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Technology · 7 August 2026
OpenAI's first device, designed with Jony Ive, is a smart speaker shaped like a doughnut, set to cost about $300 to $400. It's expected to launch in 2027 and aims to feel more alive through moving parts and sensors. The device will incorporate an advanced iteration of ChatGPT's voice mode, which will adapt to the user over time.
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