The Toyota Highlander is entering the electric vehicle market with a fully redesigned midsize SUV, while SpaceX's Super Heavy booster completed crucial testing, and xAI co-founder Tony Wu announced his departure, according to multiple sources. The new Highlander, slated for the 2027 model year, will be Toyota's first three-row electric vehicle for the US market and the first Toyota EV assembled in America, as reported by The Verge. Meanwhile, SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy booster successfully completed cryogenic proof testing, a significant milestone for the company, as announced by Ars Technica. In other news, xAI co-founder Tony Wu resigned from the company, marking the latest in a series of executive departures, according to Ars Technica.
The new electric Highlander boasts a 320-mile range, aiming to compete in a lucrative vehicle segment, according to The Verge. The Super Heavy booster, standing at 237 feet tall, underwent multi-day testing to assess its redesigned propellant systems and structural strength, as detailed by Ars Technica. Ground teams at Starbase, Texas, transported the stainless-steel booster to Masseys Test Site for the tests.
Wu's departure from xAI, announced late Monday night, follows other high-profile exits from the Grok-maker. In a social media post, Wu expressed positive sentiments about his time at xAI, but cited the need for a "next chapter," according to Ars Technica. The mention of a "small team" potentially redefining possibilities could hint at the reason for his departure. xAI reportedly employed 1,200 people as of March 2025, including AI engineers and those focused on the X social network, according to Ars Technica.
In other news, Razer released the Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz keyboard, designed for competitive gaming, according to Wired. The keyboard features smooth switches, impressive customization options, and an 8,000-Hz polling rate.
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