OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive, is developing a pocket-sized, contextually aware, screen-free device, distinct from eyewear, following their $6.5 billion acquisition of Ive’s AI hardware startup, io. Altman envisions this device as a “third core device” alongside a MacBook Pro and an iPhone, with plans to release it by late 2026, potentially increasing OpenAI’s value by $1 trillion. The project, which aims to move users away from screens, has been described by Ive as a “new design movement,” reflecting a deep collaboration between him and Altman.
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