- 6/13/2025
On this week's Tech Today, we talk about the upcoming AI device which OpenAI and iPhone designer, Jony Ive, are working on. This device could revolutionise the way we use AI, and it's expected to be launched in 2026. We also look at the new compact flagship by OnePlus, the OnePlus 13s and a lot more tech in this week's episode.
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00:00There is a secret AI device in the making and the whole tech world is talking about it because
00:20it's being made by the same man who designed the first iPhone and why is it really big?
00:25Because OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are making this AI device for people.
00:31What could this device offer and why should you be excited about it?
00:35That's our big tech story for this week's show.
00:38Also for this week's review, we have the compact flagship from OnePlus under 50,000 rupees.
00:44This is the OnePlus 13S.
00:45So should you drop the idea of buying the iPhone 16E and go for this one?
00:50We'll tell all in our review.
00:52Plus, we have the big screen OnePlus tablet also in the studio.
00:56And if you are looking for an Android ecosystem, a substitute maybe for the iPad, should this
01:01be the ideal substitute for you?
01:03We'll talk more about that on the show.
01:05I'm Cyrus and all of this on this week's super episode of Tech Today.
01:13Before we unravel the mystery behind this AI device, which we'll talk about that in the
01:18show, we have some catching up to do with what's really buzzing in the tech world.
01:23Apple's big WWDC event is next week.
01:26A teaser on what to expect if you have the iPhone.
01:29Plus, we have actual flying cars coming in 2026.
01:34This and more in our top news of the week.
01:37Klein Vision's air car, which transforms from a road vehicle to an aircraft in under three
01:48minutes, will reportedly hit the market in 2026.
01:58It's estimated that this vehicle will be priced between $8 lakh and $1 million.
02:04The Slovakia-based company has completed over 70 hours of successful test flights with a
02:11certified flight license and 1,000-kilometer range.
02:14This two-seater hybrid aims to redefine personal transportation.
02:19Think of it as your sci-fi commute becoming real.
02:23No traffic and just the sky.
02:24The keynote is expected to showcase iOS 26 with a visual revamp inspired by Vision OS and new
02:38AI-powered features deeply integrated across apps.
02:47Mac OS, iPad OS and Watch OS updates are also in the pipeline.
02:52A surprise might come from the AirPods team.
02:56Rumors hint at sleep tracking and even camera-based gesture controls.
03:01This could be Apple's biggest leap yet into the personal AI, especially as it races to catch
03:07up with Google and OpenAI.
03:09Stay tuned to Tech Today as we'll get you all the updates from this mega-event on next week's show.
03:15OpenAI has launched its first international education platform in India, partnering with
03:26the India AI mission under the IT ministry.
03:31As part of the launch, OpenAI and India AI signed an MOU to expand AI learning across the country.
03:39The new OpenAI Academy in India will offer AI training for students, developers, teachers
03:45and government officials in English, Hindi and soon more regional languages.
03:51The program includes online courses, expert workshops, hackathons in seven states and aims
03:57to train one million teachers in generative AI.
04:00OpenAI is also offering $1,000,000 in API credits and will invite hackathon winners to its global
04:08day-of-day.
04:09This marks a major push to make AI skills accessible across India and enhance the India AI mission.
04:16Microsoft is bringing AI video generation to everyone with its latest offering.
04:32Through Bing's mobile apps, users can now access a free text-to-video feature powered by OpenAI's
04:39SORA model.
04:39It lets you create short five-second vertical videos using just a simple text prompt, perfect
04:46for quick stories or social posts.
04:48You get 10 videos free, after which Microsoft reward points are required.
04:53The company said that the desktop access is rolling out soon.
04:57This marks another major step in AI content creation, becoming mainstream and user-friendly.
05:08The chaotic leadership shake-up at OpenAI in late 2023 is being turned into a Hollywood film.
05:16Titled Artificial, the movie is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios.
05:23Andrew Garfield will reportedly play Sam Altman, who was abruptly fired and rehired within five
05:29days.
05:30Monica Barbaro and Yura Borisov are in talks to portray Meera Murati and Ilya Sudskeva.
