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Nothing increased the price of Ear (1) by almost 50%, now costing $149

Anurag — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:48:22 +0000

Nothing is gearing up to launch a new pair of wireless earbuds later this month. It has been teasing the new earbuds for a few weeks now, and has also confirmed that it will launch its second TWS earbuds, called Nothing Ear (stick), on October 26. However, just a week ahead of it, Nothing has announced almost 50% price increase for its first earbuds—the Nothing Ear (1). Here are the details.

Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei took to Twitter to announce that Nothing Ear (1) will get a 50% price hike later this month. From October 26, the earbuds will be available for purchase at $149. Currently, the Nothing Ear (1) is available for $99. Justifying the price hike, Pei said, “When we started developing it, we only had 3 engineers.” A year later, we have 185. During this time, the Ear (1) has received 15 firmware and tuning updates and is a completely different product to when we launched it. The price increase is also due to rising inflation and a weaker pound sterling.

On October 26, we'll be raising the prices for Ear (1) to $149 due to an increase in costs. pic.twitter.com/jJDlaXzzJ6
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) October 18, 2022

The new price of Ear (1) will likely make the shoppers reconsider their choices. Chances are that many buyers will go for other options, like the Galaxy Buds 2 or the Pixel Buds A-series. There are several other TWS earbuds that are significantly better than the Nothing Ear (1), both in terms of audio quality and price.

To recall, the Nothing Ear (1) earbuds come with a stem design and weigh 4.7 grams each. They are equipped with an 11.6mm speaker driver and support ANC (active noise cancellation). The TWS earbuds are claimed to offer up to 5 hours of listening time with the earbuds and an additional 34 hours of playback with the charging case. Ear (1) carries support for wireless charging and comes with IPX4 sweat and water resistance.

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Nothing Ear (1) Stick leak showcases design of upcoming TWS earbuds; could launch on July 12

Jeet — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:21:07 +0000

Nothing is gearing up to launch its first smartphone in the market and the company has already announced an event on the 12th of July where the device will be officially unveiled.

Ahead of the launch event, an image of the company’s new true wireless earbuds has leaked online, indicating that it could also be launched along with the Nothing Phone (1) smartphone on 12th July.

The earbuds, currently being referred to as Nothing Ear (1) Stick, appears to be a refreshed version of the original earbuds launched by the company as its first product last year. The newly refreshed version comes with a “Stick” case, hence the name.

Nothing Ear (1) Stick appears to be a minor refresh of the original TWS earbuds and doesn’t look like its successor. Although they have an identical design to the existing model, there are two differences.

The stem now has two dots at the bottom instead of one and the “Nothing Ear (1)” branding has been replaced by “Ear (1) Stick.” It is not yet known if the silicone tips have been removed, which may indicate a more affordable price point for the earphones.

Instead of the regular square-shaped transparent case, the company will be offering a slimmer case in a rectangular design but will continue to be a clear case. The company has not revealed when it plans to launch the new TWS earbuds but we are expecting an official announcement on 12th July along with the Nothing Phone (1) smartphone.

Nothing schedules “The Truth” keynote event for March 23

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:02:59 +0000

Carl Pei’s Nothing last year launched its first product – the Nothing Ear (1) and the set of wireless earbuds was an instant hit. The company has since made some moves that signaled plans to expand its product offering to include smartphones and other smart products. Last year, a partnership with Qualcomm was announced and only a few days back, Nothing CEO Carl Pei and Qualcomm’s CEO, Cristiano Amon, were spotted admiring a smartphone believed to be the brand’s first smartphone in the works.

Nothing has now officially announced that it would hold an event on March 23 at 14:00 GMT and a countdown is already running on its official website. The event tagged “The Truth” will see the brand release its product roadmap for the year 2022. Well, the company did not specifically reveal what it would unveil on that day but we suspect the brand’s first smartphone that Pei was spotted showing off to Cristiano Amon a few days back.

The only clue that can be spotted on the countdown banner on Nothing’s website is the Snapdragon logo tucked into the bottom left corner. This could be a hint that the company will indeed by unveiling its first smartphone on that day.

At the moment, nothing is known about Nothing’s upcoming smartphone except that it will pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. We expect more details to emerge by way of teasers as the days go by.

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Nothing Ear (1) update adds Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa support

Jeet — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:40:39 +0000

Nothing Ear (1), the true wireless earphones, launched as the first product coming from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pie’s new venture, has received a new firmware update.

The new firmware update adds support for smart voice assistants, including Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri, and Amazon’s Alexa to the device. The feature can be activated or triggered by triple-tapping the earbuds.

The company is rolling out firmware version 0.6700.1.86. With this update, the company has added a feature that will help the product compete against some popular TWS earbuds available in the market.

