The AI Tamagotchis are coming

Despite past failures of dedicated AI devices, Meta and OpenAI are venturing into AI hardware. OpenAI is collaborating with Jony Ive, targeting a 2027 launch, while Meta plans a pendant-like device for the upcoming holiday season. Both companies are testing the market for physical hardware integrated with their AI software agents, aiming to overcome the "Hardware is hard" mantra and public skepticism towards AI.