OpenAI is consolidating its engineering, product, and research teams to overhaul its audio models in preparation for an audio‑first personal device. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward voice‑driven interfaces, with competitors like Meta, Google, and Tesla also expanding audio capabilities. Startups are experimenting with screenless wearables, AI rings, and voice‑focused accessories, while former Apple chief Jony Ive joins OpenAI’s hardware effort to prioritize audio‑first design. The company aims to launch a more natural‑sounding audio model and related devices within the next few years. Leia mais →

OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI‑powered hardware device that could take the form of a smart pen. The project, internally dubbed “Gumdrop,” is linked to former Apple design chief Jony Ive and may shift manufacturing from Luxshare to Foxconn. Tips suggest the pen would feature always‑on listening and ChatGPT assistance, while other concepts such as a wearable pin and smart speaker have also been mentioned. CEO Sam Altman has described the envisioned experience as “a cabin by a lake,” indicating a calm, background‑focused interaction. Leia mais →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman described a forthcoming AI hardware device as a simple, peaceful alternative to today’s distraction‑filled gadgets. Developed with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, the prototype aims to feel like “sitting in a beautiful cabin by a lake,” offering contextual awareness and trusted, long‑term assistance. Altman contrasted the envisioned experience with the noisy, notification‑driven environment of current smartphones, while Ive emphasized the device’s intuitive, almost naïve simplicity. The collaboration seeks to bring sophisticated AI to consumers in a form that feels natural and unobtrusive. Leia mais →

OpenAI chief Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive discussed a forthcoming AI device that aims to provide a calm, context‑aware experience. Described as a wearable that could fit the size of an old iPod shuffle, the product is intended to know users’ lives without bombarding them with notifications, offering a "cabin‑by‑the‑lake" vibe rather than the hectic pressure of modern digital life. The duo hinted the device could appear in less than two years, emphasizing simplicity, joy, and deep personal awareness as core design goals. Leia mais →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive disclosed that their first AI hardware device is in the prototyping stage and could be ready in less than two years. Described as a simple, playful, screen‑free unit roughly the size of a smartphone, the design aims for an intuitive, almost naive elegance that invites users to pick it up and use it without hesitation. Both executives emphasized the product’s tactile appeal and the hope that observers will instantly recognize it as the solution they’ve been seeking. Leia mais →

Industry observers note that advances in artificial intelligence are prompting a shift away from traditional screen‑based devices. OpenAI’s partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive signals a focus on new hardware that could reduce reliance on the smartphone. Analysts suggest that voice‑first, always‑on companions and other screen‑less form factors may soon complement or replace current devices, reshaping how consumers interact with technology. The trend reflects broader expectations that screens are a clumsy intermediary step in an AI‑driven world. Leia mais →

At OpenAI’s developer conference, CEO Sam Altman and former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive shared their vision for a new class of AI‑powered devices. While details remain limited, the duo emphasized a focus on redesigning the human‑technology relationship, aiming for products that bring happiness, fulfillment, and reduced anxiety. Ive highlighted a portfolio of compelling concepts, and Altman acknowledged the technical challenges of creating novel form factors. The collaboration builds on OpenAI’s acquisition of Ive’s design firm LoveFrom and its Io project, positioning the company among other tech giants exploring consumer AI hardware. Leia mais →

Renowned designer Jony Ive is collaborating with OpenAI on a palm‑size, screenless AI device that captures audio and visual cues to respond to user requests. The effort has encountered technical challenges, including limited computing capacity and difficulty fine‑tuning conversational flow. OpenAI recently announced a multibillion‑dollar data‑center partnership with AMD, a move praised by CEO Sam Altman to boost compute power. The venture joins a crowded field of AI wearables, such as the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin, which have struggled to gain traction, while Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses have seen sales surge. OpenAI also completed a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ive’s design firm, io. Leia mais →

OpenAI’s partnership with designer Jony Ive is encountering technical hurdles that could delay the launch of their anticipated AI hardware, slated for sometime in 2026. Issues include defining the assistant’s voice and personality, addressing privacy concerns of a constantly listening device, and managing budget pressures tied to the required computing power. CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a pocket-sized, display‑free form factor, but the project remains in flux as the team works through these challenges, especially after the market disappointment of similar products like the Humane AI Pin. Leia mais →

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is partnering with designer Jony Ive to develop a palm‑sized, screen‑less AI gadget that can sit on a desk or be carried. The device will interact through microphones, speakers and cameras, aiming to offer a conversational experience that feels like a helpful friend rather than a generic digital assistant. Engineers are wrestling with challenges around the device’s voice, personality, engagement timing, privacy and the massive compute power needed to run advanced language models. The first unit is slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027. Leia mais →

Rabbit released a major software update, RabbitOS 2, for its AI‑focused R1 device. The upgrade redesigns the touchscreen interface, adds offline voice‑memo transcription, and introduces Creations—a tool that lets users describe an app and have the device’s AI, Intern, code it. Creations can be shared via Rabbithole or QR codes, sidestepping a conventional app store. CEO Jesse Lyu framed the rollout as a chance for a second chance after the R1’s rocky launch, while noting competition from rivals like Nothing and OpenAI’s recent hardware moves. Leia mais →

OpenAI is developing a range of AI-enabled hardware, including smart glasses, a digital voice recorder, a wearable pin, and a smart speaker without a display. The company is partnering with manufacturers such as Luxshare and Goertek—suppliers also used by Apple—and has attracted former Apple executives, including Jony Ive, to the effort. A launch is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, with the possibility that a single device will debut first. The goal is to create accessories that complement existing phones, tablets and laptops rather than replace them, learning from earlier AI gadgets that saw limited success. Leia mais →

OpenAI is developing a range of AI-enabled hardware, including smart glasses, a digital voice recorder, a wearable pin, and a smart speaker without a display. The company is partnering with manufacturers such as Luxshare and Goertek—suppliers also used by Apple—and has attracted former Apple executives, including Jony Ive, to the effort. A launch is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, with the possibility that a single device will debut first. The goal is to create accessories that complement existing phones, tablets and laptops rather than replace them, learning from earlier AI gadgets that saw limited success. Leia mais →

OpenAI is developing a range of AI-enabled hardware, including smart glasses, a digital voice recorder, a wearable pin, and a smart speaker without a display. The company is partnering with manufacturers such as Luxshare and Goertek—suppliers also used by Apple—and has attracted former Apple executives, including Jony Ive, to the effort. A launch is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, with the possibility that a single device will debut first. The goal is to create accessories that complement existing phones, tablets and laptops rather than replace them, learning from earlier AI gadgets that saw limited success. Leia mais →

OpenAI is developing a range of AI-enabled hardware, including smart glasses, a digital voice recorder, a wearable pin, and a smart speaker without a display. The company is partnering with manufacturers such as Luxshare and Goertek—suppliers also used by Apple—and has attracted former Apple executives, including Jony Ive, to the effort. A launch is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, with the possibility that a single device will debut first. The goal is to create accessories that complement existing phones, tablets and laptops rather than replace them, learning from earlier AI gadgets that saw limited success. Leia mais →

Fidji Simo, incoming CEO of applications at OpenAI, has sent a memo to staff outlining her vision for how AI will change the world, stating it will unlock more opportunities for people than any other technology in history. Leia mais →