OpenAI's ambitious product line-up REVEALED! From AI smart speaker, gadgets to consumer hardware; here's latest update on other devices

OpenAI is preparing to enter the consumer hardware market with a range of artificial intelligence-powered devices, including a smart speaker, according to a report by Reuters.The move signals a major shift for the company best known for ChatGPT, as it looks to expand beyond software and bring AI directly into homes and everyday life.

OpenAI’s smart speaker could launch by 2027

According to Reuters, OpenAI has assembled a dedicated hardware team of around 200 employees to develop several products. The most advanced among them is a smart speaker that could launch as early as 2027. The device is expected to cost between USD 200 and USD 300 and may include a built-in camera capable of interpreting visual surroundings to improve AI interactions.

Reuters reports that the planned speaker would go beyond traditional voice assistants by using advanced AI models to understand context, user behavior and environmental cues. This would allow it to respond more naturally and perform more complex tasks than existing smart home devices.

Jony Ive partnership signals big design ambitions

The hardware push follows OpenAI’s reported USD 6.5 billion acquisition of io Products, a design startup led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Ive, who previously played a key role in shaping products at Apple, is expected to influence the design and user experience of OpenAI’s upcoming devices.

Reuters highlights that this collaboration underscores OpenAI’s ambition to compete in the fast-growing AI hardware market, where design, usability and ecosystem integration are critical factors for success.

In addition to the smart speaker, Reuters notes that OpenAI is exploring other AI-powered products, including smart glasses and a smart lamp. However, those devices are still in early development stages and may not reach mass production until 2028 or later.

The timing of OpenAI’s hardware expansion comes as competition intensifies in the AI industry. Major technology companies are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into physical products, from smartphones to wearable devices. By developing its own hardware, OpenAI could gain greater control over how users interact with its AI models rather than relying solely on third-party platforms.

Reuters reports that OpenAI has not publicly commented on the hardware plans. As with many early-stage projects, timelines and specifications could change before any official product launch.

If successful, OpenAI’s smart speaker and future AI devices could reshape how consumers experience artificial intelligence moving it from apps and browsers into fully integrated home and wearable technology. As Reuters emphasizes, OpenAI’s next chapter may extend far beyond ChatGPT and into living rooms around the globe.