OpenAI's First AI Gadget by Jony Ive: Donut-Shaped, Moves, and Launches in 2027

OpenAI is developing its first AI hardware device, a donut-shaped gadget with moving elements for expressive communication. Expected to launch in 2027 at a price of $300-$400, the device will be a voice-focused AI companion, possibly available alongside a lawsuit from Apple.

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ChatGPT Has No More Limits in Its Free Version: You Can Chat with It Unlimited

OpenAI announced on August 6, 2026, that from next week, unlimited text conversations will be available to free ChatGPT users, marking a first for the service with a billion weekly users. The default model will be GPT-5.6 Luna, a smaller model, while the more powerful GPT-5.6 Sol remains reserved for paid subscriptions. This change undermines the value of the budget ChatGPT Go subscription.

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