary” arrived on Prime Video on July 3, and it’s been a mainstay of the top 10 ever since. Naturally, it’s starting to slip down the list after more than two months on the platform, but if you still haven’t watched it, you really should make it a priority. I rewatched it over the weekend for the third time, and it continues to delight each time. Based on the Andy Weir novel of the same name, it’s a dazzlingly entertaining sci-fi movie that ranks among the year’s best.

The movie opens with Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) awaking from an induced coma onboard an interstellar spaceship, several light-years from Earth. Clearly, he’s millions of miles away from home for a reason, but the problem is, he can’t remember his mission, or even his name. What follows is a thrilling blockbuster in which the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance.

Watch "Project Hail Mary" on Prime Video now

Prime Video top 10 movies right now

1. "The Runner" (2026)
2. "Good Fortune" (2025)
3. "The Last Sunrise" (2026)
4. "Icefall" (2025)
5. "The Mummy" (2017)
6. "Masters of the Universe" (2026)
7. "Stolen Girl" (2025)
8. "Damaged" (2024)
9. "Project Hail Mary" (2026)
10. "The Amateur" (2025)

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September delivered a seriously stacked movie lineup to Prime Video, with a whopping 98 new films landing on the streaming service at the top of the month. That's nearly double the number of new additions we usually see, so there's no shortage of ways to spend a weekend on the couch.

If you're looking for something to watch, you don't need to go digging for the good stuff. I've combed through all the new releases on Prime Video to spotlight the best of the bunch, three standout films that stand above the rest. Halloween's coming early with how many horror movies just arrived on Prime Video, but if I had to pick just one, "Silence of the Lambs" is well worth your time. To date it's the only horror movie that's ever won Best Picture. There's also "Trap," a campy thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, and "The First Omen," one of the few series reboots in recent years that I genuinely enjoyed.

Ready to start watching? Here's why each one is worth a spot on your watchlist this weekend.

'The First Omen' (2024)

The vibe: A quick and haunting demon fix that works against all the odds

Why you should watch it: I'm still not convinced a prequel to "The Omen" needed to exist, but "The First Omen" is a solid horror movie, first and foremost, with more exploration of deeper themes like religious trauma and authoritarian assaults on bodily autonomy than I expected for a reboot. Nell Tiger Free stars as Margaret, a woman who's sent to Rome to begin a life to service to the church, only to discover the origins of the sinister events that lead to the birth of Damien Thorn (Harvey Spencer Stephens), the Antichrist. With an impressive critics' score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, you know it’s a horror movie worth watching.

Watch "The First Omen" on Prime Video now

'Trap' (2024)

The vibe: An M. Night Shyamalan thriller where a serial killer turned suburban dad must escape capture after walking into the police's arena-size trap.

Why you should watch it: While "Trap" doesn't quite stick the landing, it's an absurd but entertaining ride with plenty of twists to keep your attention. Josh Hartnett stars as the man of the hour, whose family have no clue about his murderous double life. But when he takes his teen daughter, Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to a concert, he realizes it's been overrun by law enforcement in an elaborate sting operation. With delightfully over-the-top performances, a campy narrative, and some curveballs I genuinely didn't see coming, "Trap" makes for a fun watch if nothing else.

Watch "Trap" on Prime Video now

‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)

The vibe: A slow-burn serial killer hunt with an undercurrent of enemies to lovers (Watch the sequel before you call me crazy)

Why you should watch it: I've probably seen this movie a million times (my first tattoo was a death's head hawk moth because it!) and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Anthony Hopkins' iconic performance as Hannibal Lecter never fails to make my skin crawl, and Jodie Foster is equally mesmerizing as the tenacious FBI-agent-in-training Clarice Starling. She's given the impossible task of getting the convicted cannibal to help flush out a new serial killer on the loose. Director Jonathan Demme uses some ingenious camera tricks to create a general sense of unease that mirrors the othering Clarice struggles with as one of the few women in her line of work.

Stream "Silence of the Lambs" on Prime Video now

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September 2026 came out of the gate running, if all of the must-watch shows and movies arriving on streaming this month are any proof. And Prime Video is no exception, with high-profile flicks and series quickly being added to the Amazon streamer's already extensive library of titles.

On the TV front, that includes a revival of the long-running motor-enthusiast series "The Grand Tour," which will welcome three new hosts and a bunch of action-packed new auto challenges beginning on September 4.

There's also the still-airing fourth season of the action-crime favorite "Reacher," which premiered on August 12 and still has two more episodes to go until that big finale. And if you're looking for a throwback show with a lot of episodes to dig into, "Desperate Housewives" arrived on the streaming service on September 1 with 180 installments of delicious camp and suspenseful mystery.

Without further ado, here are the three best new-to-Prime Video shows to binge this weekend.

'The Grand Tour' season 7

What it's about: The British motoring television program gets a lively reboot on September 4, replacing Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May with Throttle House YouTubers Thomas Holland and James Engelsman, alongside British railway enthusiast and social media personality Francis Bourgeois. The format remains with a variety of action-packed challenges across six globe-trotting episodes, including crossing the Angolan desert in track cars, testing performance vehicles in California and exploring Malaysia's vibrant car culture.

Why you should watch it: "The Grand Tour" is one of Prime Video's most-watched original series, so it will be interesting to see if our fresh lineup of presenters can match the chemistry, humor and camaraderie of their predecessors. Regardless, Amazon has already started planning a second series with the new trio, so there are many more motoring antics to come.

Stream "The Grand Tour" on Prime Video now

'Desperate Housewives'

What it's about: The suburban women of Wisteria Lane lead a pretty idyllic life on their quiet, beautiful street—that is, until one of them turns up dead. That deceased neighbor (Brenda Strong's Mary Alice Young) goes on to narrate the messy and often shocking lives of her close-knit friends, from domestic struggles to romantic drama to hidden dark secrets. The iconic ensemble cast includes Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria and Nicolette Sheridan.

Why you should watch it: If you didn't tune into the pulpy, groundbreaking primetime dramedy during its original run on ABC from October 2004 to May 2012, now's as good an opportunity as any: All eight seasons arrived on Prime Video on September 1. That's 180 episodes that addictively mix gripping mystery with delicious melodrama and physical comedy—you'll be clicking "Play next episode" before you know it.

Stream "Desperate Housewives" on Prime Video now

'Reacher' season 4

What it's about: Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher is back in the City of Brotherly Love, this time getting pulled into a complex and deadly conspiracy after trying to help a troubled woman (Karen Kwong-Chip) on the Philadelphia subway. After she shockingly takes her life, both federal agents and dangerous thugs swarm him about a mysterious flash drive and his connection to the woman. Reacher digs into the woman's background, which leads back to some ugly truths that incriminate not only figures at the highest rank of power, but also those closest to him.

Why you should watch it: Based on "Gone Tomorrow," the 13th of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, the latest installment of this Amazon action-crime thriller gives fans exactly what they've come to expect from the action-packed franchise. "Reacher maintains its formula for maximum entertainment, serving more brawn, enough narrative brains, and always the right amount of Alan Ritchson to keep the operation up and running for seasons to come," praises the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, where season 4 has a fresh 93% approval rating.

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Prime Video has confirmed its September 2026 slate, and the Amazon-owned streaming service is adding dozens of movies to its library to kick off the new month. But fear not thriller fans; you don’t need to waste time scrolling the new additions, because I’ve done the hard work for you and combed through the arrivals to find a trio of worthwhile thriller picks.

Prime Video subscribers really are spoilt for choice this week. In fact, there are so many solid options that cutting it down to just three was no easy task. However, my selections include a must-watch for “John Wick” fans and a Martin Scorsese classic with Robert De Niro. If you enjoy a movie packed with tension and twists, get these in your watchlist right now.

There's no time to waste, so without further introduction, these are the three new to Prime Video thriller movies worth watching this week.

3 best new to Prime Video thriller movies this week

‘Atomic Blonde’ (2017)

Charlize Theron gives Keanu Reeves a run for his money in this action-thriller that feels very inspired by “John Wick.” It comes from director David Leitch, who was reportedly an (uncredited) co-director on the first Wick movie, so it’s perhaps no surprise that “Atomic Blonde” shares a lot of DNA. Set just days before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, this movie is an uber-stylish adrenaline-raiser with some memorable neon-lit action scenes.

Theron plays Lorraine Broughton, a high-ranking MI6 agent who is sent to Berlin to retrieve a watch stolen by a KGB agent. But this timepiece is more than a fancy accessory; it holds the name of every active intelligence agent in Berlin, so its return is of paramount importance. Once on the scene, Lorraine is drawn into a dangerous spy game where the line between friend and foe blurs. “John Wick” fans will love “Atomic Blonde."

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‘Cape Fear’ (1991)

“Cape Fear” was the seventh collaboration between director Martin Scorsese and star Robert De Niro. A remake of the 1962 movie of the same name, it’s a chilling psychological thriller in which De Niro plays one of the genre’s most disturbing villains, and Scorsese brings his usual filmmaking wizardry to the table. Unsurprisingly, De Niro scooped a deserved Oscar nomination for his role as a convicted psychopath out for revenge.

Max Cady (De Niro) is released from prison after 14 years behind bars for rape and battery, but he doesn’t have redemption on his mind; Cady wants revenge against his public defender, Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), whom he believes butchered his defence. Cady soon begins tormenting Bowden and his family relentlessly, forcing the lawyer to take drastic action. It all leads up to a nail-biting conclusion set on the eponymous Cape Fear River.

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‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016)

Before revitalizing the “Alien” franchise with “Alien: Romulus,” director Fede Álvarez made “Don’t Breathe” a tense and suspenseful thriller that lives up to its name. As the intensity ratchets up, you might find yourself holding your breath. It’s a dark and effective horror-thriller with a stomach-turning twist. Without relying on the bloody mayhem Álvarez was known for after directing the 2013 “Evil Dead” reboot, “Don’t Breathe” thrives thanks to its more grounded tone and a heavy sense of atmosphere.

Set in Detroit, “Don’t Breathe” follows three thieves (Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette and Daniel Zovatto) who pick the reclusive Norman (Stephan Lang), a blind war veteran, as their next victim. Due to his age and visual impairment, they think he’ll be an easy mark. They quickly discover, to their horror, that Norman isn’t defenceless, and when they become trapped in his home, they are forced into a desperate battle to survive.

Watch "Don't Breathe" on Prime Video now

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That’s why I’ve combed through the current Prime Video top 10 to find the entries that deserve to be on your watchlist this week. My selections include a high-concept comedy, a sun-soaked romantic drama, and a classic caper that stars the late-great Dolly Parton. Give these a watch this week.

This article is based on the Prime Video top 10 as of Monday, August 31, and with that housekeeping out of the way, let’s dive into my top picks.

Best Prime Video top 10 movies to stream right now

‘The Last Sunrise’ (2026)

As the summer season draws to a close, Prime Video is offering up one final sun-soaked escape in “The Last Sunrise.” This romantic drama is based on Anna Todd’s novel of the same name and stars Maia Reficco, Fernando Líndez and Eva Longoria. It’s your typical girl-meets-boy movie, but its lack of original ideas hasn’t stopped it from climbing to the top of Prime Video's top 10; it has been locked at No.1 since last week.

Ry (Reficco) and her overprotective mother (Longoria) move from America to Mallorca, Spain, where stunning beaches and unexpected romance await. Ry soon meets a charming local, Juliàn (Líndez), and the two begin a passionate love affair. But Ry is dealing with chronic health conditions, and when her condition worsens and long-hidden family secrets come to light, the pair's intense romance might not survive until the end of the summer.

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‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

“Good Fortune” is an enjoyable high-concept comedy starring Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer and Keanu Reeves. It touches on wealth inequality, the gig economy, and the growing class divide without ever fully exploring these pressing issues. Still, it approaches its topical subject with optimistic eyes, and Reeves is particularly wonderful as a hapless guardian angel.

Writer and director Aziz Ansari also stars as Arj, an aspiring filmmaker, working low-paid jobs to get by. One such job is working as an assistant for a wealthy venture capitalist, Jeff (Rogen). But when Jeff fires Arj, the gig-worker hits rock bottom. In steps Gabriel (Reeves), a low-level guardian angel desperate to prove himself to his superiors. When Gabriel meddles in Arj's and Jeff's lives, he makes a mess that proves very tough to clean up.

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‘Nine to Five’ (1980)

It’s no surprise to see “Nine to Five” in the Prime Video top 10. This classic 1980s comedy caper stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and the beloved Dolly Parton. The “Queen of Country” passed away last week at the age of 80, with an outpouring of love for everything Dolly accomplished across her remarkable life and career. So, it’s clear to see why Prime Video subscribers are turning to this movie as the world mourns the passing of a true icon.

This comedy centers on three women (Fonda, Tomlin and Parton) who have all been wronged by their boss, Franklin Hart (Dabney Coleman), the vice president of a fictional conglomerate. Fed up with being treated unfairly in a male-dominated workplace, the trio decides to take matters into their own hands and hatch a scheme to kidnap Hart and run the company as they see fit. And yes, it features Dolly’s enduring pop song of the same name.

Watch "Nine to Five" on Prime Video now

Prime Video top 10 movies right now

1. "The Last Sunrise" (2026)
2. "Icefall" (2025)
3. "Good Fortune" (2025)
4. "Stolen Girl" (2025)
5. "Masters of the Universe" (2026)
6. "Nine to Five" (1980)
7. "Project Hail Mary" (2026)
8. "The Devil's Mouth" (2026)
9. "The Amateur" (2025)
10. "Damaged" (2024)

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How is September almost here? Soon summer will continue on only in our hearts and lingering sun burns. Prime Video released a few new movies this week, including the German-comedy "Back to the '90s" and the young adult romantic drama "The Last Sunrise" that's guaranteed to break your heart, but it's slim pickings on the TV front.

