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OpenAI is developing its first hardware device, a movable, screenless speaker designed as an AI companion.

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OpenAI
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OpenAI is developing its first hardware device, a movable, screenless speaker designed as an AI companion.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:50:00 GMT · 2h 26m ago
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Why
The device represents a critical next step for OpenAI as it prepares for an initial public offering.
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This marks OpenAI's entry into hardware, potentially expanding the reach and application of AI companions beyond current software interfaces. The move is strategically timed with the company's anticipated IPO.

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