OpenAI is collaborating with legendary designer Jony Ive on a device currently slated for a February 2027 release. While the project remains under wraps, the company recently debuted 'Dots'—customizable, eye-bearing blobs—at its DevDay. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that integrating these agents into physical hardware is a reasonable assumption for the company's future roadmap.
Meta and OpenAI bet on AI hardware with digital companions
The tech industry mantra that hardware is hard has not deterred Meta and OpenAI from pursuing dedicated AI devices. Both companies are now pivoting toward a strategy involving cutesy, personalized software agents, attempting to win over users where previous AI gadgets have failed to gain traction or public approval.
Meta is moving at a faster pace, targeting the upcoming holiday shopping season for its 'Muse Charm.' CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the pendant-like device as a keychain equipped with a screen. By featuring the cuddly Muse AI agent, the device leans heavily into the aesthetic of a digital pet, aiming to succeed where previous attempts like the Humane AI Pin and Friend have struggled against significant consumer backlash.
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