Thankfully, August has been a banner month for TV releases on Prime Video, so there's still plenty of bingeworthy shows to catch up on this weekend. With so many shows to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down what to watch next. That's why I'm rounding up the best of the bunch to help you skip the scrolling and get to streaming. Of everything added, these are the three worth adding to your watchlist: Alan Ritchson's high-octane return in "Reacher" season 4, the messy YA drama "Sterling Point" that has everyone buzzing, and the surprisingly wholesome crossover episode you never expected, "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls."

For even more recommendations on what to watch, check out Prime Video's September line-up. So without further ado, here are the three best new to Prime Video shows to binge this weekend.

'Reacher' season 4

What it's about: Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is back in Philadelphia, where he gets caught up in a deadly conspiracy after witnessing a woman (Karen Kwong-Chip) kill herself on the subway. Before she dies, she appears to slip something to Reacher, putting him in the crosshairs of federal agents and the CIA. As he digs into the woman's background, it leads back to some ugly truths that incriminate not only the top brass, but those closest to him.

Why you should watch it: Season 4 of this viral crime thriller (which adapts Lee Child’s "Gone Tomorrow") delivers everything fans have come to expect — and much of that success boils down to Alan Ritchson, who proves yet again to be a pitch perfect Reacher. We're halfway into the season now, but there's still plenty of time to catch up before the finale. And after Wednesday's bombshell ending, it's shaping up to be a season unlike any other.

Stream "Reacher" on Prime Video now

'Sterling Point'

What it's about: "Sterling Point" is a grounded YA mystery drama starring Ella Rubin as Annie Jacobson, a 17-year-old who unexpectedly inherits a remote island in Canada from her estranged grandfather. Determined to figure out why he left the property to her, she secretly travels there and begins to investigate her family's past. But as she unearths secrets that maybe should have stayed buried, she finds herself caught in a love triangle and discovers that a local girl named Ramona (Amélie Hoeferle) may have a surprising connection to her own family.

Why you should watch it: "Sterling Point" debuted with a strong 91% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been getting plenty of buzz online — enough to secure a second season, as Prime Video confirmed this week. This messy coming-of-age drama is an easy show to get lost in, and with just eight episodes, it’s practically tailor-made to suck up a lazy weekend.

Watch "Sterling Point" on Prime Video now

'The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls'

What it's about: The famous survivalist Bear Grylls takes Jesus and his followers on some grueling adventures through the Utah desert. Well, sort of. Rather, he's joined by the actors who play them in "The Chosen," the hit series about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Showrunner Dallas Jenkins also joins in the final episode to suffer through his share of trials and tribulations. While they're braving the wilderness, they open up about faith and the challenges they’ve faced in conversations that feel surprisingly natural given the reality show set-up.

Why you should watch it: This show feels made in a lab for men with religious trauma, and that's not a dig — I'm married to one and recommended it to him. It's not particularly challenging or deep, instea soothing watch to throw on in the background that's surprisingly wholesome at moments. Its focus on men being open and vulnerable about their feelings gives it more substance than the typical Bear Grylls survival show you might expect.

Stream "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls" on Prime Video now

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Here are my standout picks for the month, followed by the full list of everything coming to Prime Video throughout September 2026.

New on Prime Video in September 2026: Top picks

‘The Runner’ (September 2)

Prime Video is known to have plenty of action-thrillers, from “Reacher” to “The Terminal List,” so it’s no surprise we’re getting another in the form of “The Runner.” This original movie feels like “Speed” meets “Taken.” It’s built on a ruthless premise that demands constant motion, meaning if the protagonist stops running, the consequences are instantly fatal. Clocking in at a brisk 84 minutes, the film seems to cut out all filler to deliver a non-stop burst of suspense.

Maia Marten (Gal Gadot) is a successful London lawyer whose morning jog takes a terrifying turn when she receives a call telling her that her young son has been kidnapped. The anonymous caller gives Maia a series of instructions she must follow if she wants to see him again, forcing her to race across London on foot. As the demands become increasingly dangerous, Maia is pushed further out of her comfort zone while trying to work out who is behind the kidnapping.

Stream "The Runner" on Prime Video from Sept. 2

‘The Grand Tour’ (September 13)

This new chapter of “The Grand Tour” marks a major new beginning for the global motoring franchise. Shifting gears from the old-school pub banter of the original trio, the new era leans into a faster, slightly absurd, digital-first style of humor while keeping the spirit of wild road trips. The atmospheric core is built around putting totally unsuitable cars into unforgiving environments, like racing track cars across African deserts or testing high-performance vehicles against fighter jets.

“The Grand Tour” returns with a brand-new presenting trio as Francis Bourgeois joins James Engelsman and Thomas Holland for a six-episode motoring adventure. The new hosts travel across the globe, putting a range of unusual and high-performance cars through increasingly ambitious challenges. Their journey takes them from the deserts of Angola to Malaysia and California, where they explore local car culture, test cutting-edge vehicles and take on some seriously unconventional tasks.

Stream "The Grand Tour" on Prime Video from Sept. 13

‘Neagley’ (September 16)

For the first time, “Reacher” is getting its own spinoff with “Neagley,” which expands Prime Video’s massive action universe. Maria Sten steps into the spotlight to lead the series, reprising her fan-favorite role as the brilliant former 110th Special Investigations sergeant. The show is overseen directly by “Reacher” creator Nick Santora alongside Nicholas Wootton, ensuring the same hard-hitting, fast-paced DNA. Even better, Prime Video is dropping all 8 episodes at once on premiere day.

Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) is a former member of the Army’s 110th Special Investigations Unit who now works as a private investigator in Chicago. When someone she once knew and cared about dies in what appears to be a suspicious accident, Neagley refuses to accept the official explanation. She begins investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, drawing on her military experience and the skills she developed alongside Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson).

Stream "Neagley" on Prime Video from Sept. 16

‘You+Me - Against the World’ (September 18)

If you’re a romance fan, you’ll want to stay tuned for “You+Me - Against the World.” This French original film is clearly designed to capitalize on the massive global success of modern romantic thrillers. It’s adapted directly from the runaway hit book trilogy by popular French author Emma Green, which sold nearly a million copies across France. This film isn’t like standard campus romances, though, since the story is driven by an unidentified figure watching them from the shadows, threatening to expose life-ruining secrets.

Alma Lancaster (Vittoria Di Savoia) is an 18-year-old university student from a wealthy family who believes she is studying law, while she secretly follows her ambition of becoming a filmmaker. Her life changes when she meets Vadim Arcadi (Lucas Barski), a rebellious 20-year-old student with a troubled past. When the pair are forced to work together on a student film, their initial clashes gradually turn into a relationship neither expected. However, their growing connection is complicated when someone begins watching them.

Stream "You+Me - Against the World" on Prime Video from Sept. 18

‘The Love Hypothesis’ (September 23)

One of the biggest releases this month has to be “The Love Hypothesis,” a major book-to-screen romantic comedy that could be a standout for the fall. The film is adapted from Ali Hazelwood’s 2021 New York Times bestselling novel, which originally began as a viral internet fan-fiction sensation before becoming a huge hit in the contemporary romance world. I have fairly high hopes for the adaptation, too, given that it was directed by Claire Scanlon, who previously helmed the incredible Netflix rom-com “Set It Up.”

Olive Smith (Lili Reinhart) is a Ph.D. candidate whose life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her best friend, Ahn (Rachel Marsh), has feelings for Olive’s crush. Hoping to convince Ahn that she has moved on, Olive impulsively kisses intimidating biology professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman). When the incident sparks rumors around campus, Adam suggests they pretend to be a couple, giving them both something to gain from the arrangement. Soon, these rules become increasingly difficult to follow.

Stream "The Love Hypothesis" on Prime Video from Sept. 23

New shows on Prime Video in September 2026

September 1

• American Classic (2026)
• Desperate Housewives Seasons 1-8 (2004)
• Everybody Loves Raymond Season 1-9 (1996)
• Over the Garden Wall (2014)

September 4

• ONE Championship on Prime (2026)

September 13

• The Grand Tour season 7

September 15

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1-4 (2019)

September 16

• Neagley (2026)

September 24

• Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story (2026)

New movies on Prime Video in September 2026

September 1

• A Serious Man (2009)
• Ali G Indahouse: The Movie (2003)
• Army Of Darkness (1993)
• Atomic Blonde (2017)
• Bird On A Wire (1990)
• Blow Out (1981)
• Blue Crush (2002)
• Blue Crush 2 (2011)
• Borat: Cultural Learnings of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
• Breaking News In Yuba County (2021)
• Breezy (1973)
• Bruno (2009)
• Cape Fear (1962)
• Cape Fear (1991)
• Carlito’s Way (1993)
• Carlito’s Way: Rise To Power (2005)
• Carrie (1976)
• Carrie (2013)
• Cat People (1982)
• Chef (2014)
• Collateral (2004)
• Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017)
• Coogan’s Bluff (1968)
• Death Becomes Her (1992)
• Devil (2010)
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
• Don’t Breathe (2016)
• Dracula Untold (2014)
• Dressed to Kill (1980)
• Duck You Sucker – A Fistful Of Dynamite (1972)
• Eagle Eye (2008)
• Eastern Promises (2007)
• Fear (1996)
• For Love Of The Game (1999)
• Frost/Nixon (2009)
• George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead (2005)
• Halloween II (1981)
• Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
• Hannibal (2001)
• Hart’s War (2002)
• Hour Of The Gun (1967)
• Ice Age (2002)
• Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
• It Came From Outer Space (1953)
• Jack Reacher (2012)
• Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
• Leatherheads (2008)
• Matinee (1993)
• Max (2015)
• Meet Joe Black (1998)
• Morbius (2022)
• Mr. Baseball (1992)
• Munich (2006)
• Now You See Me (2013)
• Now You See Me 2 (2016)
• Overboard (1987)
• Prince of Darkness (1987)
• Raging Bull (1980)
• Rain Man (1988)
• Raising Cain (1992)
• Reality Bites (1994)
• The Skeleton Key (2005)
• Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)
• Teen Wolf (1985)
• Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023)
• The Alamo (1960)
• The Bone Collector (1999)
• The Brink’s Job (1978)
• The Edge Of Seventeen (2017)
• The First Omen (2024)
• The Great Escape (1963)
• The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
• The Horse Soldiers (1959)
• The Longest Yard (2005)
• The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
• The Mummy (2017)
• The Muse (1999)
• The Purge (2013)
• The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
• The Purge: Election Year (2016)
• The River Wild (1994)
• The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
• The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
• The Thing (1982)
• The Visit (2013)
• The War Wagon (1967)
• They Live (1988)
• Uptown Girls (2003)
• Valkyrie (2008)
• Valley Girl (1983)
• Van Helsing (2004)
• Videodrome (1983)
• Wild at Heart (1990)
• Winchester ’73 (1950)
• Windtalkers (2002)
• Witness For The Prosecution (1957)
• Trap (2024)

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September 15

• Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2021)

September 23

• The Love Hypothesis (2026)

September 24

• The Fire Inside (2024)

September 25

• Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood (2019)

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Earlier this week, I wrote about the growing backlash against the secrecy surrounding AI data centers.

One of the biggest problems for residents is that you can't object to, ask questions about or even investigate a data center if you don't know one is coming. And apparently, searching your town's planning agenda for the words "data center" may not be enough.

A new report from Erin Brockovich and Suzanne Boothby highlights some of the surprisingly ordinary language that can appear in zoning applications, permits and council agendas long before a massive data center project is publicly identified.

That matters as the AI boom moves beyond the traditional data center hubs. According to Pew Research Center, 67% of planned U.S. data centers are in rural areas, while 39% are planned for counties that don't currently have one.

So if you're wondering whether one could be headed for your community, here are seven terms worth knowing.

1. Light industrial

This might be one of the easiest phrases to overlook. Many local zoning codes were written before anyone had to figure out where to put an enormous building filled with thousands of servers and GPUs. As a result, there may not actually be a zoning category for "data center."

Instead, developers can seek land zoned for "light industrial" or "heavy industrial" uses.

That doesn't mean every light-industrial zoning request is secretly a data center. But a request involving a particularly large piece of land — especially one near major electrical infrastructure — may be worth investigating.

In Coweta County, Georgia, for example, early discussions around what eventually became the enormous Project Sail data center included rezoning rural land for light industrial use. The project is now planned as a nine-building data center campus covering more than four million square feet.

2. Data processing

This one sounds almost comically mundane considering what it can describe.

Rather than "AI data center," local documents may use terms such as "data processing," "data hosting" or "data processing and related services."

Again, this doesn't mean something is being hidden, but it means searching local government websites only for "data center" could cause you to miss relevant documents.

The Brockovich Report points to Ashville, Ohio, where the village's own data center moratorium referred to uses involving "data processing, hosting and related services."

3. Technology campus

"Technology campus," "technology park," "advanced manufacturing" and even "flex space" can cover a wide range of legitimate developments. They can also encompass data centers.

A huge parcel of land, nearby high-voltage transmission lines, plans for a new electrical substation, backup generators or unusually large power requirements can tell you far more than the project's branding.

That's particularly important because a "technology campus" sounds very different from what residents may eventually see: enormous windowless buildings packed with servers, cooling equipment and electrical infrastructure.

4. A mysterious 'Project [Something]'

Project Sail. Project Louie. Project Baccara. Project Stratos. Once you start reading about proposed data centers, mysterious project names appear everywhere.

