OpenAI's new $230 mini keyboard is for Codex power users (www.businessinsider.com)

OpenAI has launched its first hardware product, the Codex Micro, a $230 mini keyboard designed specifically for power users of its Codex coding tool. Developed in collaboration with Work Louder, this device enhances the coding experience by including six light-up keys for monitoring agent status and enabling users to switch seamlessly between multiple coding agents. Additionally, it features a joystick for navigation, a dial to adjust the agent's reasoning level, and customizable shortcut keys, including a voice recorder for those who prefer audio prompts. This launch underscores OpenAI's commitment to advancing AI-assisted coding, which has seen significant growth, with Codex and ChatGPT Work reportedly reaching 8 million active users. The Codex Micro not only makes coding more tactile and efficient but also signals OpenAI's strategic shift toward integrating hardware with its AI services, indicating a robust investment in enhancing user interactivity and productivity in the AI/ML community.