05:36The firm promises to unpack the power struggles behind one of the most important companies
05:41in the AI world.
05:51All right, picture this.
05:52The guy who built ChatGPT just hired the guy who designed the first iPhone and together,
05:59they're cooking up something that might just kill your smartphone.
06:03Now, I am not making this up.
06:05This is official.
06:06Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and Johnny Ive, the man who designed the first iPhone and many
06:12other successful Apple products are making a mystery device.
06:15Now, the thing is, is this a phone?
06:18A wearable or something that you have never seen before?
06:21That's what we are here to discuss on our big tech story.
06:24Because this is big news, as this device could change the way we use technology.
06:30Now, remember the way the iPhone changed the smartphone industry?
06:34Could this device bring about a tech revolution?
06:37Let's find out.
06:38A deal worth 6.5 billion, one of the biggest in tech history.
06:59Sam Altman is betting big on this new partnership.
07:04And Sam isn't just trying to be the next Steve Jobs.
07:08He's trying to redefine how we even think about using AI.
07:13And for that, he doesn't just need software, he needs hardware.
07:20And who better to call than the guy who literally designed the iPhone?
07:26This is made possible with the acquisition of Johnny Ive's startup, Love From,
07:31and this mega project is being called I.O.
07:35Is that a cue from Apple?
07:38Anyway, this isn't just a product.
07:41It's going to be a philosophical shift.
07:43A way to make AI feel human.
07:50Now, why is Sam so interested in Johnny Ive?
07:53What's the big deal about this man to spend so much on him?
07:56Johnny Ive is the visionary behind some of the most successful products launched by Apple.
08:02He joined Apple in 1992 and by 1998, the man changed everything with the Macintosh, giving
08:11it a completely new design.
08:20He worked closely with Steve Jobs and came up with the iPod in 2001 and then the big launch
08:26of the iPhone in 2007.
08:29He didn't stop there.
08:31He was instrumental in the launch of the iPad in 2010 as well.
08:35Each of these products set the trend for the industry.
08:38It was a cultural reset and over the years, many smartphone and gadget companies have garnered
08:45success by trying to replicate the design of Apple products.
08:49This is the impact that Johnny Ive had and he's already started building for OpenAI.
09:06The first one we've been working on, I think, has just completely captured our imagination.
09:16You know, Johnny called one day and said, this is the best work our team has ever done.
09:20I mean, Johnny did the iPhone.
09:21Johnny did the MacBook Pro.
09:23I mean, these are like the defining ways people use technology.
09:28It's hard to beat those things.
09:29Those are really wonderful.
09:31But in 2019, Johnny left Apple and ventured on to start his own design company called Love
09:37From.
09:39But with this new partnership, the iPhone designer is stirring up a lot of excitement among the
09:45tech community.
09:46But here's the thing.
09:51Making AI hardware is no walk in the park.
09:54Many tech giants have tried this and failed miserably.
09:58Take for instance, the Google Glass project.
10:01When it came and we saw the previews, we all thought this would change the world and it turned
10:07out to be a flop.
10:08And more recently, remember the human AI pin?
10:12The $700 wearable assistant that was also hyped but didn't live up to the expectations.
10:17It was marketed as a smartphone replacement but struggled to replace even a sticky note.
10:24The story isn't that different for this other gadget, the rabbit R1.
10:29A supposed AI assistant in your pocket.
10:32Even this didn't go mainstream and struggled to capture the curiosity of its users.
10:37It looked cute, grabbed the attention of many tech influencers, but after using it for a couple of weeks, people got bored and ditched the product.
10:47So clearly, there is no AI hardware that's ruling the roast and I feel that's why Sam is looking to enter this space because I guess he truly believes that he can make the AI hardware that's just not for show but also practical in many ways.
11:08And we are not saying all AI gadgets have had a tough time, the Meta AI glasses are finding a lot of takers globally and that success has translated to the glasses launching in India as well.
11:21As a wearable, it's intuitive and has a lot of practical uses.
11:27But the device OpenAI is planning is expected to go beyond just an AI communicator.
11:34While many of Johnny's designs were success stories, he also had a list of flops.
11:40So we need to take that into account that a lot is riding on his shoulders for him to get it right for OpenAI.
