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@swyx (posted 2026-08-08) publicly urged OpenAI to build an “OpenAI phone,”…

2026-08-08 · 00:23 UTC ·@swyx ·1 min read

Brief

swyx urges OpenAI to release an "OpenAI phone," claiming users read 2–4× faster than they speak and labeling the current OpenAI Alexa/Reachy-style speaker a mere stepping stone (post dated 2026-08-08). Separately, Mark Gurman/Bloomberg says OpenAI’s new device will be hockey-puck-sized, doughnut-like, interactive, equipped with camera/mics/speakers/lights, and priced ~$300–$400.

Why it matters

@swyx (posted 2026-08-08) publicly urged OpenAI to build an “OpenAI phone,” arguing “we can read 2–4x faster than we talk and speak” and calling OpenAI’s Alexa/Reachy-style device a stepping stone—“we want phone,” signed “everybody.”

Key details

  • Mark Gurman / Bloomberg reports OpenAI’s upcoming device will be hockey-puck-sized and doughnut-shaped, meant to be held, with a camera, speakers, microphones, lights and moving parts to show interactivity, and will cost about $300–$400.
Source evidence

dear openai

just make a new phone

everyone wants openaiphone

we can read 2-4x faster than we talk and speak

openai alexa reachy hybrid is fine but pls just be a stepping stone to phone

we want phone

signed,

everybody

Mark Gurman (@markgurman)

NEW: OpenAI’s device - a human-like smart speaker -
will look like a doughnut and be the size of a hockey puck. It meant to be held. It has a camera, speakers, microphones, lights and, most notably, moving parts to show interactivity. It’ll be $300-400. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Link

OpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300

A highly anticipated new device from OpenAI will have a unique look, complete with moving parts that help give it personality, and likely cost more than $300, according to people familiar with the...
bloomberg.com

— https://nitter.net/markgurman/status/2085457233194737931#m