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Telecommunications & Media
OpenAI first hardware could be smartphone, mass production rumoured for early 2027
OpenAI may be preparing a ChatGPT-centric smartphone as its first hardware product, according to a projection. MacRumors, cited by The Verge, reported that tipster Ming-Chi Kuo said OpenAI is accelerating development and targeting mass production in early 2027. Kuo also estimated cumulative shipments of about 30 million units in 2027-2028. The report cited a custom chip based on MediaTek\'s Dimensity 9600 and possible premium specifications, while noting details remain unconfirmed.
AI & Enterprise
Qualcomm unveils AI-enabled Snapdragon Wear Elite, Samsung and Google adoption possible
Qualcomm has unveiled Snapdragon Wear Elite, a next-generation wearable processor aimed at boosting on-device AI and power efficiency. Built on a 3-nanometre process, it brings the Elite brand to wearables for the first time and supports Android, Wear OS and Linux. The chip combines low-power AI and a Hexagon NPU that supports large language models. Qualcomm said battery life and connectivity options can improve. Google, Samsung and Motorola may adopt it.
AI & Enterprise
OpenAI\'s first hardware to be camera-equipped smart speaker, priced $200 to $300
A report says OpenAI plans to launch a smart speaker as its first hardware product in 2027. The OpenAI-branded device is expected to include a camera and a facial recognition system in addition to ChatGPT features, with a price estimated at $200 to $300. OpenAI expanded into hardware by buying a company founded by Jony Ive for $6.5 billion last year and is developing the speaker for a March 2027 launch.
