There's buzz around ChatGPT maker OpenAI potentially launching a new gadget. Media reports suggest that OpenAI is developing a product similar to earbuds that can be worn near the ear. This product will be AI-enabled, surpassing the capabilities of ordinary earphones through voice command functionality.
Well-known tipster Smart Pikachu (Weibo) shared a post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter). This post featured an image showing a person wearing a device near the ear, hinting at OpenAI's development efforts. The showcased image depicts an egg-shaped device wearable in the ear.
Features Inside OpenAI's Device
OpenAI has disclosed some features of the device, including windows, ceramic components, lithium-ion battery, and ultrasonic TX. These suggest it will be a mini gadget, possibly a mini-computer in its own right.
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Code-named Sweetpea
The tipster has also revealed that the upcoming product bears the codename Sweetpea. Former Apple engineer Johnny Ive is involved with LoveFrom, the firm responsible for designing for OpenAI. Speculations were rife about a forthcoming AI-specialized device from OpenAI when Johnny Ive left the app realm.
Revelations Expected Soon
What will be OpenAI's new device? Its features will eventually be unveiled in the coming days. However, OpenAI has not officially confirmed this product yet. According to reports, this device is slated for a 2028 launch.
