OpenAI’s first hardware is a macro pad for Codex coders
THE SO WHAT
A dedicated macro pad for Codex users is a bet that high-frequency AI interaction deserves its own input surface—hardware as workflow amplifier, not just access point. If your product relies on constant AI collaboration, think beyond UI tweaks and explore physical or low-friction triggers that compress the loop.
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