I tried out OpenAI's new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

OpenAI has released its first hardware product, the Micro keypad, designed to work with ChatGPT. This artisanal accessory features customizable agent and command keys, a voice dictation button, and can be paired via Bluetooth or USB. Despite its unique features, the Micro has received largely negative reviews from its target audience of coders, citing its high price point and the existence of cheaper alternatives, along with a significant learning curve.

• OpenAI launched its first hardware, the Micro keypad, a specialty keyboard designed to pair with ChatGPT.
• The keypad has six customizable “agent” keys and six command keys, and can be connected via Bluetooth or USB.
• A key feature is the voice dictation button for sending commands to ChatGPT.
• Customization and settings for the Micro keypad can be adjusted within ChatGPT.
• The device has received largely negative reviews from hardcore coders, with some calling it a “prank” and too expensive at $230.
• Despite a learning curve, the reviewer found it enjoyable and efficient for personal use once programmed.
• The utility of the Micro keypad is heavily dependent on the user’s frequency of ChatGPT use.
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