OpenAI has released a light-up keyboard priced at $230, designed to be paired with its agentic coding app, Codex. The launch takes place while the company is engaged in a legal battle with Apple over allegations of hardware trade theft.

Why it matters

The release signals OpenAI’s move into physical hardware products tied to its coding tools, occurring against the backdrop of an active legal dispute with Apple.

Who should care

Developers using Codex and those following OpenAI’s expansion into hardware may be interested in the keyboard and the surrounding legal context.