OpenAI's first hardware is a $230 light-up keyboard designed to control Codex agents

OpenAI's first branded hardware is... a light-up keyboard?

As rumors continue to swirl about OpenAI's work on a personalized smart speaker and other hardware, the company is today rolling out its first branded device. The $230 Codex Micro is a specialized, RGB-lit mini-keyboard designed to let users monitor and quickly interact with multiple Codex agents with a glance and a few clicks. The device is described as a "limited-run collaboration" with Work Louder, which already sells a very similar-looking Creator Micro line of customizable square keyboards targeted at creative professionals. The Codex Micro differentiates itself from those mainly through six frosted keys in the top two rows, which offer color-coded live feedback on up to six Codex threads, even when they are not in focus on-screen. Ideally, those colored keys will cycle from white when a thread is idle to blue when Codex is thinking to green when a task is complete. But the keys can also flash amber when Codex requires feedback or a decision from a human operator and red when a thread encounters an error, letting users know at a glance which of their Codex tasks needs immediate attention. A quick tap on the lit-up button brings up the applicable Codex window on-screen. That kind of simplified, always-available thread monitoring could be handy for users who keep a half-open laptop to monitor their continually running AI agents. But this kind of physical keyboard attachment is, of course, primarily useful in a desktop setting, while ChatGPT's mobile app can offer more detailed monitoring away from the desk. Below those frosted light-up buttons, the Codex Micro offers six buttons mapped by default to common Codex tasks like accepting and rejecting changes, branching threads, and a "push to talk" button for audio prompts. But those functions can be remapped through software and altered physically with one of 32 included keycaps. And while the first "layer" of customized functions is reserved for Codex, users can program and cycle through five other function sets for general computing shortcuts. The first of many? While the Codex Micro is at heart simply a slightly modified version of existing third-party hardware, it features prominent OpenAI branding on the box and on the face of the device itself (along with a "You can just build things" tagline referencing OpenAI's Super Bowl ad). The "limited run" partnership is also being described as accepting orders only "while supplies last," suggesting that long-term availability is still up in the air (a representative did not respond to questions about total availability as of press time). Still, the launch of the first OpenAI-branded hardware highlights the company's ambitions to expand beyond LLM-based software. Those ambitions have been apparent since at least 2023, when OpenAI reportedly started collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Last May, OpenAI acquired Ive's design firm LoveFrom, a partnership reportedly focused on a handheld, screenless device that accepts audio and visual input from around the user. Last October, the Financial Times reported that the collaborative design effort had run into unexpected technical and design hurdles that could delay the device's reported plans for a 2026 launch. And just last week, Apple threw a potential wrench into OpenAI's hardware plans with a lawsuit alleging the theft by an ex-Apple employee of trade secrets related to hardware manufacturing. The Codex Micro is taking orders now and expects to ship to users "shortly after purchase," according to a spokesperson.

Amid hardware legal battle, OpenAI releases a $230 keyboard for Codex

OpenAI is officially entering the hardware market with the launch of a $230 light-up keyboard designed to pair with its AI coding assistant, Codex. The Codex Micro, co-designed with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder, is being advertised as a fancy new way for ChatGPT users to manage their fleets of AI coding agents -- the semi-autonomous bots that can write and execute code with little human input. The device comes equipped with light-up "Agent Keys" that show agent status, customizable Command Keys that act as shortcuts for frequent Codex actions, and a joystick for launching common workflows. It also has a dial that adjusts how much "reasoning" -- essentially, how much time and computing power -- an agent uses on a given task (agent reasoning level). The idea is that, instead of managing your agents through your phone or desktop app, you can now use the Micro as your "command center for agentic work," as OpenAI put its. It'll also probably just look really cool sitting on your desk. The device is controllable and customizable via the ChatGPT desktop app. OpenAI told TechCrunch in an email that the Micro is a limited-run collaboration, signaling that it's more of a novelty item than a product designed for mass appeal. It seems like a flashy bauble designed to herald the company's entrance into the hardware market. The more consequential hardware news arrived Tuesday. A yet-to-be-released OpenAI device that Bloomberg revealed sounds like it is being designed for the long haul. It's described as a portable, screenless smart speaker that integrates with ChatGPT and involves "mechanical elements that can move on their own." At this juncture, it's difficult to imagine how all of those disparate details -- screenless, portable, moving parts -- will come together into a coherent product (OpenAI isn't saying). But it leaves an intriguing picture, to say the least. It also sounds like it's not done yet. The Bloomberg report highlights that the item is still in development and subject to change. This new device is also reportedly being designed by former engineers from Apple -- a company that is currently suing OpenAI for trade theft. That connection hasn't gone unnoticed, least of all by Apple. Apple last week sued OpenAI, accusing the company's senior leadership of a deliberate strategy to extract its confidential information; it alleges OpenAI used that information in developing its own hardware device. OpenAI has denied wrongdoing.

