Overview
- Thursday’s Bloomberg report, confirmed by multiple outlets, describes a screenless, doughnut‑shaped smart speaker about the size of a hockey puck that OpenAI is developing as its first mass‑market device.
- The battery‑powered device is reported to include moving mechanical parts, lights, microphones, speaker grills, cameras and environmental sensors to convey status and feed context into advanced voice models for continuous, personalized conversation.
- OpenAI has discussed a premium metal finish designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio and internal pricing between $300 and $400, positioning the product above typical smart speakers and below most smartphones.
- Apple sued in July alleging misappropriation of hardware trade secrets, OpenAI has denied the claims, filed a motion to dismiss and said an internal probe found no use of Apple intellectual property, while Apple seeks a preliminary injunction that could delay or constrain the launch.
- OpenAI continues internal development and aims to unveil the product later this year with a commercial ship target in 2027, though privacy concerns about cameras and potential court orders are key risks to watch.