U.S.-based OpenAI posted a teaser video on the company’s official developer X account, “OpenAI Developers,” on June 29 (local time), for what appears to be a new product related to its AI coding assistance tool, “Codex.”
The video displays the message, “Your favorite Codex shortcuts are getting an upgrade,” along with the date “July 15.” An announcement of some kind appears to be planned for that day.
Semi-transparent keys arranged in a grid (Source: OpenAI Developers post; same below)
The video shows a device with a square body featuring multiple components that appear to be buttons and dials. Semi-transparent keys that transmit light are arranged in a grid in the center and can be seen glowing in various colors, including blue, green, and orange. The words “Work Louder | OpenAI 2026” and “You can just build things” are visible along the edges of the body.
Exterior of the square device glowing in rainbow colors
The video does not show details such as the product’s name or price. However, U.S. media outlet 9to5Mac reported, based on the “Work Louder” name written on the body and its appearance, that it is a dedicated input device for Codex made in collaboration with Canadian keyboard manufacturer Work Louder.
Teaser video displaying the “OpenAI” and “work louder” logos side by side
Work Louder is a manufacturer of macropads and keyboards. 9to5Mac reported that the device in the teaser video appears to be a Codex-specific edition of the company’s “Creator Micro 2” macropad. The Creator Micro 2 features multiple mechanical switches, as well as a joystick and touch sensor.
A macropad is an input device that allows combinations of frequently used operations and keystrokes to be assigned to a single key, and it is widely used by creators and developers. If the new device supports Codex shortcuts, it would allow frequently repeated editing operations and the like to be invoked through physical key operations.
Work Louder’s “Creator Micro 2” (Source: the company’s product page)
OpenAI also announced on June 24, via the same account, that registration was open for its developer event, “OpenAI DevDay 2026.” The event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco, United States, on September 29, and the event information lists items such as “Tinker with what’s new.” However, the company has not clarified whether it is directly related to this teaser.
