Hacker News users are dissecting the Sam Altman and Jony Ive video, questioning the motivations behind it and the substance of their collaboration. A key point of contention is the lack of specific details about their project, fueling skepticism and comparisons to the overhyped Segway launch and Humane's disappointing product. Some users believe OpenAI's hardware ambitions, like a potential phone ecosystem, are unrealistic, while others speculate on the necessity of such devices for data collection. The video's aesthetic choices, like Altman's Lego Adidas shoes, are scrutinized, interpreted as attempts to project a particular image. The discussion also touches upon Jony Ive's post-Apple career, his design choices, and their potential implications for OpenAI's vision. The overall sentiment leans towards skepticism, with many viewing the video as an exercise in hype-building rather than a genuine unveiling of innovation, comparing it to a grift. Some consider Altman's persona unlikable and the project itself as having misguided priorities.