Week in Review: X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down

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July 12, 2025, 6:03 PM

• •X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down, and Elon Musk's xAI launched Grok 4.
• •Apple tweaked its Liquid Glass design, and Hugging Face launched its Reachy Mini robot.
• •Nothing and Samsung released new phones, and Rivian introduced new EVs.
• •Apple's head of AI models left for Meta, and Jack Dorsey built a Bluetooth messaging app.
• •RealSense spun out as an independent company, and Slate Auto unveiled plans for an electric pickup truck.

This week in tech saw significant changes, including leadership shifts at X and advancements in AI with Grok 4. Apple continued refining its designs while Hugging Face released its Reachy Mini robot, and new phones and EVs were launched by various companies. Additionally, key personnel moves and the emergence of new ventures like a Bluetooth messaging app and an EV startup added to the week's dynamic developments.

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