OpenAI’s first gadget sounds like a tiny expressive AI companion

The device will have a doughnut-shaped body, built-in cameras, and moving parts

For months, reports have suggested that OpenAI’s first hardware product would be a screen-free smart speaker designed to act more like an AI companion. We already knew it could understand its surroundings, be carried around the home, and proactively help users. A new Bloomberg report now gives us a clearer picture of what the device may actually look like.

As per the report, OpenAI’s first gadget will be shaped like a doughnut and measure about the same size as a hockey puck. You will be able to carry it between rooms or leave it nearby on whatever surface is convenient. The device is expected to be on the expensive side, as the company has pondered pricing it around $300 to $400. A release is currently planned for 2027.

Google Antigravity just built an AI translator that works without the internet

Google has shown off a new AI project that could make language barriers a little less intimidating, and it doesn't need an internet connection to do it. The company has introduced the Gemma Translator, a compact prototype built in collaboration with Antigravity. Unlike most AI translation tools that rely on cloud processing, this device runs entirely offline using Gemma 4 E2B, Google's lightweight open model. Everything happens locally on the device, making it both portable and independent of an internet connection. The prototype is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and includes a microphone and speaker inside a custom 3D-printed enclosure, creating a self-contained translator you can carry almost anywhere.

AI translation, without the cloud

After switching to ChatGPT Voice, typing now feels painfully slow

You already know the drill: it's a new day, which means I've found yet another way to work ChatGPT into my everyday life. This time, it's all about Voice. I've been using ChatGPT's voice mode just about everywhere I can. It started on my phone, then moved to my laptop and desktop, and yes, I've even caught myself chatting with it through Apple CarPlay while driving. What began as something I opened occasionally has become part of my routine.

The timing couldn't have been better, either. OpenAI recently introduced GPT-Live, its next-generation voice experience that's designed to sound more natural and carry conversations much more intelligently. After spending so much time typing almost every prompt, being able to talk to ChatGPT feels surprisingly refreshing. It's faster, more conversational, and, if I'm being honest, it's also a welcome break for my fingers.