Companies commonly use codenames while assembling land and planning major developments, so spotting "Project Whatever" doesn't mean Google or Microsoft is secretly moving into town.

But it's another reason to look beyond recognizable company names.

Project Sail in Georgia, for example, was originally associated publicly with Atlas Development rather than Prologis, the giant industrial real-estate company now developing the data center campus.

In Indiana, environmental permitting documents for something called "Project Louie" identify plans for a six-building data center campus.

5. An LLC you've never heard of

This is probably the biggest reason Googling "Is Amazon building a data center near me?" probably won't get you very far. Land purchases and development applications can be made through LLCs or real-estate affiliates rather than the company that will eventually use the site.

There are legitimate business reasons for doing this. Keeping a buyer's identity private while assembling a large site, for example, can prevent land prices from soaring as soon as word gets out that a trillion-dollar tech company is interested.

But for residents, it makes following a project considerably harder.

If an unfamiliar LLC suddenly appears on documents involving hundreds of acres of land, try searching the company name in your state's corporate registry. Look at the people associated with it, its registered address and whether those names connect to other developments.

6. Development agreement or term sheet

If I saw these words on a town council agenda, up until recently I might skip over them. But here's why you should look closely at these keywords: A development agreement, framework or term sheet can spell out what a developer and local government have already discussed, including infrastructure improvements, tax arrangements and money for schools, roads or emergency services.

The details can also reveal the scale of a project long before the name of its eventual tenant becomes public.

One thing I'd look for in particular is new infrastructure. If an agreement suddenly includes millions of dollars for water-system upgrades, electrical infrastructure or road construction connected to an industrial project, it's worth asking why those upgrades are necessary and who will use them.

7. Emergency

Strange one to be on the list, I know. But an "emergency" resolution can change how quickly a government action takes effect.

That's what makes Ashville, Ohio, such an interesting example.

According to the Brockovich Report, a data center permit there was filed on a Friday. The following Monday, the village council approved an emergency 180-day moratorium on data center zoning permits. Two days later, the permit was issued anyway.

The dispute has since made its way into the courts.

For residents, the takeaway is simply that "emergency" is one of those words I'd stop scrolling for if it appeared beside a major land-use or development decision.

The takeaway

All of these key words matter most when you put the clues together because noe of the terms prove much of anything on their own.

Local planning and zoning agendas are usually posted online, as are meeting minutes and many permit applications. Property records can tell you who bought the land, while state corporate databases can help identify who's behind an unfamiliar LLC.

Utility regulators are another place to look. A data center that isn't named publicly may still need an enormous amount of electricity, and substations, transmission upgrades and other infrastructure can leave their own paper trail.

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August is drawing to a close, but there’s still time to stream some of the most popular thriller movies recently added to Prime Video. The streaming service has added a steady slew of new picks for subscribers to enjoy in recent weeks, and I’m picking out a trio that left a strong impression.

Whatever type of thriller you prefer, there is a pick for you below, from an action effort set across a frozen lake to a detective mystery through the dark streets of Scotland. There’s also an intense cat-and-mouse game with the final film performance of James Van Der Beek.

These are the latest thriller movies added to Prime Video, and all of them have made their way into the platform’s top 10 most-watched list. Add them to your watchlist this week.

3 best new to Prime Video thriller movies this week

‘Icefall’ (2025)

“Icefall” might have released to little fanfare last November, but it’s carving out a sizeable audience now that it’s available to stream on Prime Video. This Joel Kinnaman-fronted action-thriller even briefly dethroned “Masters of the Universe” for the No. 1 spot in the platform’s top 10 most-watched. While He-Man has since reclaimed the top position, it proves that Prime Video subscribers find the movie’s pitch very appealing.

Set across the frozen wilderness, a younger ranger, Ani (Cara Jade Myers), arrests a mysterious poacher, Harlan (Kinnaman), who is living off the land to escape his traumatic past. However, when masked criminals attack, the two are forced to strike up an uneasy alliance. The assailants are hunting for a crashed plane holding millions of dollars in cash, and Harlan and Ani will need to put their differences aside if they want to survive the ordeal.

Watch "Icefall" on Prime Video now

‘Damaged’ (2024)

“Damaged” is another thriller movie that’s been moving up the Prime Video top 10 list this week. The critical reviews aren’t so impressive (it scores a very poor 27% on Rotten Tomatoes). However, it does star Samuel L. Jackson, which is clearly enough to get plenty of Prime subscribers interested. My advice is to keep your expectations in check if you decide to add this crime thriller to your watchlist this week.

Set in Scotland, a killer is on the loose, and the authorities are struggling to identify this sadistic serial murderer and put an end to their spree. Detective Dan Lawson (Jackson) from the Chicago homicide force is called in to assist. Working alongside Detective Walker Bravo (Vincent Cassel), Lawson discovers a pattern that mimics another serial killer that he investigated five years earlier. Could these new killings be linked, or the work of a copycat?

Watch "Damaged" on Prime Video now

“The Gates” marks the final movie appearance of James Van Der Beek. The “Dawson’s Creek” star passed away in February, and this chilling thriller was released posthumously. While the movie received largely middling reviews, Van Der Beek’s performance was widely praised, and “The Gates,” like my previous two picks in this roundup, has cemented itself in the Prime Video top 10.

“The Gate” sees a trio of college friends (Mason Gooding, Algee Smith and Keith Powers) on a road trip when they make what could be a fatal mistake by taking a shortcut through a remote gated community. Here they witness a murder and become trapped within the community's walls, hunted by the residents, who are led by a warped man of faith, Jacob (Van Der Beek). These friends must survive as they desperately seek an escape.

Watch "The Gates" on Prime Video now

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Father's Day 2026 is officially just over a week away, landing on Sunday, September 6 in Australia.

If your dad has an affinity for all things fitness and sports, then it's the perfect time to aid in his obsession. Whether he's a frequent gym-goer, likes the occasional game of golf or pickleball or even signs up for a ski pass every snow season, I've gathered 9 of the best fitness-focused Father's Day gifts below.

I've even included some fun new tech releases — like the Amazfit Active 3 Premium and the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones. Both are excellent for the running club dads who want to track every kilometre, but are also a good fit for the casual stroll dads who just want to get some extra steps in (and listen to their fave tunes while doing so!).

All of these items come with 4-star reviews on Amazon, and same-day or fast delivery is available ahead of next week. So scroll on to find the best Father's Day fitness gifts worth shopping this year.

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Over the weekend, Amazon quietly raised prices for nearly all of the devices the company makes, including the Echo Dot, Kindle Paperwhite and Fire TV Stick HD. It's the latest in a series of price increases that have hit nearly every company. You can guess what's to blame.

Amazon's new prices vary in amount, with at least one device seeing a 60% increase; the company cited the ongoing RAM crisis and component inflation. First spotted by Fortune, some of the company's cheaper devices appear to be the most affected.

Here's what the new prices look like:

The Echo Dot saw the largest increase up 60% and $30, from $49 to $79, while the higher-tier Echo Show 11 is also getting a $30 hike from $219 to $249.

Additionally, the 16GB Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite saw hikes, going from $109 to $149 and $159 to $199, respectively. The Fire TV Stick HD only saw a $5 hike from $34 to $39 and the 4K Max rose from $59 to $84.

Surprisingly, the Amazon-owned Ring lineup of doorbells and security cameras didn't get more expensive.

An Amazon spokesperson told Tom's Guide, "After absorbing these increases for as long as we could, we recently adjusted pricing across our product lines." She noted that "significant" increases in memory and component costs led to the decision.

Still a cheaper option

In some cases, despite the price hikes, Amazon's devices might still be the cheaper option. Unfortunately, that's because everything else also got more expensive this year.

In July, Roku bumped prices on its streaming devices, with the Roku hitting $150 and the entry-level Roku Streaming Stick now at $40, up from $30.

Kindles might be more expensive than similar rival options like the Nook GlowLight 4, which comes with 32GB of memory for $149.

The Echo Dot, though, remains cheaper than the Google Home Speaker, which starts at $99, though the gap is only $20 now.

Amazon Devices: Outlook

At the moment, only the Fire tablets seem to be unaffected — in fact, they’re the only devices currently on sale, but this could be due largely to the fact that it’s back to school season.

For years, Amazon’s Echo smart home speakers have been the company’s trojan horse to get its voice assistant in homes across the world. Given that Alexa+ is available on virtually every Amazon Echo device, the company may have calculated that it’s saturated the market enough so that adoption of Alexa+ wouldn’t be affected by any potential loss in sales.

Still, the timing is curious, as the company also announced last week that Alexa+ would be available, free of charge, to its newest Fire TV devices. That means if you have a current-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick, the Fire TV Cube, or Amazon Ember smart TV, you can get the full version of Amazon’s AI-enabled assistant without needing a Prime account, or paying $19.99 per month.

Regardless of whether you want Alexa+, more than ever it’s worth waiting until Black Friday or Prime Day to purchase one of Amazon’s devices (sadly, the new sale price may be the old regular price). If you don’t want to wait that long, some third-party retailers are still offering the original price. For example, you can still find the Amazon Echo Dot for $49 at Target and Home Depot.

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My son was shopping for middle school supplies when he ran into a problem I assumed Amazon had solved years ago.

His best friend didn’t have the school supply list, so my son wanted to send him the contents of his own Amazon cart. The idea was simple: compare what they had picked and make sure they were buying the same binders, notebooks and other supplies.

Except there was no share button. Well, there is, but only for businesses using Amazon business. The only option for consumers is to share Lists, but that would have required my son to create a new list and move everything over after he had already filled his cart. It’s possible, but hardly intuitive. He didn’t want to create a registry. He wanted to send his friend the cart that was already sitting in front of him.

Amazon does have an official Share Cart feature, but it’s designed for Amazon Business accounts. That felt like a strangely obvious feature for Amazon to leave out. So I decided to see whether I could build it myself.

I asked ChatGPT to build CartShare

I'm always looking for a reason to build something, but I really wondered if it would be possible to build something like this. For those who aren't developers, vibe coding has made it incredibly easy to see a problem and build a solution using natural language.

In this case, I described the problem to ChatGPT: I wanted a button that could read the products and quantities in an Amazon cart, turn them into a private link and let someone else open that link to see the same supplies.

The result was CartShare, a small website paired with a Chrome extension.

The proposed flow was exactly what my son had asked for. Open an Amazon cart, click the CartShare extension and copy the resulting link. The friend receiving it could check off anything they already owned, open individual products on Amazon or select the supplies they wanted.

The shared cart itself didn’t require an account or database. Product identifiers, titles and quantities were encoded inside the link, which meant CartShare didn’t need anyone’s Amazon password, delivery address or payment information.

ChatGPT built the interface, packaged the Chrome extension and published the site. It looked like a real product, complete with a name, privacy language and a large button promising to copy the selected products into the recipient’s Amazon cart.

Does it actually work?

Yes...and no. The sharing page worked. CartShare could display a set of products, preserve their quantities and create a link that could be sent to someone else.

The one-click Amazon transfer did not. The prototype attempted to use an Amazon cart URL containing the product identifiers and quantities. When I tested it, Amazon returned a 500 error and said it didn’t support the session or client.

That meant the most satisfying part of the idea, pressing one button and watching someone else’s cart populate, couldn’t be treated as finished. The Chrome extension that reads the original cart still needs to be tested against a real Amazon cart as well, since Amazon can change the structure of its pages at any time.

I went back to the CartShare site and changed it. The transfer button was removed and replaced with a clear status notice explaining that the project worked only partially. Recipients could compare products and open them individually, but CartShare could not yet promise a complete cart-to-cart transfer.

It was a useful reminder of how deceptive vibe coding can be, even when nobody is trying to deceive anyone. AI can produce a polished interface before the underlying behavior has been properly tested. The buttons, colors and copy make the project feel finished, but a convincing website is not proof that the feature behind it works especially when you put it up against a big corporation like Amazon.

Bottom line

Could CartShare eventually work? Probably, although it may require both people to install the extension.

Instead of relying on Amazon’s rejected cart URL, a future version could open the recipient’s Amazon cart and add each selected product through the same visible controls a shopper would use. That would be slower and more fragile because the extension would need to keep up with changes to Amazon’s website. It would still avoid sharing passwords or payment information.

The other option is to stop short of automatically filling the recipient’s cart. Even a clean, shareable page showing the exact products and quantities is more convenient than asking someone to rebuild a cart from screenshots or create an Amazon List after the shopping is already done.

CartShare isn’t ready to replace Amazon’s missing share button. It is a public prototype that shows how the feature could work and, perhaps more importantly, where the simple idea runs into Amazon’s technical boundaries.

My son’s request took seconds to explain. Vibe coding turned it into a website and Chrome extension without requiring me to become a developer first. Getting from a convincing prototype to a dependable product is where the harder work begins but overall, I feel like this was a win. I personally enjoy seeing how things work, even if they don't fully come to fruition.

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August is barreling on, and the best streaming services are bursting with a fresh crop of new films and TV series for us to binge on our couches. Prime Video regularly updates its already extensive streaming library every month, and August 2026 was no exception.

Given how many new shows have popped up, I'm rounding up the best of the bunch to help you skip the scrolling and get to streaming. Of everything added, there's only three worth adding to your watchlist: Alan Ritchson's high-octane return in "Reacher" season 4, the messy YA drama "Sterling Point" that everyone is talking about, and the crossover episode you never expected, "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls."

So without further ado, here are the three best new to Prime Video shows to binge this weekend.

