Amid hardware legal battle, OpenAI releases a $230 keyboard for Codex

OpenAI released a $230 light-up keyboard designed to work with its agentic coding app, Codex. The launch comes as the company is involved in a legal dispute with Apple over alleged hardware trade theft.

The product suggests OpenAI is moving beyond software into dedicated developer hardware, even as legal scrutiny clouds its hardware ambitions. If successful, Codex accessories could signal a broader push toward AI-native workflows built around agents and specialized input devices.