OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027
OpenAI’s rumored $300–$400 smart speaker could signal a bigger shift as the ChatGPT maker looks to bring AI beyond phones, laptops, and screens. The post OpenAI’s ‘Doughnut-Shaped’ AI Speaker Could Launch in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic .
OpenAI is reportedly developing a $300–$400, doughnut-shaped, displayless smart speaker that could launch in 2027. The device, which may be about the size of a hockey puck with cameras, sensors, lights, and moving components, aims to remove the screen, keyboard, and smartphone from the equation. By offering a more advanced version of ChatGPT Voice Mode and potentially reacting during interactions, the speaker could become an always-available AI interface, changing the relationship between users and the assistant.
With premium pricing, OpenAI enters territory beyond the inexpensive smart-speaker market, aiming to provide users with a device that cannot merely make ChatGPT more convenient but must make it meaningfully better. The device's lack of a display and inclusion of cameras and sensors raise privacy concerns, and at the $300–$400 price point, consumers must decide whether the device offers enough value to justify purchasing another piece of hardware.
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