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OpenAI plans hockey-puck-sized smart speaker for 2027 release

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OpenAI is developing a donut-shaped smart speaker, approximately the size of a hockey puck, which is slated for release in 2027. This device is expected to be priced above $300 and will feature moving parts. AI

IMPACT This product could signal a new direction for AI interaction in the home, moving beyond software interfaces.

RANK_REASON This is a product announcement for a consumer device from an AI lab, not a core AI model release or research.

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OpenAI plans hockey-puck-sized smart speaker for 2027 release

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Maximilian Schreiner ·

    OpenAI's hockey-puck-sized smart speaker with moving parts is set to ship in 2027

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/openai_logo_large_right.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> OpenAI's planned smart speaker is taking shape. The …

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