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Tom's Guide
10-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
OpenAI's new device could replace your phone — here's what we know so far
We've seen what ChatGPT can do on a screen. But what happens when AI steps off the screen entirely? That's the question swirling around OpenAI's rumored upcoming device; a physical AI assistant designed in collaboration with legendary Apple designer Jony Ive and his hardware details are still under wraps, early rumors suggest this could be the beginning of an entirely new product category, and potentially a direct challenge to the role of smartphones in our lives. The first thing to know is that this device might not look anything like what you're used to. According to leaked reports, OpenAI's hardware concept is expected to be pocket-sized, screenless, and contextually aware, with microphones and cameras that let it 'see' and 'hear' your environment. Think of it as ChatGPT that follows you around, minus the screen fatigue. One version of the device is said to resemble an iPod Shuffle (remember that?) worn around your neck, with subtle touch or voice-based controls that could let you interact with OpenAI's models in real time. Whether you're walking down the street, cooking in your kitchen, or out running errands, the goal seems to be a more seamless, natural way to integrate AI into everyday life, but without needing to tap or type. If OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has his way, this device could eventually replace your smartphone entirely. While that may sound bold, it's part of a growing industry shift toward ambient computing, where AI assistants blend into the background and proactively help you, rather than waiting for you to open an app. And OpenAI isn't the only one betting on this future. Humane's AI Pin, Rabbit's R1, and Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have all staked claims on the idea that AI will soon become a wearable, conversational companion and go beyond smartphone apps. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. But OpenAI's advantage is clear: it's building on top of ChatGPT's massive capabilities, which already include vision, voice, memory and real-time reasoning. Combine that with Ive's design legacy (he helped shape the iPhone, iMac, and Apple Watch), and you've got a dream team capable of defining the next major tech category. We're still a couple years away. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the first OpenAI device is expected to debut in late 2026 or early 2027, with mass production possibly starting soon after. My industry research indicates the following regarding the new AI hardware device from Jony Ive's collaboration with OpenAI:1. Mass production is expected to start in 2027.2. Assembly and shipping will occur outside China to reduce geopolitical risks, with Vietnam currently the… 22, 2025 That gives OpenAI time to figure out not just the hardware, but also how users will actually want to interact with a screenless, AI-powered device. Will it whisper reminders in your ear? Will it help navigate traffic while you walk or bike? Could it even summarize your emails before you sit down at your desk? The details remain to be seen — but one thing is certain: OpenAI is going beyond making ChatGPT as an occasional tool, into something that feels human, wearable and ever-present. And if it succeeds, your next assistant might not live in your pocket, it might live around your neck or clipped to your t-shirt.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Jony Ive has already shown his OpenAI device to Laurene Powell Jobs and she is impressed
Laurene Powell Jobs has shared her quick review of the super-mysterious AI device that Jony Ive and Sam Altman are cooking. As an investor in both Ive's design firm LoveFrom and his AI hardware startup, io, which was recently bought by OpenAI for USD $6.5 billion, Powell Jobs got a first look into their development process. While not explicitly confirmed, she is believed to have had access to the prototyping stage, suggesting she might have seen the product in some form. Her takeaway: it is a 'wondrous thing to behold.'advertisementBoth Jony Ive and Sam Altman – especially Ive – have hyped up the product as something which is both larger than life and vastly different from current tech involving screens and invariably, distractions. And so, anticipation is growing since the duo hasn't shown anything yet, only going on to tease that they are working on a 'family' of devices, at least some of which are reported to be companion-types that users might take and use alongside their existing smartphones. Ive has said that the project has 'reignited his optimism about technology' and that 'humanity deserves better.'In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Powell Jobs described the ideation and prototyping process for the OpenAI device as a 'wondrous thing to behold,' seemingly suggesting it has left a positive first impression on the American billionaire businesswoman-philanthropist and the widow of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Some reports suggest the form factor might resemble an iPod Shuffle, something you could wear around the neck. Cameras and microphones onboard the device would make it contextually aware of its was a joint interview where Ive was also present, though he did not share any information about the device. What he – and Powell Jobs – did share was how the technology that he built, like the iPhone, also had a dark side, referring to the unintended but harmful effects of smartphone addiction, especially amongst the youth. Both Ive and Powell Jobs hope this new device can offer a more positive and human-centric approach. The first device in the family of OpenAI devices is expected to be rolled out sometime by late 2026.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
OpenAI teams with Jony Ive on AI hardware? Here's what Ming-Chi Kuo reveals about the prototype
A new wave of excitement has been stirred in the tech world following reports of a collaboration between former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive and OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company led by Sam Altman. The partnership centres around a sleek new AI-powered device, currently in the prototype stage, with plans for mass production by 2027. According to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who shared details in a recent post on X, the prototype bears a form factor slightly larger than Humane's Ai Pin, a compact wearable computer that struggled to gain market traction. Despite its size, the device is expected to exhibit the same minimalist elegance as Apple's iconic iPod Shuffle. Designed for ambient intelligence, the device is said to include cameras and microphones for environmental awareness. This would enable contextual interactions when worn around the neck, without the need for a built-in screen. Instead, it would leverage smartphones and PCs for display and computational power, offering a seamless, interconnected AI experience. OpenAI and Ive's design firm, known as 'io,' are reportedly aiming to make the device an everyday essential, not a pair of smart glasses, but a compact, intelligent companion that could rest on a desk or be tucked into a pocket. Sam Altman is believed to have already showcased early concepts to OpenAI staff, describing it as a potential "third core device" to accompany a laptop and smartphone. To circumvent ongoing geopolitical tensions and avoid dependency on Chinese manufacturing, assembly and distribution are expected to take place in Vietnam. This shift aligns with a broader trend among tech companies seeking to diversify their supply chains due to increasing trade restrictions and rising tariffs between China and the United States. While the project remains in early development and final specifications are yet to be confirmed, industry watchers anticipate that the collaboration between Ive's legendary design sensibilities and OpenAI's artificial intelligence capabilities could set a new standard in personal computing.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
