OpenAI launches 230 dollar Codex keyboard amid ongoing legal dispute with Apple
OpenAI has released the 230 dollar Codex Micro keyboard for its coding platform as the company faces a trade secret lawsuit from Apple.
1. New Hardware Release
OpenAI has launched the Codex Micro, a $230 light-up keyboard developed in collaboration with specialty designer Work Louder. The device is intended to function as a command center for users of OpenAI’s agentic coding app, Codex. It features customizable keys for shortcuts, a joystick for workflow navigation, and a dial to adjust the reasoning level of AI agents. The keyboard is compatible with the ChatGPT desktop app and is being marketed as a limited-run product.
2. Ongoing Legal Conflict
The release of the Codex Micro occurs during a period of significant legal tension between OpenAI and Apple. On July 10, 2026, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company engaged in the theft of trade secrets to develop its own hardware. Apple claims that OpenAI’s leadership deliberately sought to acquire confidential information for its hardware initiatives. OpenAI has denied these allegations of wrongdoing.
3. Future Hardware Development
Beyond the limited-run keyboard, reports indicate that OpenAI is developing a more substantial hardware product. This device is described as a portable, screenless smart speaker that integrates with ChatGPT and features moving mechanical components. The project is reportedly being led by former Apple engineers and remains in the development phase, with details subject to change.