OpenAI is developing mysterious screenless AI hardware in Shenzhen for a 2027 launch.

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OpenAI is preparing to announce a token launch alongside a new AI hardware project in Shenzhen, slated for a 2027 release. Engineers are working under strict secrecy, with no phones permitted on-site. The device—a $300–$400 donut-shaped smart speaker—is being developed in collaboration with Jony Ive’s team. Foxconn has already signed an assembly agreement, and Goertek is in discussions to supply the speaker modules. This project marks OpenAI’s first foray into consumer hardware and could become a major player in the intersection of AI and crypto.
ME AI News, Dongcha Beating AI Bulletin: OpenAI is reportedly secretly prototyping a screenless AI hardware device in Shenzhen, with plans to launch in 2027. An industry insider said the project is highly confidential—OpenAI engineers traveling to Shenzhen didn’t even carry their phones. Based on its form factor and timeline, it is likely the first consumer hardware device being developed by OpenAI in collaboration with Jony Ive’s team, though this has not been fully confirmed. Bloomberg previously reported that the device is a portable, screenless smart speaker shaped like a donut, roughly the size of a hockey puck, equipped with a camera, microphone, lights, and moving parts, with an expected price range of $300 to $400 and a planned 2027 release. OpenAI began integrating with China’s supply chain last year. According to The Information, Luxshare has secured at least one assembly contract for an OpenAI device, and OpenAI has also engaged with Goertek to source speaker modules. (Source: BlockBeats)
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