- OpenAI is developing a smart speaker with Jony Ive, shaped like a doughnut, roughly hockey puck-sized, battery-powered, and priced over $300.
- The device is expected to launch in 2027 and will feature moving parts, lights, a camera system, and sensors to indicate when the AI is responding.
- The device will run on next-generation models for humanlike interactivity, positioning it as an 'AI-first computer' and a direct challenge to hardware incumbents.
- The battery-powered, hockey-puck-sized device features a unique doughnut-shaped design built for ultimate portability.
- Designed to be carried effortlessly around the home with one hand, it functions seamlessly whether resting on a nightstand, sitting on a kitchen counter, or held mid-conversation.
- To make interactions feel more intuitive, the hardware integrates kinetic moving parts that visually indicate when the AI is active and responding.
- While built on the foundation of ChatGPT’s existing voice capabilities, the hardware will run on next-generation models to deliver remarkably humanlike dialogue while continuously adapting to user preferences over time.
- Equipped with dynamic speaker grilles and sensitive microphone arrays, the device is crafted to serve as an all-day digital companion.
- The launch marks OpenAI’s first direct challenge to hardware incumbents and Google, serving as a springboard for a broader device portfolio.
OpenAI is preparing to unveil a revolutionary smart speaker in 2027, designed by Jony Ive. This device, shaped like a hockey puck and priced over $300, aims to redefine user interaction with its innovative features.123
The product is described as a battery-powered smart speaker without a display, featuring a unique doughnut-shaped design for portability. It is engineered to be easily carried around the home with one hand, making it suitable for various settings, whether on a nightstand or kitchen counter.5
According to sources, the device will include kinetic moving parts that visually indicate when the AI is active, enhancing user engagement. It is positioned as an “AI-first computer”, capable of executing complex tasks beyond simple voice assistance. The hardware will leverage next-generation models to deliver remarkably humanlike dialogue, continuously adapting to user preferences.478
Equipped with dynamic speaker grilles and sensitive microphone arrays, this device is crafted to serve as an all-day digital companion. The launch represents OpenAI's first significant foray into consumer hardware, challenging established players like Google and setting the stage for a broader device portfolio.910
As reported by Bloomberg News, the device is expected to work similarly to ChatGPT's voice mode but with enhanced interactivity, distinguishing itself from existing products in the market.
“The device, designed for one-hand portability, will feature dynamic speaker grilles and sensitive microphone arrays to serve as an all-day digital companion. It marks OpenAI's first direct challenge to hardware incumbents like Apple and Google, serving as a springboard for a broader device portfolio.”