OpenAI's First Hardware Release Turns Out to Be Keypad for Codex

Expertise I have more than 35 years' experience in journalism in the heart of Silicon Valley. OpenAI has made its debut into the world of consumer devices, but it isn't in the form of a personalized smart speaker. The AI company on Wednesday took the wraps off the Codex Micro, a $230 miniature keyboard designed to let users monitor and control Codex agents -- part of OpenAI's AI coding platform. The keypad was developed with peripheral maker Work Louder and is being sold through OpenAI's Supply Co. merch store. The Codex Micro features 13 RGB-lit Agent Keys that display agent status and a customizable set of Command Keys for frequent Codex actions. It also has a rotary dial to adjust the AI's "reasoning level" and a joystick for launching common workflows. Codex has been a popular app of choice for AI developers and vibe coders. In April, OpenAI said Codex had more than 3 million weekly users. But nearly half of Codex use is for non-coding tasks, according to OpenAI. The company recently announced a series of updates to make Codex more integrated into every part of your workday, not just coding. It ships with 32 extra interchangeable keycaps, connects via Bluetooth or USB-C, and is compatible with Mac and Windows. Pre-orders list an estimated ship date of July 24. It's not quite what many were expecting. OpenAI's debut device was supposed to be a screenless portable smart speaker that would "serve as a humanlike AI companion that lives in the home," according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday. OpenAI didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

OpenAI finally launches hardware... for Codex

OpenAI is finally releasing some hardware. No, it isn't the mysterious AI-powered device the company is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive, a project already tangled up in a messy lawsuit. Instead, it's a product designed to be used with its coding platform, Codex. The device, a square-shaped block of buttons called Codex Micro, is a collaboration between the AI company and keyboard maker Work Louder. OpenAI said it is a limited-run collaboration that will give users more ways to monitor and manage their agents. The pad closely resembles Work Louder's Creator Micro 2, and marketing images show what appears to be an identical array of 13 mechanical switches alongside a joystick, dial, and touch sensor. The device also looks broadly similar to a separate pad Work Louder produced with Figma back in 2023. OpenAI said Codex Micro will cost $230 and be available on Supply Co while supplies last. It did not specify how many units were available as part of the partnership. In a video explaining the device, Work Louder cofounder Mike Di Genova said Micro has six frosted keys that provide a "live view of your Codex threads," using different colors to indicate the status of a task, such as whether it is complete, needs feedback, is running, or has encountered an error. There are also command keys that can be assigned to common actions, like push-to-talk, accept or reject changes, and send, and the device comes with 32 additional keycaps of Codex icons. The joystick and dial can also be used to start common workflows and adjust reasoning level, respectively, and OpenAI says all controls are configurable from the ChatGPT desktop app. The device is separate from OpenAI's primary hardware project in development with Ive. Details on that device are slim, but reports suggest it will be some kind of smart speaker that lets you talk with ChatGPT. It's rumored to launch at some point next year. The product has come under renewed scrutiny this week after Apple filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing hardware secrets, allegations it said are without merit.

OpenAI Is Selling a $230 Keyboard Designed for Its Codex Agent

It's not a Her-like portable smart speaker (yet), but OpenAI is selling a $230 keyboard, dubbed Codex Micro, that's designed for its Codex coding agent. The device, which OpenAI teased last month, is not a conventional keyboard, as it contains only 12 keys, along with a joystick and a knob. It's meant to act as an accessory with dedicated keys that provide shortcuts to popular functions, such as voice dictation mode for Codex, accepting changes, rejecting outputs, push-to-talk, or starting new chats. The other keys feature LED lights that'll indicate the state of the coding agent and the task, making it easy to switch between them. In a video, OpenAI demoed the keyboard by using it to access Codex to build a browser-based game. The joystick can be mapped to the most common Codex skills, while the dial knob can control the "reasoning effort" or the compute effort, determining whether to focus on speed or quality in the coding task. Codex Micro was built with Canada-based Work Louder, which makes custom keyboards. It seems based on the company's $199 Creator Micro 2 and Frame Micro, which also sport 12 keys, a knob, and a joystick. (Both are currently on sale for $174 and $179, respectively.) A $230 price tag for the Codex Micro is a bit steep. But it promises to help users "take their Codex work to the next level," OpenAI says. Work Louder also notes the device is the only "AI controller that is directly integrated into Codex." Supplies will also be limited, so you might want to order now if you're interested. The Bluetooth/USB-C keyboard is compatible with Windows and Mac. Users can remap any key and physically swap it with one of 32 extra keycaps that are bundled in. Stay tuned for our review. Disclosure: Ziff Davis, PCMag's parent company, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in April 2025, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

