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OpenAI’s rumoured $300 smart speaker may launch in 2027
OpenAI’s first major hardware product may be a battery-powered, screenless smart speaker shaped like a small doughnut, India Today reports, citing Bloomberg. Roughly the size of a hockey puck, the device is…
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OpenAI’s first major hardware product may be a battery-powered, screenless smart speaker shaped like a small doughnut, India Today reports, citing Bloomberg. Roughly the size of a hockey puck, the device is expected to include microphones, speaker grilles, lights, cameras and other sensors. Movable parts could make interactions more visible, while the battery would allow users to carry it around the home.
The device is being designed with LoveFrom, the studio founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive. OpenAI may price it at $300, or about Rs 28,000, in the US, with a launch expected in 2027. The company reportedly wants it to act as an always-available AI companion that learns users’ preferences over time.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims will cast this as either the next smartphone or another overpriced voice assistant. Both conclusions are premature. A screenless device with cameras and continuous listening could offer useful hands-free interaction, but it also brings practical privacy concerns into homes. The real test will be whether users find its conversations and sensors useful enough to justify a reported $300 price, once the final product and privacy controls are public.
Sources (2): indiatoday.in, gadgets360.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
