Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
TL;DR
The AI device OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive is essentially a smart speaker without a display: battery-powered, doughnut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. It is expected to launch in 2027 at a price above 300 dollars. The device reportedly has a unique look with moving parts, some of which move on their own to show when it is responding or interacting with the user, alongside lights, a camera system and other sensors.
Nauti's Take
An AI device without a display, answering through motion and light, is a bold bet on a new interaction model, and it could pull voice assistants out of their niche. The catch: a rumored 2027 launch, a price above 300 dollars, and a camera plus sensors in the living room raise immediate privacy questions.
Teams building hardware or voice products should study the interaction idea now. Everyone else can wait and see whether the rumor turns into a product.
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