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OpenAI Said to Plan 2027 Launch of Camera Smart Speaker Priced at $200–$300

The push follows OpenAI’s $6.5 billion purchase of Jony Ive’s io Products, with more than 200 staff now assigned to a broader devices program.

Overview

  • The Information reports that OpenAI is developing a family of consumer devices, with over 200 employees working on a smart speaker, smart glasses and a smart lamp.
  • The first product is reportedly a smart speaker with a camera that can interpret its surroundings, recognize faces for purchase authentication and understand nearby conversations.
  • Pricing for the speaker is targeted between $200 and $300, with shipment not expected before early 2027, according to the reporting.
  • Smart glasses are described as a longer-term effort, with mass production not anticipated until 2028, while a smart lamp has been prototyped but may not reach market.
  • Design work is being shaped by Jony Ive’s LoveFrom following OpenAI’s io Products acquisition, and the company has not provided comment on the reported plans.