$MSFT - OPENAI TARGETS 2026 LAUNCH FOR FIRST DEVICE OpenAI plans to debut its first hardware device in the second half of 2026, according to policy chief Chris Lehane. CEO Sam Altman has teased a simple, screen-free AI device since acquiring Jony Ive’s company, but details remain limited. Lehane said OpenAI is “on track” for a late-2026 reveal, though a sales date has not been confirmed.