According to TechCrunch and The Verge, OpenAI confirmed its mystery hardware device co-designed with Jony Ive will be a battery-powered smart speaker with a hockey puck form factor and doughnut-shaped design, launching in 2027 for $300 to $400, featuring moving parts and on-device interaction.
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