# 2026 could be the year we move beyond smartphones — led by a Sam Altman and Jony Ive-designed AI device

> OpenAI is reportedly working on improving audio capabilities for ChatGPT Better audio capabilities will be required by its new screen-free, AI-powered hardware device The device, designed in conjunction with Jony Ive,…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/2026-could-be-the-year-we-move-beyond-smartphones-led-by-a-sam-altman-and-jony-ive-designed-ai-device?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=695bd9d3bcd800e2ef3bd31c)
- **Published:** 2026-01-05
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #wearables #chatgpt #openai #device #designed #jony #audio #capabilities
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