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Robotics Policy 2026: Section 232 Probe, Congress Bills and Market

November 10, 2026October 11, 2026 by Michael Haverford

US Capitol building in Washington under a blue sky

Robotics policy in 2026: the pending Section 232 probe of robots and machinery, national robotics commission bills in Congress and the IFR market outlook.

Industrial and Warehouse Robots 2026: IFR Record, Amazon Vulcan

November 10, 2026October 11, 2026 by Jenna Caldwell

Illustration of warehouse robots and a robotic arm moving boxes along conveyors in a fulfillment center, warehouse robots 2026

Industrial and warehouse robots in 2026: IFR’s record 603,000 installations, China’s 59% share, Amazon’s Vulcan and Symbotic’s Walmart-driven growth, sourced.

Emmys Prime Video Deal: Amazon Lands Awards for Six Years

November 10, 2026October 7, 2026 by Olivia Westbrook

A glowing play-button screen on a curtained awards stage under spotlights, illustrating the Emmys Prime Video streaming deal.

Amazon closed a six-year global deal for the Emmys, free on Prime Video each September, reportedly worth $20M-$25M a year. What changes for the telecast.

Brightline Bankruptcy Filing Aims to Cut Heavy Debt

November 10, 2026September 25, 2026 by Michael Haverford

Brightline bankruptcy filings for parent entities aim to cut heavy rail debt with $490 million in new financing while Miami–Orlando trains keep running.