OpenAI Developing AI Smart Speaker with Jony Ive

OpenAI is reportedly developing a doughnut-shaped AI smart speaker in collaboration with designer Jony Ive, expected to launch in 2027 with a price between $300 and $400.

The device will feature advanced voice mode capabilities, allowing for natural, mid-sentence interruptions, and will use sensors and cameras to adapt to its environment.

The project aims to create a conversational companion that feels alive, utilizing high-grade metal finishes and mechanical movements to signal when the device is listening or thinking.