Jony Ive's first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
OpenAI's AI device, developed with former Apple designer Jony Ive, is reportedly a battery-powered smart speaker without a display, sized like a hockey puck. Launch is expected in 2027.
AI company OpenAI is developing a new device with former Apple designer Jony Ive, which is reportedly a battery-powered, doughnut-shaped smart speaker without a display, approximately the size of a hockey puck. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the device is expected to launch in 2027 with a price tag exceeding $300.
The device is said to feature a unique design with moving parts that will indicate when the device is responding or interacting with the user. It will also include lights, a camera system, and other sensors.
Designed to be portable within the home, the exact use cases and functionalities of the device remain unclear. The collaboration with Ive signals OpenAI's ambition to give AI a physical form and enhance human-AI interaction.
Development is still in its early stages, and the final design and features may evolve before release. A 2027 launch allows time for OpenAI and Ive to refine the technology and marketing strategy.