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OpenAI's First ChatGPT Device: Not What You'd Think
21 Feb
Summary
- OpenAI's first ChatGPT hardware might be a simple smart speaker.
- The device could launch by February 2027 with a camera.
- Other hardware like smart glasses are expected much later.
Initial excitement surrounding OpenAI's first hardware, developed in collaboration with Apple designer John Ive, suggested a groundbreaking device.
Speculation pointed towards 'third-core' devices, perhaps pocket-sized and contextually aware. Sam Altman reportedly called it the "coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen."
However, recent reports indicate that one of the first products may be a conventional smart speaker, potentially arriving by February 2027 with a camera and priced between $200 and $300.
Other hardware in development includes smart glasses, not expected until 2028 or later, and possibly a smart lamp. These offerings may not fully capture the transformative potential initially envisioned.
This smart speaker concept might underwhelm users seeking to explore ChatGPT's advanced capabilities beyond existing smart home devices, differing from the initial high expectations.
