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Week in Review: X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down
The Week in Review highlights several major tech developments, starting with the departure of Linda Yaccarino as CEO of X after a challenging two-year period marked by advertiser backlash, controversies involving Elon Musk, and AI-related issues on the platform. Despite her leadership, the company faces ongoing difficulties ahead. Apple is adjusting its user interface by reducing transparency in features like Notifications and Apple Music to improve readability ahead of its fall OS launch. Hugging Face introduced Reachy Mini, an affordable, programmable robot aimed at AI developers, priced from $299 and integrated with its AI hub. In consumer tech, Nothing launched its ambitious Phone 3 with innovative features like a second screen and AI capabilities, though mixed reactions to design and pricing may limit its market impact. Samsung released new foldable phones, including the Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and a more affordable Z Flip7 FE. Rivian unveiled a high-performance electric vehicle boasting over 1,000 horsepower and advanced software features, positioning it as a flagship
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Hugging Face has opened orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots, targeting AI developers interested in building and testing robotics applications. The company offers two versions: the Reachy Mini Wireless, priced at $449 and running on a Raspberry Pi 5, and the Reachy Mini Lite, a more affordable $299 model that requires an external computing source. These open-source robots come as kits for users to assemble themselves and feature programmable Python interfaces, two eye screens, and antennas. They integrate with Hugging Face’s open-source machine learning platform, providing access to over 1.7 million AI models and 400,000 datasets. The decision to launch two versions was influenced by user feedback, including a tester’s young child who wanted a portable robot, prompting the wireless model. Hugging Face emphasizes community-driven development, encouraging users to create, modify, and share custom features and applications. The Reachy Mini Lite is expected to ship next month, with the wireless version following later in the year.
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