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OpenAI plans to enter consumer hardware with an AI-centric smart speaker, potentially launching around 2027, expanding beyond software like ChatGPT into physical products.

Unlike Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod, OpenAI’s smart speaker reportedly integrates a camera plus microphones, enabling environmental awareness and object-based visual queries.

The device could support face recognition for multi-user personalization and shopping use cases, with an expected price range of 200–300 USD and near-term delivery goals.

Apple announced its first major 2026 event, branded a "special Apple Experience," scheduled for March 4 in London, New York, and Shanghai.

The most anticipated launch is iPhone 17e, logically timed after the iPhone 16e anniversary on February 19, signaling Apple’s continued mid-cycle smartphone strategy.

Rumored MacBook and iPad updates may introduce next-generation processors and possibly advanced display technologies, marking meaningful performance and efficiency improvements across core product lines.

Audiomovers unveils the AirCaster plugin, allowing direct DAW audio streaming to AirPlay 2-enabled devices without requiring mix bouncing or file transfers.

The plugin supports high-quality audio streaming up to 24-bit/48kHz on macOS 15.2+, ensuring precise playback through consumer devices like Sonos, HomePod, and more.

AirCaster enhances workflow for audio professionals by enabling real-time mix monitoring across AirPlay-enabled setups, simplifying the creation of universally optimized sound.