OpenAI's first hardware device is an RGB macropod -- 'Codex Micro' features 13 low-profile keys and a joystick for controlling AI coding agents

OpenAI has just entered the hardware market with its very first product -- a glorified macropad called the "Codex Micro." As the name suggests, it's meant to be used with the company's agentic coding platform, Codex, offering tactile response for an otherwise software-only experience. It's made by luxury keyboard company Work Louder, built on its existing Creator Micro 2 platform, and will cost a cool $230. The Codex Micro, also dubbed kbd-1.0-codex-micro for some reason, comes in a frosted white color with a mix of translucent, legend-less keycaps and some opaque ones that serve as "command keys." There are thirteen mechanical keys, one rotary encoder, one joystick and a capacitive touch sensor running across the top of the device, The body is constructed out of CNC'd aluminum with some polycarbonate parts. The see-through look of the Codex Micro is intentional because it relies on RGB (yes, you're reading this correctly) to convey responses. The six translucent keys up top have an integrated LED, and the entire perimeter of the device also lights up. According to Work Louder, the keys are supposed to provide a live view of your Codex threads, illuminating to signal different agents working. The LEDs can show different colors based on where the agent is in a loop at any given time -- whether it's thinking, stuck with an error, or perhaps requires feedback. White is used to denote idle behavior; green for an unread chat; blue for thinking; peach for a question; and red for an error. The sides of the Codex Micro also glow in the same color to make sure it catches your attention without you having to check manually. Then there's the joystick in the top-right corner that you can click to launch common Codex workflows like reviewing a PR, debugging the aforementioned error, or refactoring code. The joystick opens up a radial menu that can be customized to do a bunch of other things, sort of like a Fortnite emote wheel (sorry). Finally, there's a rotary encoder -- a knob, if you will -- that can be twisted to adjust the reasoning level in real-time or, you know, just adjust the volume or something. We've already mentioned the command keys, which are the white keycaps you see with Codex icons. You'll get a full set of those, including 32 unique keys, so you can swap each one out to suit your workflow. As we mentioned earlier, the Codex Micro is based on the Creator Micro 2 platform, which Work Louder already built. In fact, this is just a reskin of that product as far as we can tell, and the price reflects that. You can buy a Creator Micro 2 for $174 and pay around $50 more for some icon keycaps, so the $230 pricing for the OpenAI-branded Codex Micro 2 lines up almost perfectly. It's safe to say that unless you're a diehard vibecoder, the Codex Micro is probably overpriced for what's essentially just a really nice macropad. The deep integration with Codex is impressive and certainly useful for some people, but much of it is just a few minutes of (third-party) customization away on other keypads, too. Anyhow, the Codex Micro is available on Work Louder's website right now, and you can choose to buy it with either clicky or silent switches. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News, or add us as a preferred source, to get our latest news, analysis, & reviews in your feeds.

OpenAI Just Launched Its First Hardware Product -- and It's a Tiny Keyboard for Bossing Around AI Agents

