OpenAI's Hardware Device Feels Nothing Like an Apple Product, Says Gurman
Scobleizer · x · 2026-08-07
Tech commentator Robert Scoble and journalist Mark Gurman discussed the mysterious AI hardware device being developed by OpenAI and former Apple design chief Jony Ive.
Gurman noted that the device looks, feels, and acts completely unlike an Apple product or anything Apple is currently planning. Furthermore, OpenAI has reportedly found no evidence that they are violating Apple's trade secrets with this device. Scoble added that while he didn't predict the moving parts, he will definitely buy it and expects it to assist with everyday tasks like cooking.
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