OpenAI's First Hardware Is a Screenless AI Speaker
The Decoder · rss · 2026-07-15
The Decoder reports that OpenAI is planning to launch its first hardware product: a portable, screenless smart speaker.
The device is said to feature a camera, sensors, and movable mechanical parts, aiming to serve as an "alive" AI companion. The article also mentions that the Apple trade secret lawsuit involving OpenAI's hardware lead, Tang Tan, could delay the originally planned 2027 launch.
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