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OpenAI Unveils Codex Micro, a $230 Coding Keypad Met with Skepticism
Key Points
- OpenAI released the Codex Micro, a 12‑key programmable keypad for Codex users.
- Developed with peripheral maker Work Louder; features RGB status lights, voice‑dictation trigger, rotary dial, and customizable joystick.
- Priced at $230 in the U.S.; not yet available for purchase.
- Target audience is professional developers who rely on OpenAI’s Codex AI coding assistant.
- Reddit and other forums reacted negatively, citing high price, limited utility and the possibility of DIY alternatives.
- No built‑in microphone; voice commands use the host computer’s mic.
- OpenAI hinted at future hardware projects, including a smart speaker and wearable, but those remain rumors.