OpenAI and Jony Ive's AI device to enter mass production in 2027: Kuo
OpenAI's much-anticipated leap into hardware, in collaboration with iconic designer Jony Ive, is taking shape, and now we have a timeline. According to renowned TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the new screenless AI device is set to enter mass production in 2027, with initial products expected to roll out in 2026. Kuo revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the prototype device is 'slightly larger than Humane's AI Pin' but retains a compact form factor reminiscent of the iPod Shuffle. Designed to be worn around the neck, the device features cameras and microphones to sense its environment and relay information contextually, a hallmark of the emerging category of ambient, screenless AI devices. Mobile Finder: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launched in India Unlike smartphones or traditional wearables, this new device will not have a display. Instead, it will rely on connectivity to smartphones and PCs to process data and deliver output. It aims to function as an ever-present AI assistant, seamlessly interacting with the real world while offloading computing tasks to companion devices. Kuo's post comes on the heels of Bloomberg's report that OpenAI has acquired 'io,' a subsidiary of Jony Ive's design firm LoveFrom, in a deal reportedly valued at around $6.5 billion. This acquisition not only underscores OpenAI's ambition to move into hardware but also signifies a broader shift in the industry, from purely software-based AI to what is increasingly referred to as "physical AI." According to Kuo, OpenAI plans to manufacture the device outside China, with Vietnam a likely choice. This move aligns with growing tech sector trends to diversify supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainties, something Apple has also pursued in recent years. If successful, the device could kickstart a new wave of AI hardware, personal, invisible, and intuitive, challenging the smartphone's dominance and redefining how we interact with technology.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
OpenAI Confirms Compact AI Device Designed by Jony Ive, Mass Production Set for 2027
In a bold leap from software to hardware, OpenAI has officially confirmed its plans to launch its first-ever AI device — a screen less, iPod Shuffle-sized wearable — by 2027. Designed in collaboration with renowned former Apple designer Jony Ive, this compact device aims to redefine how we interact with artificial intelligence in our daily lives. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, confirmed the project in an announcement earlier this week. While speculation had been swirling for months, the confirmation now sheds light on the company's broader ambitions. 'It became clear that our ambitions to develop, engineer and manufacture a new family of products demanded an entirely new company,' Altman and Ive shared in a joint blog post following the announcement of OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition of Ive's design firm, LoveFrom IO. My industry research indicates the following regarding the new AI hardware device from Jony Ive's collaboration with OpenAI: 1. Mass production is expected to start in 2027. 2. Assembly and shipping will occur outside China to reduce geopolitical risks, with Vietnam currently the… Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has offered some early insights into the project, suggesting that the device will be compact and lightweight — slightly larger than the Humane AIPin — and heavily inspired by the minimalist design language of the classic iPod Shuffle. 'It will have cameras and microphones for environmental detection, with no display functionality,' Kuo stated in a post on X (formerlyTwitter). The absence of a screen sets it apart from other AI devices, signaling a shift toward more ambient, always-on interaction. The wearable will rely on its on board cameras and microphones to perceive the world around it, with potential for it to be worn like a pendant. The device will connect wirelessly to smart phones or computers to utilize their processing and display features, allowing for seamless integration with existing technology ecosystems. Interestingly, OpenAI plans to sidestep geopolitical tensions by choosing Vietnam over China as the manufacturing hub. 'Assembly and shipping will occur outside China to reduce geopolitical risks, with Vietnam currently the likely assemblyl ocation,' Kuo noted. Altman reportedly has ambitious goals for this product. According to The WallStreet Journal, he told employees that this project could be 'the biggest thing we've ever done as a company,' even going so far as to suggest it might add $1 trillion to OpenAI's valuation. He also believes the company could sell100 million units of the device — a bold prediction that underscores the scale of OpenAI's vision. This move marks a significant pivot for OpenAI, which until now has focused exclusively on AI software products like ChatGPT. With the creation of the IO division, now led by OpenAI executive Peter Welinder, the company is diving headfirst into physical tech. The new team will blend hardware, software, and manufacturing expertise to bring the AI device to life. Kuo also speculates that the timing of the announcement could be strategic. Coming shortly after Google's high-profile I/O 2025 event, the reveal may be intended to recenter the tech world's attention on OpenAI. 'OpenAI is leveraging a new narrative to redirect attention,' Kuo commented. This isn't Altman and Ive's first collaboration. The two began working together in2023 when OpenAI acquired a 23% stake in IO, setting the foundation for their current partnership. Rumors of an AI-first device began circulating then and have only intensified over time, especially after Altman hinted at creating a ground breaking product to revolutionize human-AI interaction. While many details remain under wraps, OpenAI's foray into hardware has already generated significant buzz. With its compact design, screenless interface, and powerful AI integration, this upcoming device may mark a major turning point not just for OpenAI but for the future of wearable technology.