OpenAI has officially rolled out its first piece of hardware, and it's not the one you're thinking of. The company behind ChatGPT announced on Wednesday a $230 mini keyboard designed specifically to work with its AI coding agent, Codesx. The device is a collaboration with Work Louder, a maker of programmable keyboards and macro pads. Technically, the device is more of a programmable macro pad than a full keyboard. The small, square-shaped pad is officially called the kbd-1.0-codex-micro, or Codex Micro for short. "Map the buttons and joystick to your workflow, and keep your pinned chats in view," OpenAI's developer account posted on X alongside a video of the device in action. The Codex Micro's product page describes it as a "command center for agentic work." The device has 13 mechanical switches, a touch sensor, a rotary dial, and a joystick. It comes in both clicky and silent versions. Buyers will also receive a set of 32 Codex icon keycaps so they can customize the pad with their preferred shortcuts. Additionally, six illuminated keys on the pad use different colors to show each agent's status. For instance, green means there is an unread message, blue signifies thinking, orange means an agent needs approval or has a question, and red means an error has occurred. The joystick can also be programmed to launch workflows like debugging an error or refactoring code, while a dial adjusts the level of reasoning Codex should use for a task. The keyboard comes amid growing buzz around OpenAI's long-rumored consumer device. Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed source, that the highly anticipated product could be a screenless smart speaker that can move on its own. The device is reportedly intended to work as a "humanlike AI companion" that can play music and other media, control home appliances, answer questions, and complete other tasks through ChatGPT. It's expected to be announced by the end of this year before launching in 2027. OpenAI is also reportedly exploring a separate mobile AI device. Those projects are reportedly being developed with io Products, the hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, which OpenAI acquired last year for $6.5 billion last year. However, OpenAI's hardware ambitions have already landed the company in legal trouble. Apple sued OpenAI and two former Apple employees last week in federal court in California, accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to Apple's manufacturing processes and products still in development. The lawsuit also names io Products as a defendant. For now, anyone eager to get their hands on an OpenAI device will have to settle for the new Codex keyboard.

OpenAI debuts first hardware, a keyboard built for smart coding agents

OpenAI has entered the hardware market with a device aimed squarely at software developers. Rather than debuting its long-rumored AI gadget, the company has introduced Codex Micro, a compact keyboard that puts AI coding controls at users' fingertips. Built in partnership with mechanical keyboard maker Work Louder, Codex Micro is aimed at developers who use AI agents to write, review, and manage code. The limited-edition device features dedicated controls that let users track multiple coding tasks, switch between agents and trigger common actions without relying entirely on on-screen menus. The launch reflects OpenAI's growing focus on AI-assisted software development, an area where the company has invested heavily in recent months. Codex was recently integrated into the ChatGPT desktop application, making AI coding tools more accessible to developers. The $230 device will be sold through Supply Co while supplies last. OpenAI has not disclosed how many units will be available. The square-shaped controller reportedly closely resembles Work Louder's Creator Micro 2 keyboard. It features 13 mechanical switches along with a joystick, rotary dial, and touch sensor. Six illuminated keys display the status of Codex agents, allowing users to see whether a coding task is running, complete, requires feedback, or has encountered an error. In a video shared by Work Louder, cofounder Mike Di Genova described the feature as providing a "live view of your Codex threads," with different colors indicating the status of each task." Additional programmable keys can be assigned to common functions such as push-to-talk, sending prompts, or accepting and rejecting code changes. The package also includes 32 interchangeable Codex-themed keycaps. OpenAI says the joystick, dial, and keys can all be customized through the ChatGPT desktop application. The Codex Micro is available with either "clicky" or "silent" mechanical switches, giving users a choice based on typing preference. The joystick of the device can be used for navigation, while the rotary dial adjusts an AI agent's reasoning level. Developers who use multiple AI agents simultaneously can switch between them using the illuminated keys, and a dedicated voice recorder shortcut supports spoken prompts. Although this marks OpenAI's first commercial hardware product, it is separate from the company's larger hardware initiative with Jony Ive. That product is widely expected to be an AI-powered consumer device and has been the subject of recent legal scrutiny after Apple filed a lawsuit alleging OpenAI had used confidential hardware information. OpenAI has denied those allegations. OpenAI has not shared official details about the upcoming device, but reports suggest it will be a portable, screen-free AI companion designed around natural conversations with ChatGPT rather than a traditional smartphone or smart speaker. The device is expected to include cameras and sensors that help it understand its surroundings and user context, allowing it to assist with tasks such as messaging, media playback, and smart home control. The hardware is being developed following OpenAI's acquisition of Jony Ive's startup io, with former Apple designers helping shape the product. The Codex Micro signals that OpenAI sees dedicated hardware as a way to make AI coding faster and more efficient. Rather than replacing a keyboard, the device acts as a specialized controller that keeps developers connected to multiple AI agents while reducing the need to navigate software menus.

