OpenAI has stepped into the hardware arena with its debut product: a keyboard crafted for its AI coding assistant. Alongside this, they've launched an engaging merchandise line that features a unique branded basketball. This release also includes stylish apparel and accessories, reflecting the company's ethos. The basketball symbolizes a creative connection to the world outside digital interfaces, inviting users to embrace a lifestyle that harmonizes with AI technology.

OpenAI's first hardware product is a ChatGPT-powered smart speaker priced at $200-$300, set to launch in 2027 following its $6.4B acquisition of Jony Ive's

While the company's rumored AI companion gadget remains unreleased, its actual hardware debut is a keypad built for Codex.