OpenAI Unveils Screenless AI Speaker with Camera for 2027 Launch

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's first consumer hardware is a screenless AI speaker equipped with a battery, camera, and sensors that users can move between rooms. The device understands its surroundings and functions as an AI companion, controlling smart home devices, playing content, answering questions, and responding to messages. It learns about users over time by accessing personal information like emails.

The device features a self-moving mechanical structure and voice capabilities based on GPT-Live, enabling simultaneous listening and speaking. OpenAI plans to announce the product this year with a 2027 launch, though details may change. Apple has sued OpenAI alleging theft of hardware trade secrets and seeking an injunction, which could affect the release timeline.