Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
The AI device OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive is "essentially a smart speaker without a display" that's battery-powered, doughnut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The device, expected to launch in 2027 for a price over $300, reportedly "will have a unique look, […]
OpenAI is developing a smart speaker with former Apple designer Jony Ive. The device is battery-powered, doughnut-shaped, and roughly the size of a hockey puck. It has moving parts, lights, a camera system, and sensors.
The device is designed to be easy to carry around the home and will have a unique look, with moving parts that show when it is responding or interacting with the user. According to The Verge, it will have a price tag over $300 and is expected to launch in 2027.
The smart speaker will have voice as its main interface, with a camera and environmental sensors that allow it to understand its surroundings. It is expected to control smart-home appliances, play media, answer questions, respond to messages, and use ChatGPT to help throughout the day, as per Digital Trends.
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