OPENAI TEASES HARDWARE UNVEIL THIS YEAR AS JONY IVE'S TEAM HIRES MORE APPLE ALUMNI

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OpenAI plans to unveil its first hardware product in the second half of 2026, though it may not go on sale until later, aligning with expectations of a 2027 launch. Meanwhile, Jony Ive's “io” team at OpenAI has hired Apple veteran Janum Trivedi, strengthening its design talent as it works on a likely audio-focused AI device.