11:47Now, since the company is looking to drive profits with this venture and get some returns from the $6.5 billion that they've invested, this device needs to be a hit, at least for Sam's sake.
12:00But what do we really know about this device that Sam and I are planning?
12:06Now, insiders say that this might be a screenless AI companion and it will more like be a clip-on or something with voice and vision.
12:15Now, this could be a device that sees the world like you do and responds in real time.
12:21Now, prototypes reportedly feature a very minimal design, no screen and intuitive interaction.
12:26Now, something like that complements your phone but doesn't replace it.
12:32That's the idea.
12:34Well, one guy for sure knows how it will be like because Sam has been using a prototype of this device and here is what he thinks.
12:42Johnny recently gave me one of the prototypes of the device for the first time to take home and I've been able to live with it.
12:49And I think it is the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.
12:54Whatever it is, it needs to be simple and sophisticated like the iPhone was because we all loved it, right?
13:00Now, the idea should be an ambient AI which is always there, always aware and never in your face.
13:07Remember how the iPhone just changed the way we interacted with smartphones, it needs to be similar
13:12because remember, the iPhone had multi-touch, a music player, a web browsing platform, all of this bundled into one device.
13:19So, this AI device should be something similar, revolutionary.
13:24This AI device by OpenAI needs to replicate that utility without being overwhelming.
13:30It should be able to seamlessly interact with you and other devices you use
13:34and should not restrict you to a closed ecosystem.
13:39So, when can we expect a final product from OpenAI?
13:43Now, reports suggest that we might actually see a product as early as 2026
13:48and also that Johnny Ives' big comeback into tech after Apple, this is big for him.
13:55Now, this means everyone is looking forward to the design wizard to give another hit.
13:59So, the expectations are also very high.
14:02But here's the thing, I don't think OpenAI wants to sell you just a device.
14:08They really want, like, you to have the experience, the future of interaction
14:12and building something like this will take time.
14:16However, I would not want to be that relaxed
14:19because remember what happened with DeepSeq and OpenAI, that entire fiasco,
14:23how DeepSeq took the entire US tech industry down.
14:27Now, the Chinese are always launching something innovative in the AI space
14:31and Sam does not want another DeepSeq fiasco for himself.
14:35So, he really needs to be quick with this one.
14:39So, what do you think that this device should look like?
14:42What should it offer and how much should it cost?
14:45And do you think that the Sam and Johnny partnership
14:48will be able to revolutionise the way that we look at the tech industry?
14:52And will this device be, like the iPhone, will be able to replicate the iPhone's success?
14:57We would love to hear from you because remember,
15:00this 2026 era, because it's just a couple of months away,
15:04we're not that far.
15:05So, we can expect something very revolutionary in the months to come.
15:15Honestly, if I could design a compact flagship smartphone with a big battery,
15:20this is what it would look like.
15:22This is the OnePlus 13S.
15:24Now, this one has some serious AI steroids inside of it
15:28and priced very smartly, under 50,000 rupees.
15:30You also have phones like the iPhone 16E and the S25
15:35from Samsung competing in this compact flagship segment.
15:39But does the OnePlus 13S have what it takes to challenge these big players?
15:44Here's our review of this one, the OnePlus 13S.
16:00Let's start with the design.
16:03This is one of the handiest OnePlus phones we've used in years.
16:08And I mean that, literally.
16:13It's thin, it's light, just 185 grams
16:17and thanks to its 6.32 inch flat display and compact width,
16:21this thing disappears into your jeans' pockets,
16:24like how my salary disappears in the first week after payday.
16:28But here's what surprised me.
16:30Even with the smaller size, it feels premium.
16:34And this green silk variant feels like velvet met satin.
16:39Just don't let it slip.
16:41Plus, that new plus key, it's a total game changer.
16:47Okay, not really.
16:49Because we've already seen this tech on the iPhone since 2023.
16:53And now, OnePlus has added it too.
16:56We can map it to multiple functions,
16:58but the one which we felt the most relevant
17:00is waking OnePlus's new AI.
17:03But more on that in a second.
17:10This thing runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
17:13And trust me, it shows.
