Nothing, in its recent Q1 Community Update live from Tokyo, Japan, announced the launch of two new wireless earbuds, Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a), along with groundbreaking ChatGPT integrations in its audio and smartphone products. These introductions mark a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience and solidify Nothing’s commitment to innovation and community engagement.
Nothing Ear – Sound, Evolved
A refinement of Ear (2), Nothing Ear preserves and evolves Nothing’s iconic transparent earbud design to deliver the company’s best-ever audio experience, ensuring richer sound without compromising performance.
Sound:
Engineered with audiophiles in mind, Nothing Ear boasts Nothing’s most advanced driver system to date with a custom 11 mm dynamic driver featuring premium materials carefully selected to deliver authentic and clear sound. Enhanced with LHDC 5.0 and LDAC codec support, Ear offers high-resolution streaming over Bluetooth, resulting in powerfully pure audio.
ANC:
Nothing Ear features Nothing’s most effective and intelligent noise-cancelling powers, including a new Smart ANC algorithm and Adaptive ANC, offering noise cancellation almost two times that of Ear (2). With a larger battery, Ear provides up to 40.5 hours of battery life and supports wireless charging for quick power-ups.
Performance:
With improved Clear Voice Technology and Dual Connection support, Ear ensures seamless audio experiences for users, whether in calls or gaming sessions.
Nothing Ear (a) – Let’s Play
Designed for music lovers, Nothing Ear (a) features a head-turning design and powerful noise-cancelling technology, making it the ultimate daily audio companion.
Design:
With a fresh bubble design and vibrant yellow color, Ear (a) stands out while maintaining the signature transparent design of Nothing products.
ANC:
Ear (a) utilizes Nothing’s new Smart ANC algorithm and Adaptive ANC to deliver exceptional noise cancellation, ensuring an immersive audio experience even in noisy environments.
Sound:
Equipped with a new driver and Hi-Res Audio Certification, Ear (a) delivers deeper and more powerful bass performance while streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth.
Performance:
With extended battery life and Fast Charging support, Ear (a) offers up to 42.5 hours of music playback and seamless activity switching between devices.
ChatGPT Integration
Nothing integrates ChatGPT into its earbuds and smartphone OS to offer users instant access to knowledge directly from their devices. Users can pinch-to-speak to ChatGPT from Nothing earbuds and access system-level entry points in Nothing OS, including screenshot sharing and widgets.
Pricing and Availability
In Malaysia, Ear and Ear (a) will be priced at RM 659 and RM 479, respectively, with limited quantities available starting from 27 April on www.crossoverconceptstore.com. General availability begins on Saturday, 11 May, through various retailers and online platforms.