Overview
- OpenAI’s Chris Lehane said at Davos the company is on track to unveil its first device in the second half of 2026 and did not commit to sales this year.
- Reporting indicates prototypes have been prepared as development progresses toward an initial reveal rather than immediate retail launch.
- Multiple outlets say the project centers on a screenless, voice-driven form factor, and The Information reports OpenAI is strengthening its audio models.
- OpenAI has integrated Jony Ive’s design team and is adding Apple alumni, including interface designer Janum Trivedi, to shape the product experience.
- Industry coverage anticipates a reveal-to-availability gap, with mass production and broader sales expected to follow in 2027.