17:15I threw everything at it.
17:17Gaming, split screens, endless social scrolls,
17:21and it didn't break a sweat.
17:25The new vapor chamber cooling system inside
17:27means temperatures stay chill
17:29even during marathon BGMI sessions.
17:32With support for up to 120fps gameplay,
17:35the smaller screen experience might not appeal to all,
17:38but it can take the load.
17:41What's wild is the battery.
17:435,850 mAh in a phone, this compact.
17:47I actually got close to three days on average use.
17:50Three days.
17:54That's unheard of in compact flagships.
17:56And even when I needed use,
17:5880W Super Vogue charging
17:59had me topped in under 30 minutes.
18:03Let's talk about the camera now.
18:05You've got a 50MP main shooter here
18:07that delivers crisp, well-balanced shots.
18:10Low light, it holds up.
18:12Portraits, surprisingly detailed.
18:15Now, yes, there's no ultra-wide camera here.
18:17And initially, I missed it.
18:19But it wasn't a deal-breaker.
18:21The telephoto, AI-powered edits made up for it.
18:25Plus, I'm not taking landscape shots every day.
18:28I'm mostly snapping food,
18:30faces for my Insta stories,
18:32so I'm good.
18:33Now, let's talk about the headline maker,
18:35the AI.
18:36Because OnePlus is really pushing this one.
18:39This new AI assistant saves anything you swipe upon
18:42to AI search that digs through your PDF,
18:46notes, and even summarizes WhatsApp texts.
18:49It's surprisingly useful.
18:52You also get VoiceCry,
18:53a real-time transcription of calls on phone and WhatsApp.
18:58The translation is not that accurate
19:00if the audio isn't clear.
19:02And of course,
19:03the OnePlus 13S brings Circle to Search
19:05and Gemini integration,
19:07making Google's AI tools
19:08feel like they are part of the device.
19:11All right, verdict time.
19:24Here is the bottom line.
19:25The OnePlus 13S, by the way,
19:27is a compact flagship
19:28that doesn't really cut corners.
19:30You're getting top-tier performance,
19:32a premium glass built,
19:34and metal also included.
19:35And useful AI features, by the way,
19:37which not only help you understand the phone,
19:40but also improve the way that you use your phone every day.
19:44And that's very important.
19:45Now, this built-in AI
19:46is going to enhance your overall productivity,
19:48but all of this is powered by a massive battery,
19:52which is also quintessential in a phone
19:54that is so compact to hold in the hand.
19:57It's almost like fitting a V8 engine into a go-kart.
19:59And kudos to the OnePlus team that they have done this.
20:02Now, in terms of pricing,
20:03it really hits the ball out of the park.
20:06And having all of these specifications,
20:07the battery, the processor,
20:09under 50,000 rupees,
20:10I think they have really done it really well.
20:12And this is serious competition, by the way,
20:13for the likes of the iPhone 16e
20:15and the Samsung Galaxy S25,
20:18if you are looking for a compact flagship.
20:21Because a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
20:22in such a compact form,
20:25I think it is really great.
20:27And OnePlus might have just cracked the code
20:29when it comes to flagship-level performance
20:32in such a compact form factor.
20:40And while the OnePlus 13S
20:42might be the compact flagship
20:44that fits easily into your pocket,
20:46what about something that fits into your backpack
20:48and is your binge-friendly companion?
20:52I'm talking about the OnePlus Pad 3.
20:55Now, this is the latest tablet by OnePlus
20:58that's made for your work, place, roll, repeat,
21:01that kind of stuff, right?
21:02Because that's what you do.
21:03So, let's have a look.
21:04First impressions.
21:05It's sleek.
21:06That's an all-metal body
21:08that feels solid and premium.
21:10And yet, somehow, it's lighter in the hand.
21:12And somewhere around 700 grams,
21:15which is great.
21:16It's perfect for carrying around.
21:17Or if you want to just pretend
21:19that you're working and carry it into your office,
21:21it's great for that.
21:22And also great for watching
21:23your general Netflix content.
21:25Now, let's talk about the display a bit.
21:2713.2 inches.
21:29Now, that is big.
21:30But the thing is, it's crisp and bright.
