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OpenAI's Revolutionary Earbuds Challenge: Taking on AirPods

14 Jan, 2026

Artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI is gearing up for a bold entry into consumer electronics. The company is crafting a ChatGPT-powered audio device to challenge Apple's Apple Inc. dominance in the AirPods arena. Internally dubbed "Sweetpea," these earbuds are slated for a potential September 2026 launch.

Partnering with ex-Apple design maestro Jony Ive—whose io studio was snapped up for $6.4 billion—OpenAI introduces a fresh design twist. Unlike conventional in-ear buds, it features a metallic "egg-stone" main case with two detachable behind-the-ear capsules, balancing advanced tech with sleek discretion.

Leaks reveal a 2nm Samsung Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Exynos processor at its core, possibly with a custom chip to override iPhone tasks via Siri-like commands. The hefty bill of materials hints at a luxury price tag.

OpenAI's ambitions extend further: Foxconn is prepping for five devices by Q4 2028, including a home gadget and "Gumdrop," a pen-like tool for handwriting and voice capture. CEO Sam Altman calls early prototypes "jaw-droppingly good," while Ive confirmed a sub-two-year rollout.

Aiming for 40-50 million units in year one, OpenAI positions earbuds as the gateway to seamless, beyond-smartphone AI interactions—poised to redefine everyday tech.

Earbuds Jony Ive Open AI Tech

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