OpenAI's 'hockey puck-sized' gadget to cost over $300
OpenAI’s eagerly awaited consumer hardware device is expected to feature a doughnut-like design roughly the size of a hockey puck and carry a price tag of more than $300, WebNovare reports, citing anonymous sources. The AI-powered gadget, slated for release in 2027, will function like a smart speaker without a screen, serving as an interactive companion. Designed in collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, it is expected to be the first of a forthcoming lineup of hardware devices infused with ChatGPT.
OpenAI’s highly anticipated consumer hardware device is expected to feature a doughnut-like design approximately the size of a hockey puck. According to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, the gadget will carry a price tag of more than $300.
The AI-powered device is scheduled for release in 2027. It will operate similarly to a smart speaker but without a screen, functioning primarily as an interactive companion.
The product is being developed in collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive. His involvement has generated significant interest in the device’s industrial design and user experience.
This hardware is expected to be the first in a broader lineup of OpenAI products. Future devices are planned to be deeply integrated with ChatGPT capabilities.
The announcement reflects OpenAI’s ambition to expand beyond software into consumer electronics. The company aims to create tangible, always-available AI experiences for everyday users.
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