A Wall Street Journal story claimed SpaceX demoed a slimmer‑than‑iPhone handheld AI device to investors ahead of its IPO, running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and a proprietary OS. The gadget supposedly integrated the company’s x AI assistant Grok, positioning the satellite‑internet firm alongside OpenAI and Rabbit in the hardware race.

Musk quickly responded on X, labeling the report "utterly false." The article notes that SpaceX has previously partnered with T‑Mobile to bring Starlink connectivity to smartphones, suggesting the hardware could bypass iOS and Android app‑store fees. Critics argue the demo may have been a stunt to excite investors rather than a genuine product launch.

Even if the device never reaches market, the episode highlights growing tension between AI service providers and platform owners. Companies like Meta are building dedicated hardware to avoid revenue cuts and store restrictions, a strategy SpaceX appears to consider. The swift denial underscores how speculative hardware claims can spark hype before any concrete roadmap appears.