'Reacher' season 4

What it's about: Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) is back in Philadelphia, where he witnesses a woman (Karen Kwong-Chip), kill herself on a subway car. He's hounded by police, federal agents and the CIA, who all think she slipped him something before she died. Our action hero gets drawn into a conspiracy that goes all the way to the very top. Season 4 adapts Lee Child’s "Gone Tomorrow," sending Reacher on a dangerous search for answers, and along the way, he’s forced to confront his guilt over the woman's fate that set everything in motion.

Why you should watch it: This crime thriller delivers in all the ways you'd expect — and much of the credit goes to the perfectly cast Alan Ritchson, who kills it yet again.

Stream "Reacher" on Prime Video now

'Sterling Point'

What it's about: "Sterling Point" is a grounded YA mystery drama starring Ella Rubin as Annie Jacobson, a 17-year-old who inherits a remote island in Canada from her estranged grandfather. She secretly travels to the mysterious property to figure out why their grandfather chose her and learn more about her family history. While she's digging up long-buried secrets, she gets caught in a love triangle and discovers that a girl named Ramona (Amélie Hoeferle) is already staying there and appears to have a connection to her own family.

Why you should watch it: "Sterling Point" debuted with a strong 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been getting plenty of buzz on social media. It's a messy coming-of-age teen drama that's fun to lose yourself — and at only eight episodes, it's perfect for a weekend binge.

Watch "Sterling Point" on Prime Video now

'The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls'

What it's about: The famous survivalist Bear Grylls takes Jesus and his followers on devilishly tough adventures in the deserts of Utah. Or rather, he takes the actors who play them in "The Chosen," the multi-season series about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, along with showrunner Dallas Jenkins as they discuss faith and nature's trials and tribulations.

Why you should watch it: I'm not sure who exactly was clamoring for Bear Grylls content, but this seems made in a lab for men with religious trauma.

Stream "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls" on Prime Video now

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Father's Day 2026 is just 17 days away, landing on Sunday, September 6 in Australia, and there's no time like the present to shop for a perfect gift for dad.

Having said that, sometimes shopping for dad-worthy gifts can be quite challenging, as no matter how much you spend, it doesn't always equate to your father's (or father figure's) value in your life. With that in mind, I've compiled 15 of the best tech-focused gifts that will improve and upgrade dad's everyday life.

Whether he's constantly on-the-go to his next adventure, or making memories with the grandkids, there's something here for every type of dad — and he doesn't need to be tech-savvy to enjoy 'em.

I've deliberately chosen a wide variety of items that include top-notch tech gizmos like power banks, wireless headphones and security cameras. As a tech writer, I've also included some of my favourite devices that I use almost every day, such as a Frameo digital picture frame, an Insta360 tiny camera and a Belkin charging station (which my FIL may or may not be getting this year 👀).

All of these items come from top-rated retailers, like Amazon, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys, with each ensuring quicker-than-ever delivery. So, you can rest assured that dad will get his gift right on time for his big day.

Enough preamble — here are the best Father's Day tech gifts I've found this year.

If you're not sure what to watch on Prime Video this week, you might turn to the streaming service's top 10 most-watched list for some guidance. After all, this rotating ranking gives you a quick look at the movies dominating the platform right now. However, it's no perfect recommendation tool.

Take it from me, somebody who tracks the Prime Video top 10 daily: Just because a movie ranks on the list doesn't necessarily mean it's a quality watch. But that's why I've combed through the current top 10 (as of Monday, August 17) and picked out a trio of movies worthy of your time.

Best movies in the Prime Video top 10

‘Masters of the Universe' (2026)

Amazon MGM Studios’ “Masters of the Universe” underwhelmed in theaters, failing to recoup its $170 million budget, but it’s been far from a disappointment on Prime Video, where it’s had the No. 1 spot on lockdown for more than a week. He-Man fans didn’t turn out in large numbers when it was in cinemas, but they’re paying attention on streaming. The fantasy blockbuster also holds a strong 86% viewer score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Based on the beloved Mattel toy range, which was originally created to compete with a rival’s lineup of popular “Star Wars” action figures, “Masters of the Universe” follows Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine), who is sent to Earth as a child when his home of Eternia is conquered by the ruthless Skeletor (Jared Leto). Years later, now a fully grown adult, he must return to the fantasy land to fulfil his destiny and save his people from his nemesis.

Watch "Masters of the Universe on Prime Video now

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

I’ve recommended “Project Hail Mary” dozens of times already this year, and I’m not stopping now. Put simply, this is one of the year’s most entertaining blockbusters, with plenty of heart and exciting moments. It’s adapted from Andy Weir’s novel and stars Ryan Gosling as an astronaut on a critical mission. But while Gosling is fantastic, the real star of the show is an alien creature named Rocky, brought to life by some phenomenal puppetry.

In “Project Hail Mary,” astronaut Ryland Grace (Gosling) awakes on an interstellar craft, millions of miles away from Earth. The problem is he can’t remember his mission, or even his own name. Piecing together his past, Grace must find a way to prevent Earth’s sun from dying, but fortunately, he’s got some help from a lovable alien, Rocky. “Project Hail Mary” is the complete sci-fi package; it’s funny, thrilling and packed with memorable moments.

Watch "Project Hail Mary" on Prime Video now

‘The Gates’ (2026)

Similar to "Masters of the Universe," "The Gates" is a movie that didn't receive much attention on the big screen, but is getting a second win via Prime Video. This dark thriller marks the final movie appearance of James Van Der Beek, who passed away in February. While the reviews were lukewarm, Van Der Beek's villainous performance was highlighted as one of the movie's biggest strengths. I'm glad to see his final film role celebrated.

“The Gate” sees a trio of college friends (Mason Gooding, Algee Smith and Keith Powers) enjoying a road trip when they make what proves to be a potentially fatal mistake by taking a shortcut through a remote gated community. They witness a ritualistic murder and are then trapped within the community's walls. Hunted by the local residents who plan to frame them for the murder, the trio endures a desperate battle for survival.

Watch "The Gates" on Prime Video now

Prime Video top 10 movies right now

1. "Masters of the Universe" (2026)
2. "The Amateur" (2025)
3. "Badh" (2025)
4. "Project Hail Mary" (2026)
5. "S4: The Bob Lazar Story' (2026)
6. "The Devil's Mouth" (2026)
7. "The Gate" (2026)
8. "Wrong Turn" (2021)
9. "Uncharted" (2022)
10. "Primate" (2026)

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Twitch’s community of streamers was none too pleased with the popular streaming service when it was revealed that it allowed their content to be used to train Amazon's AI models.

And what made that shocking bit of news even more upsetting was the fact that those same users were automatically opted into that practice and have unknowingly been a part of that process for years now. It seems like the growing discontent towards this decision forced Twitch to add an option for content creators to opt out of having their channel used as a training tool for Amazon’s generative AI.

Twitch’s FAQ page makes it clear that opting out means “streams, VODs, clips, stream chats, and pictures and text on your channel will not be used in future training of a model developed by Amazon whose purpose is to generate or synthesize text, audio, images, or video. And we’re sure the streaming service’s massive streamer community is flocking to this official Twitch settings page to make good use of that opt-out option.

We reached out to Zach Bussey, TOS.gg a Twitch streamer who covers the streaming industry through his weekly creator newsletter, to get his thoughts on this surprising development.

A decision that may be out of Twitch’s hands

When asked about Twitch’s decision to let its content be used to train Amazon’s AI models, Bussey stated that he thinks Amazon made that decision for them.

“Twitch's decision here isn't really one I think they are making. Instead, this feels much more like Amazon forcing the issue on them,” he noted. “The CPO, Mikey Minty, pretty clearly expressed that without overtly saying it on a stream an hour ago. The problem for Twitch is they have never been profitable and are at the whims of Amazon if they want to continue to be a platform. So it feels like they may have been able to negotiate that Opt-out option, but there was never really a choice about whether it would be implemented.”

As for the broader trend of tech companies using user-generated content to improve AI models, here’s what else Bussey had to say:

“The broader trend isn't great for creators, nor is it good for platforms, largely because AI perpetually, at best, makes slop consumable content. There's nothing great about it; it's just stuck in the middle as being, at best, average. Platforms have historically benefitted from startup creators who eventually became great creators. But the process to go from just getting started to being great takes time, effort, and a lot of learning. If they get flooded in the middle of their creator career by all the slop AI content, they'll never be able to achieve greatness. Effectively, we're diluting all these platforms and leaving them stuck in mediocrity. Do you really want to spend your time consuming things when everything is 'okay enough'?”

Bussey recognizes Twitch’s AI training method as the norm for similar creator platforms. And what’s most interesting is that he says users on those platforms may not even be aware that it’s happening to them yet. “Unfortunately, it likely is the norm across creator platforms, whether we know it or not: maybe first-party or a third party taking the data,” he pointed out. “It's why I think it's incredibly important to have transparency and advocate for better regulation. At the very least, platforms should offer to pay creators for their data when they give creators the option to train on their content.”

Bottom line

Bussey left us with this comment as to what AI as a whole could mean for streamers and their profession going forward:

“For streamers, I don't think that AI is going to replace them if that's the question. In fact, I'd wager that live streaming will be the last holdout in the content creation space. In a world where you won't be able to trust that what you see in a YouTube video, a TikTok, or a Twitter post is real...a lot more people will be seeking out live content for the last reliable digital human experience.”

You can watch this clip from Bussey’s Twitch channel to hear him provide more insight on the matter.

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Prime Video’s movie library can be pretty overwhelming, which makes the platform’s top 10 most-watched list a useful tool for getting a quick rundown of the films proving the most popular on the platform right now. But just because a movie ranks high doesn’t guarantee it’s worth your time; quite the opposite. I’ve seen many subpar flicks get into the top 10.

That’s why I’ve combed through the current Prime Video top 10 (as of Monday, August 10) and picked out a trio of movies that I believe deserve your attention. This week my picks range from a slick spy thriller to a dazzling sci-fi blockbuster to a chilling horror about a family pet turned feral. These are the best movies in today’s Prime Video top 10 ranking.

Best movies in the Prime Video top 10

‘The Amateur’ (2025)

I’m happy to see “The Amateur” sticking around the Prime Video top 10. This spy thriller starring Oscar winner Rami Malek is based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell and was one of last year’s slightly underappreciated gems in theaters. It’s great to see it getting a second wind via Amazon’s streaming service. If you like the “Bourne” movies, you need to watch it.

Malek plays a CIA analyst whose world is shattered when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. Using his skills, he identifies those responsible for his wife's murder and blackmails his superiors into giving him a license to hunt them down and get revenge. A novice in the field, Charlie (Malek) is shown the ropes by a gruff mentor, Hendo (Laurence Fishburne). However, even with some training, he’s still a fish out of water. Quickly realizing he can’t outshoot his enemies, he outthinks them using his superior intellect.

Watch "The Amateur" on Prime Video now

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

“Project Hail Mary” is one of the year’s most entertaining blockbusters, and even if it was clearly made to be enjoyed on the big screen, it’s still a worthwhile watch at home. Adapted from Andy Weir’s novel of the same name, it stars Ryan Gosling, and while the “La La Land” star is excellent as the protagonist, Ryland Grace, he’s totally upstaged by an extraterrestrial nicknamed Rocky, who is brought to life using some incredible puppetry.

Smartly using a non-linear structure that leaps between the present day and flashbacks, “Project Hail Mary” is the story of Ryland Grace (Gosling), an astronaut on a mission that is vital to humanity’s survival. There’s just the slight problem that he awakens on an interstellar craft without any memories of his mission or even his own name. Piecing together his past, Grace must find a way to prevent the sun from dying, with a little help.

Watch "Project Hail Mary" on Prime Video now

‘Primate’ (2026)

“Primate” is a chilling horror-thriller about a family pet that goes from furry family member to a feral beast. It’s not the first movie of its ilk to use this core concept; Stephen King’s “Cujo” was unleashed on the screen back in 1983, but, running a tight 90 minutes, this chiller is effectively paced and concludes before the story's limitations are exposed. It’s a bloody creature feature that is a worthwhile watch for horror fans now it’s on Prime Video.

Lucy Pinborough (Johnny Sequoyah) returns to her family home in Hawai’i after several years away. Reunited with her father (Oscar-winning Troy Kotsur) and younger sister Erin (Gia Hunter), the homecoming quickly turns to a nightmare when the family’s pet chimpanzee, Ben, becomes violent after being infected with rabies. Now it’s a battle for survival against an aggressive animal that Lucy and Erin once considered part of the family.

Watch "Primate" on Prime Video now

Prime Video top 10 movies right now

1. "Masters of the Universe" (2026)
2. "The Amateur" (2025)
3. "Project Hail Mary" (2026)
4. "The Devil's Mouth" (2026)
5. "Moonfall" (2022)
6. "Primate" (2026)
7. "Uncharted" (2022)
8. "Agent Zero" (2026)
9. "Do Not Enter" (2026)
10. "The Sheep Detectives" (2026)

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When I was a kid, back-to-school shopping was my favorite. But as a mom with three kids and three different lists — kindergarten, fourth grade and sixth grade — going to the store to get everything is daunting. Plus, shopping with three kids in tow means there will be inevitable meltdowns over extras and nice-to-haves.

That's why this year, I decided to lean on three AI assistants to do the job for me. I gave ChatGPT, Gemini and Alexa+ the exact same school supply list and asked each one to shop for me. My instructions were simple: follow the teacher's list, stick to the required quantities, choose reasonably priced products and skip anything marked optional.

The results weren't even close.

