"One of the mysterious AI devices that OpenAI is considering developing with Apple's former chief design officer, Jony Ive, "resembles a smart speaker without a display," The Information reports. People "with direct knowledge of the matter" told the publication that OpenAI has already secured a contract with Luxshare, and has also approached Goertek - two of Apple's product assemblers - to supply components like speaker modules for its future lineup of AI gadgets."
"OpenAI has also considered building glasses, a digital voice recorder, and a wearable pin, according to sources speaking to The Information, with the first products being targeted for release in late 2026 or early 2027. In May, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he envisioned a "family of devices" being born from the partnership with Ive, the first of which was described as being pocket-size, contextually aware, and screen-free."
"Altman previously said that OpenAI's first AI device wouldn't be a pair of glasses, but these rumors suggest that smart eyewear may follow its initial product launch. An AI pin would be a surprising addition, given Ive wasn't keen to develop a body-wearable and had slammed the Humane AI Pin. Previous reports also suggest that Altman and Ive have considered developing an in-ear device, which is notably absent in this rumored upcoming product lineup."
OpenAI is developing a family of consumer AI devices with Jony Ive, beginning with a pocket-size, screen-free, contextually aware gadget that resembles a smart speaker without a display. The company has secured a contract with Luxshare and approached Goertek for components such as speaker modules, and targets initial product releases in late 2026 or early 2027. Planned device concepts include glasses, a digital voice recorder, and a wearable pin, with previous consideration of in-ear devices. OpenAI is leveraging Apple's Chinese supply chain network. Apple canceled a recent meeting with manufacturing teams in China amid executive availability concerns.
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