OpenAI Prepares to Step Into Your Pocket
15:36, 20.01.2026
You will soon see OpenAI move beyond software and into the world of physical devices. Company leaders confirmed that the first AI gadget will appear in the second half of this year. Chris Lehane, who leads OpenAI’s global policy work, shared this news during the World Economic Forum in Davos. He spoke openly about timing but chose silence on details.
This project grew from OpenAI’s partnership with Jony Ive, the legendary former Apple designer. OpenAI completed the acquisition of his startup last summer. Since then, Sam Altman has teased a future where personal AI devices feel natural and simple to use. Ive himself claimed he designed more than a dozen concepts. You still have not seen a single prototype, which only fuels curiosity.
What We Know and What Stays Hidden
You may hear rumors about a screenless device that relies on voice. Altman promised ease and clarity rather than complexity. Lehane refused to confirm the shape or features. He only stressed that this launch will become one of the year’s biggest moments for OpenAI. He also avoided a clear answer on sales timing. You should expect news later in the year rather than soon.
A Market Ready for Change
You already live among early AI wearables. Qualcomm shared data in Davos that shows ten million AI smart glasses ship each year. That number may jump to one hundred million very soon. Qualcomm’s CEO believes glasses will lead this wave, followed by earbuds with cameras and even jewelry. Qualcomm also works closely with OpenAI and praises the results. For real answers, however, you will need to watch OpenAI itself.