OpenAI launches $230 Codex keyboard amid Apple trade theft lawsuit
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OpenAI has entered the hardware market with the release of a $230 light-up keyboard designed to pair with its AI coding assistant, Codex. The device, called the Codex Micro, was co-designed with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder and is advertised as a command center for managing AI coding agents through ChatGPT. OpenAI told TechCrunch in an email that the Micro is a limited-run collaboration, suggesting it is more of a novelty item than a mass-market product. The launch comes as Apple last week sued OpenAI, accusing the company’s senior leadership of a deliberate strategy to extract its confidential information for developing its own hardware device. OpenAI has denied wrongdoing. Separately, Bloomberg reported that a yet-to-be-released OpenAI device is in development, described as a portable, screenless smart speaker with moving parts, designed by former Apple engineers. The Bloomberg report highlights that the item is still in development and subject to change.
What’s reported
OpenAI released the Codex Micro, a $230 light-up keyboard co-designed with Work Louder.
The device features Agent Keys, Command Keys, a joystick, and a dial for adjusting agent reasoning level.
OpenAI told TechCrunch the Micro is a limited-run collaboration, signaling it is more of a novelty item.
Apple last week sued OpenAI, accusing senior leadership of extracting confidential information for hardware development.
OpenAI has denied wrongdoing in the lawsuit.
Bloomberg reported a separate OpenAI device in development: a portable, screenless smart speaker with moving parts, designed by former Apple engineers.
The Bloomberg report states the device is still in development and subject to change.
Open questions
How the reported screenless smart speaker with moving parts will function as a coherent product.
Whether the Codex Micro will be produced beyond the limited run.
Key figures
OpenAI (company)
Work Louder (keyboard designer)
Apple (company suing OpenAI)
Bloomberg (news outlet reporting on unreleased device)
Sources: TechCrunch
