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OpenAI's $300-$400 smart speaker with moving parts set for 2027 launch

OpenAI is reportedly developing a smart speaker, expected to launch in 2027 with a price point between $300 and $400. The device, described as donut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck, will feature a camera, microphones, and moving parts designed to make it appear more lifelike. This hardware pivot, potentially influenced by Jony Ive's design studio LoveFrom, aims to integrate ChatGPT more deeply into users' lives, possibly serving as a smartphone replacement. However, OpenAI faces a lawsuit from Apple, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets for its hardware development. AI

IMPACT This move could further integrate AI into daily life, potentially challenging existing smart speaker markets and raising questions about AI hardware's profitability.

RANK_REASON This is a product announcement from a company, but not a frontier model release or core research.

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OpenAI's $300-$400 smart speaker with moving parts set for 2027 launch

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    OpenAI's first smart speaker is expected in 2027 at over $300

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1152" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/openai_logo_background_dark.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2048" /></p> <p> OpenAI is planning a donut-shaped smart speaker…

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400

    It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot.

  3. Ars Technica — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Scharon Harding ·

    OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive”

    Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.

  4. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucas Ropek ·

    OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400

    Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.

  5. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucas Ropek ·

    OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400

    Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.

  6. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400 It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot. 📰 Sourc

    📰 OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400 It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2232108/openai-s-ring-shaped-smart-speak…

  7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff. 📰 Source

    📰 OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/openais-expensive-smart-speaker-will-use-moving-parts-to-…

  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · [email protected] ·

    Open AI's ring-shaped AI speaker could cost over 3000 SEK # SmartSpeakers # AI Open AI's ring-shaped AI speaker could cost over 3000 SEK

    Open AI:s ringformade AI-högtalare kan kosta över 3000 kronor # SmartSpeakers # AI Open AI:s ringformade AI-högtalare kan kosta över 3000 kronor

  9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 | TechCrunch Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sou

    OpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 | TechCrunch Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/open ais-new-ai-smart-speaker-will-reportedly-sell-fo…

  10. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff. https:// a

    OpenAI’s expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem “more alive” Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff. https:// arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0 8/openais-expensive-smart-speaker-will-use-moving-parts-to-seem-more-alive/ # Tech # Techn…

  11. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400 Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey

    OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400 Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/open ais-new-ai-smart-speaker-will-reportedly-sell-for-between-300-400…

  12. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomber

    Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about its form factor and price. Here are the details. https:// 9to5m…

  13. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Bioengineered chewing gum may offer a way to fight microbes linked to cancers Article URL: https://www. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026 /08/260803080917.htm Comm

    Bioengineered chewing gum may offer a way to fight microbes linked to cancers Article URL: https://www. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026 /08/260803080917.htm Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9202716 Points: 12 # Comments: 0 https://www. sciencedaily.com/release…

  14. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400 It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot. https://w

    OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400 It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot. https://www. engadget.com/2232108/openai-s- ring-shaped-smart-speaker-will-reportedly-cost-between-300-and-400/ # Tech # Technolo…

  15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · schuler ·

    OpenAI plans a $300-400 smart speaker for 2027, designed with Jony Ive's studio. The hockey-puck device aims higher than Amazon's $40-240 range, entering a cate

    OpenAI plans a $300-400 smart speaker for 2027, designed with Jony Ive's studio. The hockey-puck device aims higher than Amazon's $40-240 range, entering a category historically difficult to monetize. An Apple trade-secrets lawsuit could delay launch. https://www. implicator.ai/o…

  16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenAI’s first consumer device is expected in 2027: a compact, screenless AI speaker likely priced at $300–$400. Designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, it will feat

    OpenAI’s first consumer device is expected in 2027: a compact, screenless AI speaker likely priced at $300–$400. Designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, it will feature cameras, microphones and moving parts, while using AI that learns about the user over time to personalize conversati…