Global supply chains are facing critical security threats, including the leak of sensitive CBP codes via educational websites and GPS signal attacks near Iran, highlighting the fragility of digital and physical infrastructure.
Kenji·
Amazon has implemented temporary fuel surcharges for sellers due to energy market instability caused by the war in Iran, putting pressure on seller margins and consumer pricing.
Kenji·
In March 2026, Amazon acquired Rivr, a startup specializing in stair-climbing delivery robots, targeting the final hurdles of urban logistics. Concurrently, a humanoid robot malfunction at a California restaurant highlighted the ongoing challenges of Embodied AI in public spaces. Meanwhile, DoorDash is leveraging its courier network to gather physical interaction data via its new 'Tasks' app, signaling a broader industry push to bring AI into the physical world.
Jasmine·