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Why it matters
Details emerge on OpenAI's upcoming smart speaker designed by Jony Ive
The Verge AI Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
Reports indicate that OpenAI is collaborating with former Apple designer Jony Ive on a hockey puck-sized, screen-free smart speaker expected to launch by 2027.
Why it matters
This screen-free, battery-powered device is OpenAI's first major push into consumer hardware, aiming to make AI assistance more ambient and accessible.
Latest brief · Aug 6, 2026