Mark Gurman

Every AIbrief event involving Mark Gurman, in order.

1. August 7, 2026 · Products · 1 source

   Report says OpenAI’s planned smart speaker may use moving parts to feel more lifelike

   Ars Technica, citing reporting from Mark Gurman, says OpenAI is developing a high-end smart speaker with moving components intended to make the device seem more alive. The report also says OpenAI has pushed back on comparisons to Apple products, framing the device as a distinct hardware effort rather than an Apple-style imitation.