{
  "id": 313286,
  "title": "Gurman on OpenAI’s Device: ‘A Doughnut-Shaped Speaker That Costs Over $300’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/gurman-on-openais-device-a-doughnut-shaped-speaker-that-costs-over-300",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-06T23:47:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daring Fireball",
    "slug": "daring-fireball",
    "url": "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-06/what-is-openai-s-device-a-doughnut-shaped-speaker-that-costs-over-300?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc4NjA0NjY3NSwiZXhwIjoxNzg2NjUxNDc1LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUSjlNQ01UOU5KTFUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.pj0oCNz7Ez90rn67tMWib-ed2PxcUAhAG2-hlVQ_DRg&leadSource=article-gifting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to Mark Gurman's report for Bloomberg, OpenAI is developing a device that resembles a doughnut-shaped speaker, costing over $300. The device aims to provide a more human-like interactive experience through advanced models. It will have a circle-shaped design with moving parts to signify its interactions with users. The device will include speaker grills, microphones, lights, a camera system, and other sensors for better understanding of surroundings and personalized responses. However, it is currently missing autonomous movement, requiring users to carry it around like a pet. Despite this limitation, the device could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with AI, making it more relatable and engaging.",
  "summary": "Mark Gurman, reporting for Bloomberg (gift link): OpenAI expects users to rely on the smart speaker throughout the day. It will work similarly to the company’s ChatGPT voice mode on smartphone apps, but with more advanced models for humanlike interactivity. The device is designed to learn more about a user over time, letting it tailor conversations and act more like a real person. The…",
  "key_points": [
    "OpenAI developing doughnut-shaped speaker device costing over $300.",
    "Device aims for human-like interaction with advanced models.",
    "Includes speaker grills, microphones, lights, camera, sensors."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}