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January 21, 2026
 
 
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Sweet! OpenAI readies its first hardware launch
 
ANKARA, TURKIYE - JANUARY 13: In this photo illustration, 'OpenAI' logo being displayed on screens in Ankara, Turkiye on January 13, 2026. (Photo by Ismail Kaplan/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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OpenAI is preparing to launch its first hardware device in 2026, with speculation suggesting it could be a pair of AI-powered earbuds designed in collaboration with Jony Ive. The device, reportedly codenamed "Sweet Pea," may feature a custom 2-nanometer processor to handle AI tasks locally.
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Survey: Mobile users report few problems with networks
 
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Mobile network quality is strong, with an average of nine or fewer problems per 100 uses in the past year, although younger users report more issues due to frequent device use, J.D. Power reports. Overall, major carriers are maintaining consistent quality across the US, according to a survey of 20,500 users.
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Sony's LinkBuds clip on for music and ambient sound
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Samsung aims to double AI smartphones by 2026
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Verizon extends phone lock period to 1 year for prepaid
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