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OpenAI's Codex hardware

TLDR 30 June 2026, 10:28

OpenAI unveiled the Codex Micro, a keyboard developed in partnership with accessories company Work Louder, at the AI Engineer World Fair. The device was described by OpenAI spokesperson Dominik Kundel as designed to enhance Codex usage. The hardware represents a new physical product category for OpenAI beyond software offerings.

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OpenAI's Codex Micro gadget is currently being displayed at the AI Engineer World Fair. The device is a keyboard designed to supercharge Codex usage and was developed through a partnership between OpenAI and accessories company Work Louder.

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