ChatGPT was the most accurate

Once I uploaded the list, ChatGPT asked me to log into my Walmart account so it could do the shopping for me. I sat and watched as it took charge.

It followed the required brands and quantities, chose reasonably priced products and skipped every optional item exactly as I requested. Where the list allowed flexibility, it selected neutral colors instead of stopping to ask me to make decisions.

The tradeoff was speed. ChatGPT took the longest to finish, but it spent that time checking the list carefully rather than rushing through it. The total came to $92.55 for my daughter's fourth grade school supplies. That seemed like a lot for just one kid.

Gemini was careful, but slightly more thoughtful

After uploading the school supply list, Gemini created my cart through Instacart. Once I logged into the Instacart app, Gemini took control.

Like ChatGPT, it avoided buying optional supplies. It also paused several times to ask me to approve colors for certain products instead of making the decision itself. This is something ChatGPT didn't do. I wasn't picky about colors, but it was a nice option as I know some kids are very particular. As a family that went through an entire year of "yellow" with my youngest, I get it.

That approach may appeal to shoppers who want more control, but it also meant the experience required more back-and-forth. ultimately bringing the total to about $60-$90. It would have been $105 with the optional water bottle.

I was really surprised how low the price was, especially compared to Walmart. Gemini seemed to do a better job scanning the entire internet for the best deals from Instacart. Those unexpected results were interesting to see.

Alexa was lightning fast — but incredibly expensive

We are very much an Alexa+ family. I figured, why not use Alexa+ to shop for all our back-to-school needs. And while Alexa+ made the shopping experience a breeze, that convenience came with a hefty price tag.

Alexa built a cart totaling $251.48 — nearly three times what ChatGPT and Gemini found — and that was for just one kid! I'm going to have to get an extra side hustle at that rate.

Unlike the other assistants, Alexa added everything it found, including optional items like headphones and a computer mouse that I had specifically asked it to skip. It also asked me to approve colors for several products instead of making those choices automatically.

If my goal had simply been to get everything into an Amazon cart as quickly as possible, Alexa succeeded. But if I had clicked "Buy Now" without checking the order, I would have spent well over $150 more than necessary. To be honest, I really wanted Alexa+ to win because shopping on Amazon is just so easy, but it was definitely a wake-up call.

Overall winner: Gemini

For this test, Gemini was the clear winner. It was more hands-on than ChatGPT and slower than Alexa, but the least expensive. It understood the assignment, followed the school supply list most closely, skipped optional purchases, but gave me the total with them in case I wanted to add them at the end. It also delivered the lowest total by a comfortable margin and was ready to deliver them.

The biggest takeaway was that AI shopping assistants are getting remarkably good, but they aren't interchangeable. The service they're connected to matters just as much as the AI itself. In this case, Gemini paired with Instacart proved to be the smartest — and cheapest — way to tackle my kids' back-to-school shopping.

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After launching in the US late last year, Amazon's enhanced Alexa+ virtual assistant has made its way to Australian shores, with early access starting today (August 6) for Aussie customers with eligible devices.

Amazon's voice assistant has gotten a major generative-AI upgrade, with the online giant claiming the changes make Alexa smarter, more conversational and more capable than ever before. Alexa+'s memory and emotional upgrades are very similar to what users have become accustomed to with other conversational chatbots, like ChatGPT and Gemini.

The new Alexa is made for more than just asking questions about the weather or changing your playlists. Its newfound capabilities include integrating with other smart home appliances, arranging dinner reservations, sending emails and setting appointments, offering suggestions for everything from entertainment and recipes to directions and price drops on Amazon based on learned experiences, and so much more — it's almost overwhelming to consider.

Unlike the previous version, Alexa+ can also initiate conversations without requiring a wake word (i.e. saying 'Alexa'), and remember users’ personal preferences. For its Australian launch, Alexa+ has been adapted for local conditions. It has an Aussie accent, features local news outlets, and can respond with more emotional nuance, like cheeky banter or slang.

So how exactly does Alexa+ work behind the scenes? The upgraded assistant has been built using Amazon's Bedrock generative-AI platform and combines multiple LLMs, including Amazon's own Nova and models from partners like Anthropic. It's these enhancements that improve Alexa+'s ability to recognise and respond to more natural language (such as half-sentences, colloquialisms, clunky questions, and tone) and to answer user queries with greater accuracy.

Alexa+'s early access is now available for Australian consumers, with a larger rollout coming later this year. Amazon customers can opt-in to try the new voice assistant by either purchasing a new eligible Echo device or registering one they already own on Amazon's website.

And as with most of Amazon's subscription-based smart home products, the company does eventually intend to charge users for Alexa+ — although there is a relatively easy way to get it for free. After the early access period ends, an Alexa+ subscription will be included in Amazon Prime's many membership benefits. If you don't have Prime, you can purchase a monthly Alexa+ subscription for AU$29.99p/m — a price that’s frankly a little nonsensical, given Prime itself costs just AU$9.99p/m.

Is Alexa+ actually worth the hype?

After spending an afternoon at an Amazon media briefing and seeing all that Alexa+ can do, I honestly remain a little sceptical. Granted, there are plenty of benefits to having a smart assistant with generative-AI smarts — in its demos, Amazon showed that Alexa+ can connect to almost every smart thing in your home, automate your routines and help you when your hands are full with kids or pets by responding to your emails, organising your shopping list and so on.

While that all sounds useful, I have to admit to still feeling uneasy at the thought of my personal data being collected and used to train a generative AI-powered virtual assistant. While I can appreciate Alexa+ now better understands what it means to be Aussie — things like adding an 'o' to the end of every word, where to find a 'succulent Chinese meal', the passionate rivalry between footy clubs and how to correctly eat Vegemite — my jury's still out on whether I want an Amazon-owned AI assistant planning my day, running my smart home and communicating on my behalf.

In fairness, Amazon does have safeguards in place for those of us who are wary about using the new voice assistant. As per Alexa's Trust & Privacy hub, Amazon states that consumers are in control when using Alexa+ and can manage interactions with the voice assistant via a dedicated Privacy dashboard. You can also listen to what Alexa has heard, review any attachments you've shared via the app or email, and delete chat history or change how long it’s stored. You can also mute your devices at any time by hitting the mute button or using the dashboard when you're not using Alexa+.

I'll be spending the next few weeks getting some more hands-on time with the Echo Show 8 and Alexa+, so I’ll report back with an update on my experiences. For now, if you're curious about Alexa+ and want to give it a go, you can register for access here.

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I’m combing through the latest movies on Prime Video and picking out a selection of gripping thrillers you should watch this week to add some excitement to your mid-week streaming.

Prime Video just added more than 50 movies to kick off its August 2026 slate, so there are plenty of options. These include a classic crime thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, a tense spy-thriller based on real history, and a surreal neo-noir mystery from legendary director David Lynch.

Don’t waste your precious movie-watching time scrolling through all the new arrivals on Prime Video; I’ve already done the legwork for you and picked out a selection of highlights. Here are the best new to Prime Video thriller movies you need to add to your watchlist this week.

3 best new to Prime Video thriller movies this week

‘The Usual Suspects’ (1995)

Earlier this year, I polled more than 2,000 Tom’s Guide readers to determine the best movie twist of all time. While “The Sixth Sense” took home the gold, 1995’s “The Usual Suspects” secured second place with almost 20% of the vote. If you somehow haven’t seen this Bryan Singer crime thriller, and more importantly, don’t know the devilishly brilliant twists, then stop reading this article and watch this genre classic ASAP before you have the shocking reveal ruined.

This thriller revolves around a single question: Who is Keyser Söze? After a job gone wrong at the San Pedro Harbor, a timid small-time crook, Roger “Verbal” Kint (Kevin Spacey), is taken into police custody for interrogation. Through a series of flashbacks, he explains how the ill-fated heist came to be and, more importantly, how he made contact with the enigmatic crimelord, Keyser Söze. The police hope to identify Söze using Verbal’s testimony, but there is trickery afoot, and the elusive criminal mastermind is already one step ahead of the authorities.

Watch "The Usual Suspects" on Prime Video now

'Operation Finale' (2018)

“Operation Finale” is an intense and powerful spy-thriller rooted in real history. Directed by Chris Weitz, this movie chronicles a 1960s operation to capture an SS officer, Adolf Eichmann (played by Ben Kingsley), and bring him to trial in Jerusalem for his abhorrent crimes during World War II. That mission is easy to get invested in, and while the 2018 movie does run a little long at two hours, it’s still a compelling watch with a strong cast.

In 1960s Argentina, a group of Israeli agents believes they may have identified German officer Adolf Eichmann, one of the key figures behind Hitler’s “Final Solution.” Determined to bring him to justice at any cost, these Mossad agents must infiltrate his inner circle and then find a way to capture him so they can bring him to justice and face the consequences of his war crimes. Their leader is Peter Malkin (Oscar Isaac), a man deeply haunted by the past.

Watch "Operation Finale" on Prime Video now

‘Blue Velvet’ (1986)

Visionary director David Lynch passed away in January 2025, so why not celebrate a remarkable career by watching one of his most beloved movies, “Blue Velvet.” This influential neo-noir mystery-thriller explores the darker side of suburbia and earned Lynch his second Oscar nomination for Best Director. Curiously, it was very divisive upon release in 1986, but over the decades since, it has been reevaluated by contemporary critics.

Frequent Lynch collaborator Kyle MacLachlan plays Jeffrey, a college student who returns home to Lumberton, North Carolina, after his father suffers a stroke. Back in the suffocating mundanity of suburban existence, Jeffrey begins to unravel a twisting mystery when he finds a severed human ear near his home; this leads to a fascination with a troubled nightclub singer, Dorothy (Isabella Rossellini), and things get darker (and more disturbing) from there.

Watch "Blue Velvet" on Prime Video now

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It's the start of a new month, and Prime Video is heating up with great new movies to curl up on the couch in the glorious AC this weekend. Prime Video just added over 50 movies in August, but not all of them are worth your precious streaming time.

To narrow down what to watch next, I make a beeline to the streaming service's list of the top 10 most-watched movies. Sure, it cuts through the noise, but how do you separate the movie night hits from the overhyped duds? Because let's be real, just because it's trending doesn't mean it merits a watch. Just look at Prime Video's lukewarm shark thriller at the #1 spot, which has an 18% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

To help you skip the scrolling and get to streaming, I've rounded up the standout picks from Prime Video's current top 10. That includes a slice of fantasy comfort food, a slept-on horror thriller, and Ryan Gosling's crowd-pleasing sci-fi adventure. So without further ado, let's dive into the best movies in Prime Video's top 10 that are worth adding to your watchlist.

This article is based on the global Prime Video top 10 list as of Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Best movies in the Prime Video top 10

'Project Hail Mary'

Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! The sci-fi sensation "Project Hail Mary" is just as phenomenal as everyone says. Ryan Gosling is in top form as the charming yet woefully out of his league Ryland Grace, a disgraced scientist now teaching middle school. He, like everyone else, is quietly ignoring the end of the world getting closer now that a star-eating microbe is chowing down on our sun.

He wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of his identity or how he got there. As the pieces come together, he realizes he's been roped into a suicide mission to save Earth from annihilation. Thankfully, he's got a buddy to help: Rocky, the lovable alien brought to life through voice and puppetry by James Ortiz. Their friendship becomes the emotional core of the movie, fueling a story packed with heartfelt humor, high-stakes disaster drama, and tense spacewalk sequences that had me watching through my fingers in theaters.

Watch "Project Hail Mary" on Prime Video now

'Masters of the Universe'

As far as scraping the bottom of the IP barrel goes, audiences at least seem to get a kick out of this latest unnecessary reboot. It's sitting at an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, warmer than its middling 67% from critics. I was a '90s kid and never watched He-man or She-ra — well, unless you count ND Stevenson's hella gay reboot — but I'm not above some popcorn fodder full of hunky actors to help a Sunday afternoon along.

Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) is a young man who grew up on Earth and, after discovering the Sword of Power, learns of his true lineage: He's a prince on the distant planet of Eternia. When he returns, he finds his home has fallen under the control of the ruthless Skeletor (Jared Leto). Joined by allies Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan (Idris Elba), Adam sets out to reclaim the throne and harness his powers as He-Man, the legendary warrior destined to protect Eternia. Check out our “Masters of the Universe” review for more.

Watch "Masters of the Universe" on Prime Video now

'The Map That Leads to You' (2025)

"Obsession" and "Backrooms" may be hogging the headlines, but they're not the only stellar horror movies we've seen this year. Johannes Roberts’ "Primate" is a blood-soaked horror film aimed squarely at genre fans, and it's well worth a watch for some tense scares this weekend.

Set in a vacation home in Hawaii, Lucy (Johnny Sequoyah) and her friends plan to enjoy the empty house while her father is away on business. But their sunny getaway turns into a nightmare when an adopted pet chimpanzee gets bitten by a rabid mongoose and turns bloodthirsty. Trapped and outmatched, they’re forced to rely on their wits to survive the chimp's savage frenzy.

Watch "Primate" on Prime Video now

Prime Video top 10 movies right now

1. "The Devil's Mouth" (2026)
2. "Masters of the Universe" (2026)
3. "Project Hail Mary" (2026)
4. "The Amateur" (2025)
5. "Moonfall" (2022)
6. "The Sheep Detectives" (2026)
7. "Primate" (2026)
8. "Ruthless" (2024)
9. "World War Z" (2013)
10. "Do Not Enter" (2026)

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We've officially come to the end of July but luckily, in streaming as in life, the finish of one month brings the start of another and with it a fresh crop of new films and TV series for us to binge on our couches. (Because, really, what more do we need?)

