Razer Project AVA: Will You Be Able to Use ChatGPT or Gemini? CEO Reveals SDK Future on The Verge

The Future of Holographic AI is an "Open Platform"

Since its unveiling at CES 2026, Project AVA has captured the community’s imagination. In a revealing interview for The Verge's Decoder podcast, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan confirmed vital details that change the game for AI and holographic hardware enthusiasts.

🧠Grok, ChatGPT or Gemini? You Choose

One of the biggest unknowns was whether Razer would limit the device to a single AI engine. Although the initial prototype uses Grok (xAI) for its unique personality, Tan confirmed that Project AVA is being designed as an open platform.

This means users will be able to choose the "brain" of their hologram:

• OpenAI ChatGPT: For versatile and productive assistance.
• Google Gemini: For full integration with Google tools.
• Grok (xAI): For those seeking the original conversational experience shown at CES.

More Than Just a Desktop Hologram

Razer's vision goes beyond physical hardware. The key concept is Persistent Memory. Tan explained that your AI companion won't just live in the cylinder but will accompany you ubiquitously, moving to your peripherals like the Project Motoko headphones.

Regarding the current $20 USD reservations, it was clarified that this is not a final purchase, but a priority reservation to manage user feedback before the massive rollout in regions like Spain, the US, or Latin America.

🎓The Future of the Community: Developers Academy at AVASDK

Our network continues to expand. Although on the main avahologram.com site you see the AVA SDK button, the Developers Academy is already live at avasdk.com.

This portal will be the training hub for:

Conclusion: An Ecosystem Without Limits

Razer's decision not to close the ecosystem positions Project AVA as the ultimate tool of 2026. The freedom to choose the AI and the openness towards developers mark the beginning of a new era.