OpenAI's AI Smart Speaker: Pricing, Design, and Legal Battle with Apple

OpenAI is developing a new AI-powered smart speaker, priced between $300 and $400, according to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device is designed to feel 'more alive' through the use of moving parts, distinguishing it from typical smart speakers and avoiding direct comparisons to Apple's products. This launch is part of OpenAI's broader push into consumer hardware, with the device expected to integrate voice-based AI interactions, a focus area for both OpenAI and Google as they invest heavily in voice systems for AI agents.