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OpenAI reportedly planning a screenless smart speaker for 2027
The Decoder OpenAI's first smart speaker is expected in 2027 at over $300
OpenAI is developing a donut-shaped, screenless smart speaker with moving parts and a camera, expected to launch in 2027 for over $300.
Why it matters
A dedicated, voice-first hardware device would bring OpenAI's conversational assistant directly into homes, competing with Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod.
Latest brief · Aug 7, 2026