OpenAI's Upcoming Smart Speaker Reported to Cost Over $300, Positioned as Smartphone Replacement
Ars Technica AI · rss · 2026-08-08
OpenAI's upcoming smart speaker is expected to be priced at over $300, with internal discussions suggesting it could cost up to $400, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The report indicates that OpenAI views the device as a smartphone replacement rather than just a standard audio accessory. The hardware will incorporate moving parts to appear "more alive" during interactions. OpenAI has declined to comment on its product roadmap.
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