Nothing Introduces New Earbuds: Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a)

Published: 18 April 2024 at 11:08

Technology

Nothing has launched the Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) earbuds, priced at $149 and $99 respectively, as their fourth and fifth products in the headphone category. The Ear buds retain the design from 2021 with improvements in sound profile, extended battery life, and a new Bass Enhance setting. The more affordable Ear (a) model introduces a splash of color for the first time and offers similar features as the flagship Ear buds, including active noise cancellation up to 45dB.

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Nothing to Launch New Earbuds with Playdate Yellow Variant

Consumer tech startup Nothing is set to release new earbuds, the Nothing Ear and the Nothing Ear (a), with a Playdate yellow variant inspired by a certain handheld device. Both models feature a clear, square case, are water-resistant, and offer improved battery life. The Ear is priced at $150, while the Ear (a) will retail for $100. Nothing's new naming strategy drops numbers to focus on the product experience for users. The ultimate iteration of Nothing Audio will be unveiled on April 18th, delivering better battery life and premium quality for users.

Nothing (company) (Wikipedia)

Nothing Technology Limited (stylised as NOTHING) is a British consumer electronics manufacturer based in London. It was founded by Carl Pei, the co-founder of the Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. Investors in the company include Tony Fadell of iPod, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and YouTube personality Casey Neistat. On 25 February 2021, the company announced Teenage Engineering as a founding partner, mainly responsible for the brand's design aesthetic and its products. Nothing's first product, "EAR (1)", was launched on 27 July 2021.

Nothing Phone 1 (Wikipedia)

The Nothing Phone 1, stylized as Phone (1), is an Android smartphone by Nothing. The phone was announced on 23 March 2022 and went on sale on 21 July 2022.