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The AI Tamagotchis are coming

Meta and OpenAI prepare physical companion devices to expand consumer AI footprint

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States

Meta and OpenAI are both preparing to release dedicated hardware products over the coming year to establish a physical footprint for their digital assistants. The moves reflect a coordinated effort to gauge consumer interest in tactile companion devices after earlier standalone artificial intelligence gadgets struggled to achieve commercial traction.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by The Verge on 30 Sept 2026, 18:07. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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