AXIOS January 19, 2026
Ina Fried, Dave Lawler

OpenAI is “on track” to unveil its first device in the second half of 2026, chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane said Monday at Axios House Davos.

Why it matters: CEO Sam Altman has teased a future AI device since acquiring former Apple design chief Jony Ive’s company last May, but offered no concrete timeline or description of what it will look like.

  • Ive’s company, then known as io, had also hinted at a 2026 unveiling. “We look forward to sharing our work with you next year,” according to text in a promotional video released at the time of the acquisition.
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