… OpenAI denies Apple’s allegations Earlier today, Apple filed a lawsuit against former employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan, as well as OpenAI and io Products, alleging “trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract.” In it, Apple accuses its former employees of stealing confidential hardware inf… …
OpenAI hardware timeline reportedly unchanged after Apple trade secret theft lawsuit Marcus Mendes | Jul 13 2026 - 7:36 am PT | Jul 13 2026 - 7:36 am PT Despite facing its second trade secret theft lawsuit in a little more than a year over its hardware ambitions, OpenAI still plans to unveil its fi… …
… This much is clear, however: at every level, from members of its Technical Staff to its Chief Hardware Officer, and in coordination with business partners, OpenAI has been stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information. As a natural result, OpenAI’s nascent hardware business now rests. …
… Additional hardware can be added for an additional $5.99/month. …
… Tan solicited and obtained Apple’s confidential hardware information-belongs to Apple. …
OpenAI rebuts Apple trade secrets allegations in new response with receipts Zac Hall | Aug 3 2026 - 11:05 pm PT | Aug 3 2026 - 11:05 pm PT Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last month, accusing the firm behind ChatGPT of stealing trade secrets related to hardware development. …
… Apple says: The harm is happening now—every day that passes without an injunction allows OpenAI to embed their knowledge of Apple’s stolen information into its hardware development efforts, further damaging Apple and making it increasingly more difficult to unwind the harm. …
… OpenAI had previously told the court that it did not plan to use “io” to name or market its upcoming hardware products. …
Report: OpenAI’s first device will be a portable speaker with a camera and other sensors Marcus Mendes | Jul 14 2026 - 2:14 pm PT | Jul 14 2026 - 2:14 pm PT According to Bloomberg , OpenAI’s anticipated entry into the hardware market is slated to begin with a portable, screenless smart speaker. …