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Amazon acquires autonomous robotics startup Rivr
Amazon has acquired the autonomous robotics startup Rivr, which was valued at $110 million in a previous funding round that included Amazon and Bezos Expeditions. The acquisition is expected to enhance Amazon's capabilities in package delivery automation, aligning with its goal to automate 75 percent of its operations.
Docked Review | NoobFeed
The review for Docked suggests the game effectively simulates dockyard operations, appealing to fans of heavy gear and industrial logistics. However, players seeking faster-paced or more varied gameplay may struggle to maintain interest.
Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds
Amazon is reportedly planning to reduce its package shipments through the US Postal Service by at least two-thirds later this year. This decision comes after USPS ended contract negotiations and implemented a new bidding process. The move could significantly impact USPS revenue, which reported a $9 billion net loss in fiscal 2025.
Docked Brings Realistic Port Management To Xbox, PlayStation And PC
Docked, a new port management simulation game developed and published by Saber Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game challenges players to restore and manage a struggling port, operating heavy machinery and fulfilling logistics contracts. A Deluxe Edition includes the "New Horizons" expansion pass, with further DLC planned for 2026.
Steam Deck OLED gets a price increase across Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
KOMODO has announced a price increase for the Steam Deck OLED in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan due to rising logistics costs and unfavorable exchange rates. The price hike affects both the 512GB and 1TB models in these regions, though Hong Kong remains unaffected.
Steam Deck OLED prices will rise in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan next week, but it's tough to tell whether that's a harbinger of wider hikes
Valve's Steam Deck OLED models will see price increases in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan starting March 6th due to rising logistics costs and exchange rate fluctuations. Distributors cite these persistent conditions since the handheld's launch as the reason for the difficult decision. The price hikes bring the affected regional costs closer to UK and US equivalents, though the exact impact varies by country.
Sorry, Woodstock's off; or, how I gave everyone dysentery in Transport Fever 3
Transport Fever 3 continues the series' focus on logistics and city-building across different historical eras, featuring a new campaign mode. The preview highlights a mission involving setting up infrastructure for a Woodstock festival, which leads to unexpected challenges with traffic congestion and disease outbreaks due to poor planning. While the game offers engaging scenarios, criticisms regarding the mismatch between in-game time and storytelling, as well as economic discrepancies, persist from previous installments.
