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Open AI looks set to unveil first physical device in H2 2026
- On Monday, Chris Lehane, OpenAI chief global affairs officer, said OpenAI is on track to unveil its first consumer device in the second half of this year at Axios House, Davos, Switzerland.
- Background-first: After acquiring Io last year, OpenAI integrated dozens of Io engineers and collaborated a few years ago with Jony Ive and LoveFrom.
- Last week leaks suggested Sweetpea is a behind-ear wearable with a two-piece design and egg-shaped charging dock targeting the AirPods market.
- Implication-first: A family of devices could follow, with Smart Pikachu saying Foxconn is working on a 'special audio product' in the Gumdrop project, targeting the AirPods market niche.
- Most public details come from an OpenAI infomercial and an interview with Sam Altman and Jony Ive, while many specifics remain unconfirmed and rely on leaks and past ties to Humane's AI pin.
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It can be presented as early as the second half of 2026.
OpenAI's first AI hardware could launch soon: Three devices reportedly in work
OpenAI, which rose to global prominence after launching its generative AI chatbot in November 2022, is reportedly preparing to make another major move in the tech industry. According to recent reports, the company is planning to launch its first AI hardware device later this year. While OpenAI has not officially shared detailed information about the product, early reports suggest that it could be an audio-focused wearable device. When will OpenA…
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