Overview
io Products is the hardware startup founded by Jony Ive (former Apple design chief). Acquired by openai in 2025 as part of OpenAI’s consumer hardware ambitions. Named defendant in Apple’s July 2026 trade-secrets lawsuit. Jony Ive is not named as a defendant.
Recent Developments
- 2026-07-10: Named in Apple v. OpenAI (5:26-cv-07078) — Apple alleges io/OpenAI used misappropriated Apple hardware trade secrets including proprietary metal-finishing techniques (2026-07-11-apple-openai-lawsuit-court-filing)