OpenAI limited collab is a physical keypad for AI

Why it matters: The future of work could involve managing fleets of agents, not just chatting with one assistant. The big picture: Codex Micro is a collaboration with Work Louder, a boutique hardware company known for customizable mechanical keyboards and shortcut controllers for developers and designers. * The small, square macro pad -- with backlit keys, a rotary knob and a tiny joystick -- sits beside your regular keyboard as a physical shortcut box for common Codex actions and shows the status of your agents. How it works: The keys are customizable and include a push-to-talk option as well as a dial to adjust your reasoning setting. * Codex Micro is a niche device for Codex power users and will only be available until it sells out. It's priced at $230. Zoom in: AI usage is fragmenting as much by which model you use as how you use the model. * Last week OpenAI launched ChatGPT Work for people who use agents for things other than coding. Unless you're building software, you no longer need to use the Codex app. Zoom out: This is not the consumer hardware device slated to come out this year. * That device will be a smart home speaker -- like an Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomePod, but with ChatGPT built in, according to Bloomberg. * Bloomberg's sources say OpenAI will unveil the speaker this year for availability in 2027. * That timeline could hit roadblocks over Apple's recent lawsuit against OpenAI alleging stolen hardware secrets. Between the lines: The Codex keyboard may be a niche accessory, but it hints at something bigger. * A physical controller for coding agents at work and a screen-free AI companion for the home both signal AI moving off our screens and into hardware. Flashback: Microsoft added a dedicated Copilot key to some Windows keyboards in January 2024. * That was a single button to summon AI for chatting. Two years later, Codex Micro is a whole control surface for people living with agents all day. My thought bubble: I rarely use more than one agent at a time, but I will often give an agent a project and then go work on something else. It would be nice to have a physical lighted key to know my agent's status at a glance. Yes, but: There's a button on the keyboard to approve an agent's access. That seems like an easy way to accidentally give an agent access or approve a task that you didn't mean to approve.

OpenAI's first physical device is here: A $230 micro keyboard

OpenAI's long-anticipated entry into consumer hardware has arrived, but it's not the Jony Ive collab everyone has been waiting for. The company has launched Codex Micro, a $230 mechanical keypad developed with peripheral maker Work Louder, sold through OpenAI's "Supply Co." storefront as part of a "Work Louder Co-Lab" collaboration. The device is a compact 13-key controller designed to work alongside OpenAI's Codex coding assistant. It features a rotary dial to adjust the AI's "reasoning level," a joystick to trigger coding workflows such as reviewing pull requests or debugging errors, programmable command keys for actions like accepting or rejecting suggestions, and RGB backlighting that changes color to reflect what an active Codex session is doing. It ships with 32 interchangeable keycaps, connects via Bluetooth or USB-C, and is compatible with Mac and Windows. Pre-orders list an estimated ship date of July 24. The launch stands in contrast to OpenAI's other hardware effort: a screenless, "humanlike" AI companion device in development with former Apple designer Jony Ive, whose startup io OpenAI acquired last year. That product, described in recent reporting as capable of tracking a user's surroundings and habits, has yet to reach the market. Previous AI devices, including Humane's AI Pin and the Friend pendant, both struggled to gain traction after launch. Reaction to Codex Micro has been mixed online, with some on Reddit questioning whether the release was a joke and criticizing its price as steep for a peripheral aimed at a narrow set of developer workflows. Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable's parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

OpenAI made a tiny $230 keyboard that lets you turn up an AI's brainpower

The Codex Micro puts reasoning settings, agent status lights, and programmable AI shortcuts directly on your desk OpenAI has made a $230 mini keyboard that lets Codex users adjust how hard its AI thinks with a physical dial. The Codex Micro also provides dedicated buttons for launching workflows and checking on active agents without bouncing between chats. Developed with keyboard maker Work Louder, the compact Mac and Windows accessory connects over Bluetooth or USB-C. OpenAI's store currently lists it as out of stock, although the company says more units are coming. How does the brainpower dial work The rotary dial changes Codex's reasoning level on the fly. Users can keep it low when they want faster responses for straightforward work, then crank it up when a task calls for heavier thinking. It's an unusually literal interface for something normally buried inside software settings. AI reasoning becomes closer to a volume adjustment, letting users choose between speed and deeper analysis without digging through another menu. What else can it control A small joystick can trigger common Codex skills, including reviewing a pull request or debugging an error. Programmable keys place frequent actions such as accepting a change or starting a new chat within reach. Recommended Videos Those keys also double as status indicators. Live RGB lighting reveals whether agents are thinking, running, waiting, or finished. Anyone juggling several tasks can check their progress at a glance instead of opening each conversation to find out what's happening. Who is this keyboard for The Codex Micro packs 13 mechanical switches alongside a joystick, touch sensor, and rotary dial. That's considerable hardware for a companion to one AI coding tool, especially when it costs $230. Its appeal depends on how thoroughly Codex has worked itself into your daily routine. People managing several agents may appreciate giving those invisible processes permanent buttons and status lights. Occasional Codex users will have a much harder time justifying the expense. The Codex Micro is already sold out. Anyone tempted by a physical AI brainpower dial will need to catch the next restock, then decide whether this wonderfully specific convenience is worth $230.

