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OpenAI launches $230 Codex Micro control pad
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- →OpenAI's entry into hardware suggests a new direction for the company.
- →The Codex Micro offers a specialized tool for developers working with AI agents.
- →This launch could foreshadow more tangible AI products from OpenAI.
OpenAI has introduced its first branded hardware device, the Codex Micro, a $230 keypad developed in collaboration with Work Louder. This device is designed to control AI coding agents, featuring color-coded keys and a joystick for task management. The launch comes amid a legal battle with Apple over trade secrets, highlighting OpenAI's move into the hardware space. The Codex Micro is available through OpenAI's 'Supply Co.' merch section, marking a new direction for the company beyond its software offerings.
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- 1OpenAI Updates Codex with Superapp Features
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- 2OpenAI Codex Goes Mobile in ChatGPT App
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- 3OpenAI and Dell Partner for Enterprise Codex Deployment
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- 8OpenAI's Creative Team Leverages Codex for Innovation
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