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3 articles tagged with hardware

March 11, 2026
product update

Meta develops four custom AI chips to reduce Nvidia dependence

Meta has developed four new custom AI chips called MTIA (Meta Training and Inference Accelerator) processors designed to power its AI models and recommendation systems. The move represents the company's ongoing effort to reduce dependence on Nvidia's expensive processors while managing massive compute requirements.

February 20, 2026
product updateOpenAI

OpenAI building $200-$300 smart speaker with camera and facial recognition

OpenAI is developing a smart speaker priced between $200 and $300 that includes a camera, facial recognition, and proactive AI recommendations. The device represents the first in a broader hardware roadmap that includes smart glasses and audio devices competing with AirPods.

product updateOpenAI

OpenAI's first hardware device will be a smart speaker with camera, priced $200-$300

OpenAI plans to release a smart speaker with an integrated camera as its first hardware device, with an estimated price between $200 and $300. The device will include object recognition, conversation detection, and a Face ID-like facial recognition system for purchases.