One of the top streaming services around, Prime Video regularly updates its already extensive streaming library every month and August 2026 will be no exception, with buzzy shows and movies joining the platform in the weeks ahead. But before we say hello to all of those additions, let's use this weekend to catch up on some of the great titles that premiered in July.

Given the breadth of the Prime Video platform, we here at Tom's Guide have decided to make things easy and narrowed the list down to a trio of shows that we think you should check out next. They include action-adventure comedy "Ride or Die," animated superhero noir "Batman: Caped Crusader" and a beloved mother-daughter series that moved to Prime Video earlier in the month. (Hint: Friday night dinner!) Here are the 3 best new to Prime Video shows to binge this weekend.

'Ride or Die'

Genre: Buddy comedy/action-adventure

What it's about: Besties Debbie (Octavia Spencer) and Judith (Hannah Waddingham) have the type of friendship that can withstand anything—but that trust gets majorly tested when it's revealed that the latter isn't actually a forensic accountant as Debbie always thought, but a highly trained, guns-blazing assassin. When Debbie and her MP husband David (Jamie Parker) get unwittingly roped into a scheme involving mob money and corrupt politics, the gal pals are forced on the run.

Why you should watch it: Who doesn't want to hang out with Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer — two of Hollywood's most talented and likeable stars — for eight hourlong episodes? Beyond the actresses' excellent onscreen chemistry, "Ride or Die" is a winning watch because it "maximizes its entertainment, humor, and fun through genuine performances and breezy writing," per the critics' consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, where the spy caper has a solid 96% approval rating.

Stream "Ride or Die" on Prime Video now

'Batman: Caped Crusader'

Genre: Superhero noir/animated series

What it's about: Season 2 of this moody, film noir-inspired reimagining of the Batman mythos sees plenty more danger and drama ahead for our Bruce Wayne (voiced by Hamish Linklater as an adult and Santino Barnard as young Bruce). As Batman and his allies rally together to dismantle the criminal enterprise of reigning mob boss Rupert Thorne (Cedric Yarbrough), the masked vigilante will also have to contend with a whole host of iconic villains, including the Riddler, the Scarecrow and the Joker.

Why you should watch it: If you like a broodingly stylized take on the superhero genre—think "Spider-Noir," another Prime Video project—then you'll no doubt enjoy this Bruce Timm-developed drama, which earned a Critics' Choice nomination last year for Best Animated Series.

Watch "Batman: Caped Crusader" on Prime Video now

'Gilmore Girls'

Genre: Family dramedy

What it's about: At this point, we probably don't need to tell you what "Gilmore Girls" is about, but in case you haven't yet tuned into the classic mother-daughter dramedy, the WB throwback stars Lauren Graham as thirtysomething single mom Lorelai Gilmore and Alexis Bledel as her precociously smart teenage daughter Rory. Over seven seasons, the series chronicles their preternaturally close bond as they both grow and change in the charming New England town of Stars Hollow.

Why you should watch it: If you've been missing the Gilmores' quick-witted repartee and Stars Hollow's small-town quirkiness ever since the series shockingly departed Netflix, don't fret: Prime Video picked up all seven seasons beginning on July 1. Because where the Gilmores lead, we will follow.

Stream "Gilmore Girls" on Prime Video now

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AI is rapidly becoming the new storefront. Instead of scrolling through pages of search results, more shoppers are asking AI assistants to recommend products, compare prices and narrow down options. But a new report argues that those same AI systems may also be quietly shaping what consumers never see.

Researchers at Columbia Law School's Center for Law and the Economy have published a report accusing Amazon and Walmart of using their AI shopping assistants in ways that make American-made products harder to find, despite the systems appearing capable of identifying them.

The report, Made in America, Hidden by AI, examined how Amazon's and Walmart's AI shopping tools responded to questions about products made in the United States. According to the researchers, Amazon's chatbot often declined to answer straightforward questions about American-made products while readily answering equivalent questions about products manufactured in China. After rephrasing the same request, however, the chatbot returned American-made products using information that had been available all along.

"We tested these systems the way an engineer would, and the refusals fell apart under basic testing," Erie Meyer, senior fellow at the Center for Law and the Economy and one of the report's authors, said. "The data was there, but the design was built to hide it."

AI shopping assistants are becoming gatekeepers

The report arrives as retailers increasingly push shoppers toward AI-powered recommendations instead of traditional keyword searches. Whether it's suggesting products, comparing alternatives or summarizing reviews, these assistants are becoming the first stop for many online purchases.

According to the report, neither Amazon nor Walmart currently offers shoppers a dedicated "Made in USA" filter, despite providing hundreds of other filtering options across many product categories. The researchers argue that if AI assistants become the primary interface for online shopping, the way they choose what information to surface, or withhold, could influence purchasing decisions on a massive scale.

I tried it by asking for a few common items like furniture and fishing poles, Alexa+ said it did not have access to the information. However, when I asked for American flags made in the U.S.A., it supplied a product that matched my query.

Lina Khan, director of the Center for Law and the Economy and former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said the findings demonstrate that increasingly sophisticated AI systems are still shaped by the incentives behind them.

"Even as AI tools continue to grow in sophistication and capability, business incentives will shape how these advancements get deployed," Khan said. "Policymakers and enforcers have a vital role to play to ensure the public doesn't get the short end of the stick."

The systems appear capable of spotting suspicious claims

One of the report's more interesting findings is that both companies' AI assistants appeared able to identify potentially misleading "Made in USA" claims.

According to the researchers, Amazon's chatbot identified listings where promotional material claimed products were American-made despite evidence suggesting they were imported. Walmart's chatbot reportedly ranked "Made in USA" claims by how suspicious they appeared based on factors including seller information and manufacturing footprints.

The authors argue this demonstrates the underlying AI systems have the technical capability to help identify questionable origin claims. However, the report does not establish that Amazon or Walmart internally use these capabilities for marketplace enforcement.

Amazon responds

In a statement to Reuters, Amazon disputed the broader implication that it hides country-of-origin information from shoppers.

"Country-of-origin information, when available, is currently displayed on product detail pages, and we're continually working to improve Alexa for Shopping to make this information even more accessible for customers," an Amazon spokesperson said.

Walmart did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

Bottom line

The report highlights a question that is likely to become more important as AI shopping assistants continue to replace traditional search. If consumers rely on AI to decide what products to buy, the design choices behind those systems become far more consequential.

Decisions about which products are surfaced first, which attributes are emphasized and which questions receive complete answers could shape purchasing behavior in ways that are largely invisible to shoppers.

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We’re right in the thick of summer, but Prime Video certainly isn’t hitting the brakes when it comes to new movies and shows. Even if August feels like the final true stretch of the sunny season, there’s still more than enough time to soak it all in, and streaming platforms are keeping the energy high with a fresh lineup of entertainment.

The full Prime Video slate for August 2026 is officially in, so I’ve picked the biggest titles on the radar alongside the fresh additions dropping at the start of the month. This month includes a new teen drama packed with mystery, the fourth season of the action-thriller “Reacher,” and a romance set during a summer in Mallorca.

Take a look at my top picks below and the complete calendar of what’s hitting Prime Video this August 2026.

New on Prime Video in August 2026: Top picks

‘Sterling Point’ (August 5)

“Sterling Point” is a coming-of-age mystery drama series, based on an entirely original story conceived and written for the screen by Megan Park. It has a similar tone to shows like “We Were Liars” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” but with a distinctly Canadian setting. Set against the backdrop of a foggy island off the coast of Canada, the series is driven by a central mystery, but viewers tuning in for the romance will be pleased to know there’s also a love triangle at the heart of the story.

Seventeen-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) has always lived an ordinary life in New York with her twin brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) and their adoptive father. Everything changes when the siblings unexpectedly inherit a remote island in Canada from the estranged grandfather they were never allowed to meet. Hoping to uncover the truth about their family’s past, Annie travels to the island, where she meets an unexpected sister named Ramona (Amélie Hoeferle) and a group of locals who are deeply connected to the property.

Stream "Sterling Point" on Prime Video from August 5

‘Reacher’ season 4 (August 12)

It’s time to celebrate, because “Reacher” is finally back for season 4. This time around, the series adapts Lee Child’s novel Gone Tomorrow, which focuses on a conspiracy involving government cover-ups. From the trailer alone, this season appears to take heavy inspiration from classic neo-noir detective stories, with a much darker and more claustrophobic feel than what we’ve seen before. It’s an exciting time to be a “Reacher” fan, especially with the series already renewed for season 5.

“Reacher” season 4 begins when Reacher (Alan Ritchson) witnesses a woman behaving suspiciously on a late-night New York City subway train. Before he can question her, she dies, and what appears to be a straightforward suicide quickly proves far more complicated. Determined to uncover the truth, Reacher joins forces with the woman’s brother and an NYPD homicide detective, fighting to expose the truth before those responsible can silence him for good.

Stream "Reacher" season 4 on Prime Video from August 12

‘The Last Sunrise’ (August 26)

Lastly, we have a romance flick perfect for summer, and that’s “The Last Sunrise.” The film is based on Anna Todd’s 2025 novel of the same name, with the bestselling author best known for creating the global “After” franchise. It’s also directed by Carlson Young, who previously helmed the films “Upgraded” and “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” so I have high hopes. As a romance fan, I’m eagerly awaiting the trailer, but even from the premise alone, I’m already intrigued.

Oriah “Ry” Pera (Maia Reficco) is a college student living with a chronic illness whose overprotective mother takes a new job in Mallorca. Hoping for a fresh start, Ry spends the summer exploring the island and meets Julián (Fernando Lindez), a charming local who introduces her to experiences she has never had before. Soon, Ry begins embracing her independence and imagining a different future. However, worsening health problems threaten to cut her journey short, forcing her to make difficult choices before the summer comes to an end.

Stream "The Last Sunrise" on Prime Video from August 26

New shows on Prime Video in August 2026

August 5

• Sterling Point (2026)

August 9

• The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls (2026)

August 12

• Reacher S4 (2026)

August 14

• ONE Championship on Prime (2026)

August 20

• NOVAK DJOKOVIC: The Wolf in Winter (2026)

New movies on Prime Video in August 2026

August 1

• Baby Boom (1987)
• Back To School (1986)
• Bandits (2001)
• Barbershop (2002)
• Barbershop 2: Back In Business (2004)
• Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
• Beauty Shop (2005)
• Blue Velvet (1986)
• Bridesmaids (Unrated) (2011)
• Challengers (2024)
• Colors (1988)
• Cop Car (2015)
• Everything, Everything (2017)
• Fargo (1996)
• Fighting With My Family (2019)
• Hard Target (1993)
• Hard Target 2 (2016)
• Hercules (2014)
• Hoodlum (1997)
• Interstellar (2014)
• Into The Blue (2005)
• Joy Ride (2023)
• Just Go With It (2011)
• Killing Me Softly (2003)
• Licorice Pizza (2021)
• Moonstruck (1988)
• Mystic Pizza (1988)
• No Way Out (1987)
• Oblivion (1994)
• Operation Finale (2018)
• Overboard (2018)
• Primate (2026)
• Pulp Fiction (1994)
• Quigley Down Under (1990)
• Return To Me (2000)
• Robocop (1987)
• Robocop (2014)
• Robocop 2 (1990)
• Robocop 3 (1993)
• Small Soldiers (1998)
• Sudden Death (1995)
• The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984)
• The Gambler (2014)
• The Hustle (2019)
• The Silencing (2020)
• The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
• The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
• The Usual Suspects (1995)
• What's The Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
• Women Talking (2022)
• Yours, Mine, And Ours (1968)

August 2

• Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024)

August 7

• Piece By Piece (2024)
• The Gates (2026)

August 8

• Journey To Bethlehem (2023)

August 17

• Blue Beetle (2023)

August 19

• Is God Is (2026)

August 21

• Back to the 90s (2026)
• Good Fortune (2025)

August 26

• The Last Sunrise (2026)

August 27

• Nickel Boys (2024)

Live sports

Yankees

• Wed Aug 5 at 7:05 p.m. ET: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees
• Wed Aug 19 at 6:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles
• Thu Aug 20 at 6:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles
• Wed Aug 26 at 7:05 p.m. ET: Houston Astros at New York Yankees

WNBA

• Thu Aug 6 at 7 p.m. ET: Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever
• Thu Aug 6 at 9 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx
• Thu Aug 13 at 8 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty
• Thu Aug 13 at 10 p.m. ET: Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces
• Thu Aug 20 at 8 p.m. ET: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings
• Thu Aug 20 at 10 p.m. ET: Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks
• Sat Aug 22 at 7 p.m. ET: Indiana Fever at New York Liberty
• Sat Aug 22 at 9 p.m. ET: Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks
• Thu Aug 27 at 8 p.m. ET: Golden State Valkyries at New York Liberty
• Thu Aug 27 at 10 p.m. ET: Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury

NWSL

• Thu Aug 7 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave
• Thu Aug 14 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current
• Thu Aug 21 at 10 p.m. ET: San Diego Wave vs. Utah Royals FC
• Thu Aug 28 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns

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When ChatGPT first launched, most of the conversation centered on AI-generated student essays, deepfake images and the threat of automated fake news. Books, however, felt different.

As someone who reads and reviews half a dozen books a month for ReaderViews, I've always found a certain comfort in the traditional publishing process. Bringing a book to market has historically required editors, designers, proofreaders, and, most importantly, an author who actually sat down and wrote it. That barrier to entry gave books an inherent authority that standard websites and fleeting social media posts often lacked.

