OpenAI's First ChatGPT Gadget Could Be a Smart Speaker With a Camera

Source: Slashdot

Overview

OpenAI is reportedly developing its first consumer hardware product: a smart speaker priced between $200‑$300 that includes a built‑in camera. The camera is said to be capable of:

• Recognizing items on a nearby table
• Listening to and interpreting conversations in the vicinity

The device is also expected to feature Face ID‑style authentication for purchases.

Related Projects

• Smart glasses – OpenAI is exploring this form factor, but mass production may not occur until 2028.
• Smart lamp – Prototypes have been made, though it remains unclear if the lamp will ever be released.

Both projects are described as being in early development stages.

Sources

• The Verge reports on the smart speaker and the possibility of additional hardware.
• The Information provides details on the glasses and lamp projects.

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