OpenAI debuts $230 Codex Micro keyboard for AI coding assistants

OpenAI has launched the Codex Micro, a $230 light-up keyboard designed to work with its AI coding assistant, Codex. The device is co-designed with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder and aims to help ChatGPT users effectively manage their AI coding agents. The Codex Micro features light-up "Agent Keys" that indicate agent status and customizable Command Keys for frequently used actions. It includes a joystick for common workflows and a dial that controls the reasoning level used by the agents, affecting their computational power and task duration. OpenAI describes the keyboard as a command center for managing coding agents, moving away from reliance on phone or desktop applications. The keyboard is controllable through the ChatGPT desktop app. OpenAI stated that the Micro is a limited-run collaboration, suggesting that it is more of a novelty item rather than designed for mass consumer appeal. In related news, OpenAI is developing another device -- a portable, screenless smart speaker that integrates with ChatGPT and features mechanical components. Details on this device remain scarce, as it is still in development and subject to change. This upcoming device reportedly involves engineers formerly from Apple, which is currently suing OpenAI for alleged trade theft related to hardware development. Apple claims that OpenAI's leadership engaged in a strategy to appropriate confidential information during its hardware design process. OpenAI has denied these allegations.

OpenAI Codex Micro Launched as a Keyboard Built for AI Coding Workflows

OpenAI has launched the Codex Micro in global markets. The new keyboard, developed in association with keyboard maker Work Louder, is designed to work with the company's AI coding assistant Codex. It can be used to switch between agents and start new chats instantly. The Codex Micro includes a joystick for navigation and a rotary dial for adjusting the agent's reasoning level. It offers Codex integration and lets users remap commands, adjust layouts, and more, without requiring additional software downloads. The latest hardware device by OpenAI is designed for developers working with agentic workflows. Codex Micro Price, Availability The Codex Micro is priced at $230 (roughly Rs. 22,000). It is currently available for purchase through the OpenAI and Work Louder websites. Codex Micro Specifications, Features The Codex Micro supports both Bluetooth and USB Type-C connectivity and is compatible with Mac and Windows systems. It has RGB lighting, and each Agent Key lights up with a live RGB status from Codex. The keypad is integrated with ChatGPT Codex and Work Louder Input. OpenAI claims that the "Codex Micro is the only AI controller that is directly integrated into Codex". The Codex Micro has a CNC-machined polycarbonate (PC) and aluminium chassis with a sandblasted anodised aluminium bottom. The keyboard boasts 13 mechanical switches, a touch sensor, a rotary encoder, and a planar joystick. OpenAI co-designed the Codex Micro with keyboard designer Work Louder. This programmable keypad functions like a physical control centre for developers using OpenAI's Codex AI coding assistant. The included keyset consists of 32 custom icon keycaps and 11 solid-colour keycaps. It offers six programmable layers, allowing users to group and organise workflows into dedicated layouts. Codex Micro'S joystick can be used to flick between Codex workflows, including reviewing a PR, debugging an error, or refactoring code. The Codex Micro features Command keys to accept changes, reject outputs, push-to-talk, start new chats, and trigger custom actions instantly. The dial can be used to adjust the reasoning level.

