Overview

• A Financial Times report says unresolved issues around compute capacity, an assistant “personality,” and always‑on privacy could push the planned 2026 launch beyond that window, with some outlets citing 2027 as possible.
• Altman and Ive publicly discussed the effort on stage, saying hardware will take time and cautioning not to expect anything very soon, while confirming work on multiple products.
• The device is described as palm‑sized and screenless, using microphones, cameras and sensors to stay always on, build contextual memory, and respond by voice from a desk or on the go.
• Sources say OpenAI is struggling to secure sufficient compute for a mass‑market device and must balance cost, latency and reliability, even as it defines a tone that feels helpful without being intrusive or sycophantic.
• OpenAI bought Ive’s io/LoveFrom for about $6.5 billion and has hired ex‑Apple and Meta engineers; reporting also links the project to manufacturer Luxshare, with final assembly potentially outside China.