Then I read a recent New York Times investigation into AI-generated biographies appearing on Amazon. These included books about living public figures that were riddled with factual mistakes and seemingly produced with zero human oversight.

I wondered: Could I actually spot one in the wild? I opened Amazon and started searching.

Most of the listings looked completely normal

The most surprising part of the whole experiment was at first glance, nothing looked unusual. All the books with AI-generated content featured professional-looking covers, convincing descriptions, reasonable price points, and even star ratings. Nothing immediately screamed "AI." If I hadn't intentionally gone looking for them, I probably would have assumed they were entirely legitimate.

Once I dug a little deeper, however, the facade started to crack — and the first thing that tipped me off was the author pages. I clicked on the name behind one biography and landed on the page of someone called John Crane Miller, described as a "seasoned biographer and cultural analyst" with a stock-photo portrait. Miller had published ten biographies in a single week, all about journalists and public figures, and when Kashmir Hill left a public review on Amazon asking to speak with him, his books quietly vanished. He wasn't the only phantom.

A study by Originality.ai found entire catalogs built by authors who appeared to be fabricated identities, one of whom had published 74 books in five months on topics ranging from porn addiction to solo parenting to toxic workplaces. No single person writes like that. These weren't prolific indie authors with a strong work ethic; they were fake names attached to automated output.

Marketing copy was a dead giveaway

Blurb after blurb leaned on the same broad promises and eerily familiar phrasing — "delve into," "comprehensive guide," "unlock the secrets of" — without ever explaining what made the book worth reading over any other book on the same topic.

After half a dozen of these, I could practically predict the next sentence before I read it. The marketing copy wasn't just generic; it was interchangeable, as if the same prompt had been run through the same model with only the subject swapped out.

The biographies were the most troubling category, and the wave of books about tech journalist Kara Swisher illustrated why. Multiple unauthorized biographies of Swisher appeared on Amazon around the release of her memoir "Burn Book," written by authors with no apparent journalism credentials and no indication they had ever spoken to Swisher or anyone in her orbit.

Political scientist Ian Bremmer encountered the same phenomenon: books bearing his name as a subject, produced without his involvement, that simply scraped and summarized what was already freely available online. This is, of course, exactly what chatbots are built to do, that is, synthesize existing information into fluent, confident-sounding prose. The result is a product that looks and feels like a real book but contributes nothing a reader couldn't get from the source material itself.

Beyond books

Substack recently launched an AI detection feature in partnership with a company called Pangram, letting readers scan any post to see an estimate of how much was written by a human versus generated by AI.

Substack CEO Chris Best framed it as a way to keep the platform from becoming "like LinkedIn," overrun with hollow AI content, but even Substack acknowledges the tool isn't perfect. The Atlantic found that Pangram's accuracy is far from bulletproof, and critics worry about false positives flagging legitimate human writers.

Still, the fact that a major publishing platform felt compelled to build this feature at all says something about how urgent the problem has become. Amazon, for its part, has no equivalent.

The takeaway

As someone who absolutely loves to read, I found this to be a very interesting experiment. My takeaway is that now, instead of trusting a listing at face value, I take a few extra minutes to look up the author outside of Amazon to see if they have a credible publishing history elsewhere, and I specifically hunt down professional reviews rather than relying on standard star ratings.

I always preview the sample text to check if the writing feels robotic or relies on repetitive phrasing, and for nonfiction, I actively look for evidence of real human interviews and original citations. None of these steps individually guarantee a book was written by a human, but together, they make it much easier to separate thoughtful, researched work from automated content designed just to game search results.

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Prime Video could be getting an AI overhaul at the behest of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, according to a new report. The redesign would put AI front and center under a new project allegedly dubbed Lighthouse.

Reuters reports that the push from Bezos is meant as a way for Amazon to utilize its massive investments in AI and "elevate the company's stature in artificial intelligence." This comes as other investments, including improving the Alexa voice assistant, have provided mixed results and ongoing losses.

Bezos was "displeased" with a Prime Video presentation last fall where AI was not highlighted. The Lighthouse project was born out of this meeting.

What does Lighthouse add to Prime Video?

Bezos is said to be personally involved in the overhaul, an unusual step considering he relinquished the CEO title in 2021 to focus on the Washington Post and his spaceflight company Blue Origin.

Per Reuters, Lighthouse would add a slew of new features that would use AI to improve film and TV show recommendations. This would be done by having the AI learn customer preferences and respond to spoken requests.

A homepage redesign is part of the project, but it's not finalized, so it's not known how it would look yet.

However, it was suggested that it could include AI-driven titles with viewing suggestions like "Christmas rom-coms" or "action movies from the 1980s." Reportedly, a current version doesn't include text-heavy titles, so that even that appears to still be in the air.

Programs and live events like Thursday Night Football would still be promoted in the upper portion of the platform alongside the traditional search bar.

Amazon is also supposedly attempting to integrate Alexa into Prime Video's search function as part of the redesign. Most recently, Alexa was overhauled into a generative AI version last year and integrated into the Amazon shopping platform earlier this year.

Where Prime Video stands

Amazon last gave Prime Video a massive update in July of 2024 that streamlined content curation and added AI recommendations.

The most recent Nielsen data from 2025 has Prime Video in a distant eighth place in TV viewing share behind YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ at 3.9% of viewers. Reuters reports that it's bumped up to 4.2% this year, though still behind Netflix and Disney.

An AI overhaul could be a way for the company to utilize both its artificial intelligence investments and increase viewership with more personalized recommendations.

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Time is running out to grab your cut of Amazon’s massive $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

If you accidentally ended up paying for a Prime membership or struggled to cancel one, you could be owed up to $51, but the deadline to submit a claim is fast approaching on Monday, July 27.

The payout stems from an FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon used deceptive design tactics to trick customers into signing up for Prime subscriptions and intentionally made the cancellation process confusing.

While Amazon paid $1 billion in civil penalties, the remaining $1.5 billion was earmarked directly for affected consumers.

Automatic refunds were disbursed to the first wave of users late last year, but millions of additional shoppers are eligible for the second payout phase, provided they act before the deadline.

Who qualifies for a refund?

You don't need to currently hold an active Prime account to file a claim, but you must meet all four of the following criteria:

• You must be a U.S. consumer.
  
• You enrolled in Amazon Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025 through a challenged checkout page, OR attempted to cancel during that period and were unable to do so.
  
• You used fewer than 10 Prime benefits (such as streaming Prime Video, using free shipping, or Prime Reading) during any 12-month period of your enrollment.
  
• You did not already receive an automatic refund during Phase 1 (which was paid out in late 2025 to ultra-low usage customers who used 3 or fewer benefits).
  
• If you used between 4 and 9 Prime benefits, you were not eligible for the automatic Phase 1 payment — meaning you must manually file a claim before the July 27 deadline to receive your payout.

How to file your claim

Filing takes less than five minutes online through the official administrator at SubscriptionMembershipSettlement.com.

First, check your inbox for a message sent from subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com in January, which contains a unique Claim ID and PIN to expedite the process.

If you can't find that notice, simply select the option stating "I DO NOT have a Claim ID and PIN" on the homepage to manually enter your name, address, and Amazon account details.

You can choose to receive your payout via direct deposit, PayPal, Venmo, or check. Once the July 27 filing window closes, Amazon will review all submitted claims, with approved payouts expected to be disbursed in late 2026.

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Prime Video is always adding new movies to its library, and typically these drops include several arrivals in the thriller genre. After all, thrillers are persistently popular across streaming services, so it only makes sense that Prime Video would meet this demand.

I’ve taken a look through all the recently added movies for July 2026, and found a trio of thrillers worth adding to your watchlist. My picks this week range from a globe-trotting quest for revenge, a guilty pleasure option from a veteran of the disaster subgenre, and a survival drama that is made all the more engaging because it’s based on a shocking true story.

These are the latest thriller movies on Prime Video. Add them to your watchlist if you want to add some excitement, tension, and adrenaline-pumping action to your weekly streaming.

‘The Amateur’ (2025)

“The Amateur” is an excellent spy thriller that I believe falls into the slightly underrated category. Based on Robert Littell’s novel and starring Oscar winner Rami Malek, it draws clear inspiration from the Bourne film series in its tone and aesthetics. One of its biggest strengths is its compelling protagonist, who takes a brain-over-brawls approach; rather than outgunning his enemies, he outthinks them with his superior intellect.

Malek plays a CIA analyst whose world is shattered when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. Using his skills, he identifies those responsible for his wife's murder and blackmails his superiors into giving him a license to hunt them down and get cold-blooded revenge. A novice in the field, Charlie (Malek) is shown the ropes by a gruff mentor, Hendo (Laurence Fishburne). Building to a satisfying conclusion, “The Amateur” is a consistently thrilling ride.

Watch "The Amateur" on Prime Video now

‘Moonfall’ (2022)

“Moonfall” is definitely more of a guilty pleasure flick. This sci-fi disaster-thriller comes from Roland Emmerich, known for “Independence Day,” “Godzilla,” and “The Day After Tomorrow.” It’s unashamedly silly with corny dialogue and a high-concept plot that goes to some ludicrous places. You could certainly pick at its seams, and the whole movie will quickly unravel, but if you switch your brain off for 130 minutes, it can offer throwaway fun.

As the name suggests, “Moonfall” sees the moon literally fall out of orbit, setting it on a devastating collision course with Earth. Former astronaut Jocinda Fowler (Halle Berry) believes she knows the key to saving humanity. With time running out, she has to rely on a disgraced former colleague (Patrick Wilson) and a conspiracy theorist (John Bradley) for help. If you can handle cheesy B-movie vibes, you might enjoy this one.

Watch "Moonfall" on Prime Video now

'Death Race' (2008)

Jason Statham stars in this 2000s remake of 1975’s “Death Race.” From director Paul W. S. Anderson, most known for his sprawling but largely subpar “Resident Evil” series, it was no critical darling, but I have a soft spot for this brash action flick. Its narrative is flimsy, and many of the characters aren’t particularly likeable, but the action comes thick and fast, and the concept of a high-speed race to the death leads to thrilling sequences.

Set in an alternative United States where economic downturn and rising crime rates have demanded a radical solution, Warden Claire Hennessey (Joan Allen) creates “Death Race.” A three-day live-streamed event in which prisoners race in weaponized cars for a shot at freedom. Forced to compete is Jensen Ames (Statham), an industrial worker framed for the murder of his wife. The tournament is petrol-fuelled mayhem, where the only rule is to drive fast and do whatever it takes to cross the finish line.

Watch "Death Race" on Prime Video now

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The best Kindles have been my primary way to read books for the better part of a decade. Thanks to Amazon’s e-reader, I’ve read more books in the past seven years than in the nearly four decades prior. Not only is the device easy to hold and read on, but its integration with the Kindle app and store gives me more books than I could read in a single lifetime.

Though I adore my Kindles, I don’t read comic books on them. Even after the introduction of the Kindle Colorsoft, which finally let me read comics in color, I still can’t bring myself to read comics full-time on Amazon's hardware. Why? Because, as a lifelong comic book fan, I get a much better experience on the best iPads. Here’s why.

Display size

Digital comic apps like Marvel Unlimited and DC Universe Infinite offer a guided view mode that zooms in on individual panels and text. This can be immersive, especially for those new to the medium. While guided mode works as advertised, I prefer seeing an entire comic page rather than breaking it up piece by piece.

On the base Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite, you almost have to use guided mode because of their small screens. For comics, I prefer reading on the iPad Pro. The 13-inch model’s screen is slightly larger than a physical comic book page. Not only do single pages look fantastic, but double-page spreads look incredible when you rotate the tablet to landscape orientation.

Another problem with using guided view or pinch-to-zoom on Kindles is the device’s low refresh rate. This causes the e-reader to lag and flash to clear previous image artifacts (ghosting). While this has improved with the latest Kindle models, the refresh rate is still sluggish compared to iPads, which handle panning and zooming instantly and smoothly.

Returning to screen size, the Kindle Scribe features a roomier 10.2-inch display. While that’s still smaller than the 11-inch iPad Pro and iPad Air models, it’s a good size for reading full comic book pages. There’s a specific reason I don’t use the Scribe for traditional color comics (which I’ll cover next), but for black-and-white manga, it’s legitimately great. However, since I don’t read much manga, that point is mostly moot for me.

When it comes to reading single pages and double-page spreads of a traditional American comic book, the iPad is simply the way to go.

Colorsoft is still too muted

The Kindle Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are arguably the best color e-readers out there right now. If you mainly read traditional novels, having full-color book covers, maps, and other design elements is a nice perk. Naturally, comics are in color on these devices, but there is one major drawback—the hues are decidedly muted.

In fairness, muted colors can sometimes be preferable. For instance, if you’re reading older comics printed before the late ‘90s, the e-reader screen delivers an experience closer to reading them on original newsprint, which is much duller than the glossy paper used today. If you’re a comic purist who doesn’t like how vibrant classic comics look on modern paper or on an iPad, you might actually prefer the Colorsoft's presentation.

With all that said, I want my comics, classic and modern, to look as bright and bold as possible, which is why I prefer the iPad's display. Again, the color Kindles do a decent job, but the presentation is far too washed out for my tastes.

Ecosystems and storage

iPads give you access to excellent dedicated comic reader apps like Panels and Chunky, along with major subscription platforms like Marvel Unlimited, DC Universe Infinite, and Shonen Jump. Conversely, Kindles mostly confine you to Amazon’s storefront, Comixology, and Kindle Unlimited. Sideloading your own files can also be a chore.

