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OpenAI is developing a family of proprietary hardware devices, including a hockey puck-sized smart speaker and a smartphone, according to reports from Bloomberg and Geeky Gadgets.
While OpenAI executives have confirmed plans to build a dedicated ecosystem of hardware, precise launch timelines and distribution details remain under internal review, according to reporting from The Verge.
OpenAI Hardware Roadmap: Speakers and Phones
The initial product suite centers on voice-first interaction and mobile computing. According to Bloomberg, the lead device is a compact, puck-shaped speaker designed primarily for ambient AI interactions within the home.
Alongside the speaker, the company’s hardware roadmap includes concepts for an AI phone and smart glasses, as reported by Geeky Gadgets.
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Market Strategy and Pricing Expectations
Pricing for the lead smart speaker device is projected to exceed $300, positioning it as a premium entry in the consumer AI hardware market, according to Bloomberg’s supply chain sources.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman has emphasized internally that building a proprietary device ecosystem is necessary to ensure the company’s AI models are accessible across multiple touchpoints, according to statements cited by The Verge.