OpenAI Launches a Codex Keyboard Amidst Pending Lawsuit with Apple

While OpenAI launched this product, reports of another screen less speaker also emerged in some media publications OpenAI has officially entered the hardware market. But, it is nothing like what Apple's lawsuit suggests by way of a handheld device. The ChatGPT-maker announced the launch of a $230 light-up keyboard that is designed to pair with the company's AI coding assistant Codex. The product is called Codex Micro. Designed in collaboration with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder, Codex Micro is being promoted as a fancy way for ChatGPT users to manage their AI coding agents that can write and execute code with the bare minimum of human input. "Designed with Work Louder, the kbd-1.0-codex-micro brings your agent workspace into reach. Keep active chats close, spot what every agent is doing through live RGB feedback, and map your most-used Codex actions to tactile controls built for the way you actually ship," OpenAI has said in a blog post. The device contains light-up agent keys that show the status of AI agents. Then there are some customizable Command Keys that act as shortcuts for frequent Codex actions that the user might think of. And, there is also a joystick for launching common workflows, besides a dial that adjusts how much computing power can be delivered per a given task. Sounds like gamification of the process, right? In some ways, this is so as the idea behind OpenAI's launch of the device seems to be that instead of managing agents via a smartphone or desktop app, one can now use the Codex Micro as the "command centre for all agentic work." What's more, the device may just make you look cooler, as it is customisable via the ChatGPT app. Of course, the real story behind the story is quite obvious for everyone, most of all Apple that has taken OpenAI to court claiming that the company's senior leadership has a deliberate strategy to extract confidential information through job offers. The lawsuit claimed that OpenAI then used the information to develop its own hardware device. Of course, OpenAI has denied it. The Codex Micro is nothing like the device that Apple's lawsuit had suggested in its own way. Moreover, media reports also indicated that Codex Micro could be a limited time product, presented as a novelty designed for appealing to the coders themselves - some sort of a flashy accessory that represents OpenAI's entry into the hardware segment. Maybe, this isn't the real thing. Bloomberg reports that OpenAI could be coming out with a mobile smart speaker with integrated AI capabilities that syncs with ChatGPT and provides multiple home AI services. This device is said to be under development and is being designed on purpose as a screen-free humanlike AI companion. While details remain sketchy, what caught our eye in this report relates to the fact that it is claimed to have been developed with help from former Apple engineers who had earlier worked on products such as the iPhone and MacBooks. Maybe, this is just another example of the subterfuge that companies plan when faced with legal troubles.

OpenAI Launches Codex Micro: Check How this Programmable Macropad Works

OpenAI has launched its first branded hardware product, the , a programmable mechanical macropad in partnership with Work Louder. Unlike earlier speculation around a Jony Ive-designed AI device, the launch is focused on developers using Codex, the AI coding and productivity assistant from OpenAI. The device is priced at $230 and is being released in limited quantities. It arrives as Codex nears 9 million users globally, and the accessory is a niche yet strategic product targeted at developers who work with AI coding workflows.

OpenAI enters hardware market with Codex Micro: What is it and how much it costs

HIGHLIGHTS OpenAI has introduced its first hardware product. The new device is called the Codex Micro. OpenAI has priced the Codex Micro at $230. OpenAI has introduced its first hardware product, but it is not the AI device that the company is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive. Instead, the new product is made for people who use Codex, OpenAI's coding platform. The new device is called the Codex Micro. It is a small keyboard-like controller created in partnership with keyboard maker Work Louder. According to OpenAI, the limited-edition device is designed to give users an easier way to manage and monitor their Codex AI agents. The Codex Micro is a compact square-shaped pad with 13 mechanical keys, a joystick, a dial and a touch sensor. It closely resembles Work Louder's Creator Micro 2 keyboard. OpenAI claims that all of its controls can be customised through the ChatGPT desktop app. OpenAI has priced the Codex Micro at $230. It will be sold through Supply Co while stocks last. The company has not revealed how many units will be available. Also read: OnePlus may shut down in India as Oppo plans major global restructuring: Report In a video introducing the device, Work Louder co-founder Mike Di Genova explained some of its key features. He said the Micro has six frosted keys that provide a "live view of your Codex threads," and uses different colours to show the status of a task. The lights can indicate whether a task is complete, running, needs feedback, or has run into an error. Apart from status updates, the keyboard also includes command keys that can be assigned to common actions. These include push-to-talk, accepting or rejecting changes, and sending commands. Buyers will also get 32 extra keycaps of Codex icons. The joystick can be used to start common workflows, while the dial can adjust the AI's reasoning level. Also read: Apple plans to buy chip startups to catch up in the AI race: Report The Codex Micro is different from OpenAI's larger hardware project with Jony Ive. That upcoming product is still under development and is expected to be an AI-focused device that allows users to interact with ChatGPT through voice. Reports suggest it could arrive next year, but OpenAI has not officially shared details about it yet. With the launch of the Codex Micro, OpenAI is taking its first step into hardware.