Link CopyTwitterLinkedinWhatsappOpenAI's First AI Smart Speaker Could Cost Up To $400: Here's Everything We Know So Far<sup></sup>OpenAI's first AI hardware device, reportedly a ring-shaped smart speaker co-designed with Jony Ive's io team, is likely to cost between $300 and $400. Here is everything leaked so far, including the expected features, launch timeline, design and how it will look when compared with Amazon Echo and Google Nest.For years, OpenAI has just been known as the company behind ChatGPT, DALL·E and many other advanced AI models around the world. Its powerful software has truly transformed how people search for information, write emails, generate images or even code. But the company’s next move sounds even more interesting. OpenAI is likely to move just out of browsers and smartphones and be in a dedicated hardware device. As per a few recent reports, OpenAI is now working on its first consumer hardware product.This product is supposed to be a compact, ring-shaped AI smart speaker that can be priced between $300 and $400 when it is launched. Though OpenAI has not officially confirmed anything in this aspect, the leaks and the reports suggest that the company is preparing to build an entirely new product category instead of simply taking on or competing with Amazon Echo or Google Nest speakers.About The AuthorAarohy Kapoor is a dynamic content producer and editor, known for creating high-impact, consumer-first content across diverse categories including technology, home decor, health & fitness, food, pet care, sports and everyday lifestyle essentials. With a strong editorial experience and an understanding of modern consumer behaviour, she specialises in product reviews, comparison articles, buying guides and deal-led content that simplify decision-making for readers.