OpenAI Smart Speaker
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OpenAI Smart Speaker

A reported AI-first smart speaker from OpenAI, shaped like a doughnut roughly the size of a hockey puck, with moving parts and lights intended to make it feel more alive while providing ChatGPT-style voice interactions.

Gadget verdict
A

Worth it

The product is a genuine gadget rather than a gimmick because its core value is practical ChatGPT access and smart-home control, even if the moving parts are a novel flourish. However, the premium price and unproven market make it a hard sell.

Retailer$300-$400 (reported)via amazon
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The scorecard

The useful criteria

Build quality
4.5 / 5
Practical utility
3.5 / 5
Value for money
2.5 / 5
Decision guide

Who it works for

Good fit for

  • Premium materials and design collaboration with LoveFrom/Jony Ive
  • Moving parts and lights intended to make interactions feel more alive
  • Battery-powered and portable, can be held or placed around the house
  • Advanced ChatGPT-style voice interactivity and smart home control

Consider another option if

  • Reported $300-$400 price is far above most smart speakers
  • No display, unlike some premium competing devices
  • Most advanced ChatGPT features may also require a subscription
  • Launch timing and design could be affected by Apple's lawsuit
Editorial review

The real-world take

Based on reported details, OpenAI's rumored speaker is positioned as a premium ChatGPT-centric device with a distinctive doughnut-shaped design and moving parts meant to make it feel more alive. The projected $300-plus price significantly exceeds typical smart speakers, and success will depend on consumers paying a premium for dedicated ChatGPT hardware.