21:32Great for gaming, your movie nights,
21:34emails, and those endless YouTube sessions
21:36you have when you're watching these conspiracy videos
21:39till 2 a.m. in the morning.
21:40Now, for outdoor use,
21:42I would have liked an anti-glare coating
21:44because while it's not a deal-breaker,
21:47sometimes when you're using the pad outside,
21:48might be a problem.
21:50Now, under the hood,
21:51the pad comes with a powerful processor,
21:54and it's no slouch.
21:55This is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset,
21:59which is great for multitasking,
22:01smoothly switching between applications,
22:03even if you're running Google Docs, Spotify,
22:06and even playing demanding games
22:08like Diablo Immortal,
22:09which is absolutely seamless.
22:11I've played the game.
22:12It runs perfectly.
22:13Now, you cannot play for longer sessions
22:16because of the weight.
22:17It is a bulky laptop,
22:19which is why it's better to get a folio stand,
22:21which is basically a cover, always recommended.
22:24Also, if you're already using a OnePlus
22:26or an Android device within the ecosystem,
22:29the sync is really strong
22:31because you'll be able to mirror the phone,
22:33transfer documents, transfer images,
22:35and it will be absolutely seamless.
22:38Now, there is an accessory,
22:40you know, which I really wanted to mention,
22:42and which is the keyboard.
22:43Now, this accessory connects really well
22:45with the battery magnetically.
22:48Yes, kind of transforms it
22:50into a mini productivity machine,
22:52but I won't replace it with my laptop.
22:56Again, I am reiterating,
22:57this is not a replacement for your laptop,
22:59but look at it as more like an extension
23:02of your smartphone just with a bigger display.
23:05You can type, edit, you know,
23:06take your Zoom calls, do a lot of the things,
23:09but the magnet situation with the keyboard,
23:11that's a bit iffy right now.
23:13It's not the strongest grip,
23:14and that is something that I feel
23:16OnePlus really needs to work upon.
23:18Now, the battery life is really impressive on this one.
23:21More than 12,000 mAh,
23:23and that one really kicks in
23:25when you want to use it for long hours.
23:27Now, I have been squeezing it
23:28for more than two to three days on a single charge.
23:31I've been streaming, note-taking,
23:33and doing whatnot,
23:34and it's been my, you know, companion.
23:36It's been great with me.
23:37Now, when it comes to juicing up,
23:39when you want to charge it,
23:41it also supports fast charging,
23:43which is great because this is 2025.
23:45I really do not want to wait for my devices to charge,
23:48and OnePlus has taken care of that.
23:50You even get the charger in the box.
23:52So, what is really the OnePlus Pad 3?
23:55It's a slick, lightweight,
23:57all-metal entertainment engine,
24:00and which you can also use for productivity
24:02because multitasking and all of the tasks
24:04that you run on it are absolutely great.
24:07Yes, the magnet problem is kind of an issue,
24:10so we can deal with that if you are okay with it.
24:12The anti-glare on the screen, again,
24:15if it's not a deal-breaker,
24:16it's absolutely fine for you,
24:17but it nails the basics,
24:19and I really liked it
24:20what the OnePlus Pad 3 can give us.
24:23So, if you are looking for a high-end tablet in the market
24:26that, again, competes with the likes of the iPad,
24:29gives you that kind of functionality and productivity,
24:32the OnePlus Pad is really a good option for you to have,
24:35and you should consider it
24:36because it's been priced really, really well,
24:39and the Android ecosystem works for you.
24:41So, the big mystery,
24:46is this the beginning of the end for smartphones
24:50as we know them
24:51because OpenAI is building the next super gadget,
24:55or is it going to be just another overhyped tech
24:58that might end up becoming a $6.5 billion paperweight?
25:02No one really knows for sure right now,
25:04but Sam knows, and Johnny Ive,
25:06both of them are combining
25:07to make this gadget a possibility,
25:09and that could just completely change
25:11the way we look at technology.
25:13Either way, the AI device war has officially begun.
25:16Until then, keep your phones close
25:18because they might just not be there in the future.
25:22I'll see you next week with a brand new Tech Today.
25:25I'll see you next week.
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