On that note, if you have a large library of digital comic files (.CBR, .CBZ, and high-res PDFs), you’re going to hit a storage cap much faster on a Kindle than on an iPad. Apple’s tablets offer storage tiers up to 1TB and can easily connect to cloud storage like Google Drive or iCloud to offload your libraries. Kindles top out at 64GB of storage on the Scribe and don’t natively support common comic book formats without converting the files first.

Bottom line

Don't get me wrong — Kindles still hold the crown for battery life and portability. Throwing a lightweight Paperwhite into a bag for a week-long trip without needing to pack a charger is fantastic, and it remains my go-to choice for novels.

But while Kindles are perfectly serviceable for most everyday reading, I get a much richer experience reading comics on the iPad. With a larger display for viewing full layouts, bolder colors, and seamless performance, I'll choose Apple's tablet for my graphic novels every single time.

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The Amazon Ember 4-Series (2025) is an admirable entry-level TV. The 43-inch and 55-inch models launched at $329 and $459, respectively, and they can now be found for as little as $269 and $379 when they’re on sale. So could the 4-Series be one of the best TVs under $500 we’ve ever tested? If you value affordability above all, it could be a contender.

The general performance of the Ember 4-Series is around what I’d expect given its budget sticker price. However, due to the lack of full-array local dimming, black levels weren’t as dark as I’d have liked, and the TV’s lower brightness threshold hurt the overall contrast.

It’s not going to make our list of the best TVs and I wouldn’t recommend the Ember 4-Series for serious home cinema lovers, but for people on a budget, it could be one to watch. To find out why, keep reading my Amazon Ember 4-Series review.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Specs

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Price & availability

The Amazon Ember 4-Series is the second-cheapest TV under Amazon’s belt. The 4-Series (2025) launched at $329 for the 43-inch model and $459 for the 55-inch. Unlike the Ember QLED, the 4-Series’ biggest size is 55 inches. (Amazon Ember QLED is $479 for 50” and provides a brighter screen — but it’s still not perfect.)

In the U.K., the Ember 4-Series is £439 for the 43-incher and £549 for 55 inches, but is often on sale for around £300-£400 depending on the model.

If you’re wondering why your searches for “Amazon Fire TV” only seem to bring up old models, that’s because Amazon recently updated its naming conventions. Amazon TVs are now called “Ember”, not “Fire”. The OS is still called “Fire TV”, though.

Keep in mind that the Ember 4-Series is a traditional LED-LCD rather than a newer Mini-LED or a QLED. There’s no Mini-LED lighting for higher brightness and better contrast, nor is there a quantum dot filter for more vibrant colors in HDR. If those features sound appealing, you might want to check out the Hisense QD7 ($339 for the 50” QLED) or the Samsung Q7F ($379 for 43” QLED).

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Design and ports

Like the Amazon Ember QLED, the 4-Series looks pretty great from an aesthetic perspective for such a cheap TV. It’s just 3 inches deep, has two dual-pronged feet — much closer together than the Ember QLED, so better for smaller TV stands — and an attractive black bezel.

The ports are hidden on the back of the TV. Here you’ll find four HDMI ports, only one of which is a 2.1 with eARC, so if you’ve got a soundbar and a game console, you’ll need to choose which one gets the 2.1 connection. There’s also an optical port and a USB-A port if you have devices that require those connectivity types.

Although its limited port selection won’t win any design awards, the Ember 4-Series’ utilitarian functionality does the trick.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: How we test TVs

We follow a standard testing protocol for every TV we review at Tom’s Guide. Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subject tests designed to rate the set’s performance.

For technical benchmarking tests, we use a Jeti SpectraVal 1501-HiRes spectroradiometer, a Klein K10-A colorimeter, a Murideo 8K-SIX-G Metal pattern generator. We measure using Portrait Displays’ Calman TV calibration software.

We use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester to determine whether it’s one of the best gaming TVs. For a more detailed look at what we do and how we do it, check out our “How we test TVs” page.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Test results

The Ember 4-Series outputs only 304 nits in SDR and a measly 287 nits in HDR. The Delta-E score (color accuracy) was 7.1, which is pretty poor.

Compared to the more advanced Amazon Ember QLED, the 4-Series is going to be dimmer in SDR and will have noticeably skewed colors. This demonstrates exactly why QLED TVs have become so popular in the last few years — they offer better brightness and color.

If you’re willing to spend a bit more on the Hisense QD7, you’ll see a significant improvement across the board. Shows and movies recorded in HDR will look much punchier on the Hisense thanks to its higher peak brightness (659 nits vs 287 on the 4-Series) and better contrast.

If you’re a home cinema enthusiast, I don’t think you’d be overly impressed with the Amazon Ember 4-Series — but for the most casual of viewers, it’s not the worst TV we’ve ever tested.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Performance

I expected to dislike the Ember 4-Series based on the test results, but I actually enjoyed using this TV during my subjective tests.

When watching “Top Gun: Maverick” on 4K Blu-ray, colors were bright in outdoor scenes, but a little dim in indoor scenes. Blues look particularly vibrant on the 4-Series, so images of clear skies were standouts.

Scenes with a lot of warm colors — like the beach football scene — appeared a little washed out, especially when compared to the blue ocean. The TV has much better saturation for cooler colors.

I noticed a lot of motion smoothing and ghosting during dogfighting scenes in “Top Gun: Maverick” — it made me feel a little motion sick in some long sequences — but this wasn’t noticeable while watching TV on Netflix.

Speaking of TV, I also watched “Yellowjackets.” The snow scenes looked great, and I didn’t notice any white blooming. The colors looked striking in a dark room, but in daylight, warm tones especially had a tendency to undersaturate.

Gaming might be an issue if you play demanding games; the max refresh rate is 60Hz, so you might want to spend more on a 120Hz TV if that’s the most important area to you.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Audio

The Ember 4-Series has two 10W speakers. I would best describe this sound as “thin” and possibly also “tinny”. As someone who’s been using a soundbar for years now, I don’t think I could ever go back to standard TV speakers.

You don’t have to spend a lot to get a great-sounding soundbar. One of the best soundbars we’ve tested, the Sony HT-S100F is $99 (often on sale) and has fantastic clarity and a rich sound profile.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Interface and apps

As we all know, Amazon Fire TV interface is incredibly easy to use. However, I did notice it took longer to respond on the Ember QLED compared to a dedicated streaming stick.,

Sometimes, title cards didn’t load for a few seconds and when apps loaded, they could be a little jerky. This is something I’ve found with a variety of Fire-powered TVs — my old Toshiba and my parents’ old Panasonic also suffer from this.

One of the biggest upgrades from previous Fire TV models is the updated Alexa+ functionality. With the purchase of the TV, you get a year of free Alexa+. When I asked, “Show me a high school drama”, it obeyed. Easy commands like “sci-fi movie” and “thriller TV series” bring up a range of suggestions.

Better still, if you have more Amazon devices like the Amazon Echo Studio or Amazon Echo Dot, you can link the TV up with them and they will behave as an external speaker.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Remote

As with every other Amazon TV, you get the classic ‘Fire TV’ remote. It’s easy to hold and is long and slender. There are four buttons on the bottom: Disney+, Netflix, Freely, and Prime Video. I wish one of these could be programmable, however. On other platforms, this is a common feature, and I usually configure the remote to quick-start YouTube.

The remote uses two AAA batteries, so not as innovative as Samsung’s solar-powered remotes, but it’s not a deal-breaker at this price point.

Amazon Ember 4-Series review: Verdict

Even though the Amazon Ember 4-Series didn’t perform well in our benchmarking tests, I actually think it’s a decent budget option. In 4K Blu-rays, I noticed a few issues with motion handling and color accuracy; however, when I was watching TV on Netflix and YouTube, the performance was great.

If you’re on a serious budget and want a 55-inch screen for well under $500, there are some other options like the Hisense QD7. It’s more expensive, but it offers both quantum dot colors and better overall brightness.

Still, if price is the ultimate factor in your buying decision, I still recommend the Ember 4-Series. Those looking for an entry-level, easy-to-use model with a huge variety of downloadable apps and built-in Alexa will find it here.

While consoles used to get cheaper a year or two into their life cycle, this generation’s gone the other way. RAM and component shortages have pushed manufacturers to raise prices instead of drop them, which makes any genuine saving on new hardware feel a lot sweeter than it used to.

This Nintendo Switch 2 deal for Prime Day is a good example — the console’s down to AU$624, beating the EOFY price of AU$629 and sitting well below its usual AU$699.95. It’s a modest discount on paper, but the timing matters: Nintendo plans to lift the Switch 2 to AU$769.95 on September 1.

That means grabbing it now saves you AU$145.95 compared to its upcoming price, and right now AU$624 is the lowest Switch 2 price we’ve seen.

Whether another sale pops up before September is anyone’s guess, but this is a straightforward chance to lock in the cheapest price before the hike.

As someone who bought his Switch 2 at launch, I can say that the handheld/console hybrid is really coming into its own now that we're over a year into its life cycle.

Its growing library of games has some genuine first-party bangers in it, like Star Fox, Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we have Splatoon Raiders arriving later this month. Additionally, developers are squeezing some terrific performance out of the Switch 2 on third-party titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Pragmata.

Seriously, you don’t want to sit this one out — it’s the best Switch 2 deal we’ve seen so far, and once the price hike lands, waiting will feel like a mistake.

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I love my kitchen, but there are some days when I want to replace every single utensil I own. I'm talking mismatched cutlery and crockery, a hard-to-clean stainless steel pan, and some ageing kitchen scales that have served me and my baking skills well over the last few years.

Upgrades like these are ones I've been putting off, simply because I don't have the means to replace everything. And I'm sure most of us would agree that it's easier to shove an old can opener or chipped plate back into the kitchen drawer than try to find a replacement.

Thankfully, it's Prime Day, and I've found 24 discounts on kitchen accessories, utensils and small appliances that will upgrade your kitchen for under AU$150 on Amazon. Granted, there's one item on this list — namely, the Corelle Portofino 18-piece dinner set — that is a bit above this price, at AU$159.20; however, I've had my eye on it for a while, and it's finally within my reach at AU$40 off RRP. And for an 18-piece set, that's only AU$8.80 per piece, which is a big win in my books.

Another great deal I've spotted is on Shark's Cordfree Handheld vacuum, now AU$135.85. While it may be a bit odd to put on a kitchen deals round up, I swear by my handheld vacuum for all the teeny crumbs and coffee grinds in my kitchen. Trust me, it is life-changing.

Don't just take my word for it, though — all these products come with 4+ star ratings, including those of my colleagues at Tom's Guide. Better yet, these deals are exclusive to Prime members, and if you're not signed up already, you can get a free 30-day trial here. You'll need to act fast to nab any of these kitchen deals, though, as they will expire on Monday, July 13, at 11:59pm.

I'm a photography and content creator novice, so while some may take photos much more seriously than I do, I must admit I enjoy taking a quick snap. Whether it's my surroundings, a selfie or just another pic of my dog being cute, I find joy in fun photos.

Equally so, I find joy in fun cameras, which may not be classed as traditional point-and-shoots, but still grasp the essence of any moment. And right now, during Amazon Prime Day, some of my top-rated fun cameras are on sale, with up to 32% off.

Earlier this year, I nabbed the cutest cam in business – the Kodak Charmera for AU$60, but now it's down to just AU$44. I adore my Kodak Charmera. It's permanently attached to my keys (and me, by extension), and while it doesn't take the best photos or videos quality-wise, it is a fun way to capture everyday moments.

I've also just gotten my hands on the Insta360 Go 3S, which has been a nice addition to my content creator set-up. I'm still a newbie, but the Go 3S is really easy to use and helps me when I'm filming solo in public or picture a gorgeous landscape in full panoramic view. Better yet, it's also discounted for Prime Day, now just AU$524.99.

In addition, I've included 4 more of the best fun camera deals worth shopping on Amazon right now below, in case you're anything like me and love a fun camera. These cameras all live in the "cute", not serious photography category, and if you're after more serious recommendations, I'd suggest checking out our best cameras guide.

It's also worth mentioning that these deals are exclusive to Prime members, and if you're not signed up already, you can get a free 30-day trial here. You'll need to act fast to nab any of these cute Prime Day camera bargains, though, as these deals are set to expire on Monday, July 13, at 11:59pm.

Best fun camera deals

ICYMI, it's Amazon Prime Day, and that means all the best deals can be found at the e-commerce retailer. Prices have been sliced across almost every category, including some of the best coffee machines.

Now, I don't necessarily consider myself a coffee snob, but I cannot begin to express how vital it is to start your day with a good cup o' joe. What's even more important, though, is having an excellent machine that does the job — and does it well.

Whether you prefer a fully automatic machine, with a built-in grinder and steam wand, or something a bit more manual, I've got you covered with my handpicked Prime Day coffee machine deals below. I've even listed some top-rated pod machines for those who prefer that one-touch convenience in the mornings.

Personally, I cannot live without my Ninja Luxe Cafe machine, and while it is currently out of stock, during Prime Day, it reached an all-time low price of AU$799.99 AU$524.20 in the Stainless Steel colourway. There's also a huge 62% off the beloved Nespresso Vertuo Pop in Mango Yellow, bringing it down to just AU$88.

I've also spotted some nice discounts on coffee-focused accessories, like a tidy 34% off a Le Creuset French Press, and 31% off Breville's Pro Control coffee grinder. If none of the deals below tickle your caffeine-fuelled fancy, make sure to check out our live Prime Day coverage to find more of the best coffee machine bargains available.

You'll need to act fast to secure these discounts, though, as Prime Day will come to an end on Monday, July 13, and these deals won't stick around long after.

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