The official changelog for the firmware version 0.66700.1.86 lists the following:

Stronger connection between Ear (1) and third-party apps and laptops.
Optimised stability when switching between ‘multiple devices.
Voice assistant now available in gesture controls.
More accurate ear (1) battery display in the app.
Improved functionality of the In-Ear Detection switch in the app.

To update the Nothing Ear (1), open the Nothing app on the smartphone and navigate to Device Details > Firmware Update. Make sure that both earbuds are connected to the smartphone and have at least a 10% battery.

The Nothing Ear (1) true wireless earphones were first launched last year and since then, the firm has introduced a new black colored model and has also released a number of firmware updates that fixed some of the issues.

The earphones come with an in-ear design and some premium features, including Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Qi-compatible wireless charging support for the charging case along with the USB-C port.

It also comes with support for Fast Pairing in Android-powered devices but lacks support for iOS auto-pairing. The earbuds are also IPX4 rated for water resistance and the company is promising 24 hours of battery life with the charging case.

Nothing sold over 400,000 units of the Nothing Ear (1), plans to launch four more devices

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:25:42 +0000

Last year, Nothing launched its first-ever product, the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds in multiple markets. Initially, the Ear (1) was introduced in a White color variant with all the fancy transparent casing and Nothing branding. Later, after a few months of its release, the company launched a Black color of the TWS earbuds to keep the brand going. Now, Nothing reveals that the company has gained good figures when it comes to the sales of the earbuds, and, it is planning to introduce more devices in the future.

Carl Pei’s Nothing has sold over 400,000 units of the Ear (1) since its launch. Previously, the company has revealed that between September and October last year, it sold 100,00 units. Having sold more than 300,000 ever since, to date, sure does show the product’s popularity.

That being said, Nothing has four more products in the pipeline. Unfortunately, the company didn’t exactly reveal which are those products. However, its Nothing smartphone was previously rumored. The device is said to be development phase at the moment and may launch next year. Just like the Nothing Ear (1), the Nothing smartphone is expected to be a fancy device and may have transparent housing. The brand has partnered with Qualcomm, so we can guess a Snapdragon SoC inside.

Apart from this, we are also expecting a Nothing power bank, smartwatch, and other gadgets getting unveiled in early 2022.

In related news, Nothing recently brought Adam Bates to the design team as the design director for Nothing. For those unaware, he was previously the head of design & product experience for Dyson.

Nothing ear (1) seen in black for the first time through leaked image

Zohaib Ahmed — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:50:06 +0000

Carl Pei’s Nothing has been doing rather well for itself having tasted success with its very first product itself. Over 180,000 units of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds have been sold already, and the numbers would’ve been even higher had the supply not been so limited. And with such limited stock, it wasn’t surprising to see the earbuds sell in only a single white color option. But that will be changing soon as rumors and leaks about a new black color option have begun to surface.

Just over a week ago, a tipster had disclosed that Nothing is planning to release the Nothing ear (1) black variant soon. And now, we have an actual image of the product, courtesy of prominent leakster @evleaks.

As clear from the above, the black Nothing ear (1) are expectedly identical to their white counterpart and retain the iconic transparent design for both the earbuds and the case. However, the bits that were white earlier have now been splashed with black.

And no, in case you are wondering, the cute little ladybug depicted in the photo does not come free with the earbuds, which is frankly rather disappointing.

Other than the change of color, the Nothing ear (1) in black will likely be preserving all of the goodness from the white variant. As such, their fitting will be as comfy as it can get, with the earbuds weighing just 4.7g each – light enough to forget you’re wearing them. The battery is decent, capable of lasting for 4 hours, 30 minutes with ANC turned on, and 6 hours with ANC off. The charging case boosts the playback time to 34 hours. The earbuds are protected against the elements through an IPx4 rating and come with Bluetooth 5.2 support.

Nothing Ear (1) gets ₹700 price cut in the Indian market; now costs ₹6,200 ($83)

Jeet — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:31:36 +0000

Nothing Ear (1), the first-ever product coming from the newly formed company by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, was launched in India earlier this year in July. The true wireless earbuds have premium features, including ANC and wireless charging.

When launched, the Nothing Ear (1) were priced at ₹5,999 (~$80) in the Indian market but the company later hiked its price to ₹6,999 (~$94). Now they have received a price cut of ₹700, bringing its cost down to ₹6,299 ($83). It is not yet known if this discounted pricing is for a limited time only or permanent.

Nothing Ear (1) comes with a transparent outer casing for the earbuds as well as a transparent charging case. They feature 11.6mm dynamic drivers from Teenage Engineering and each earbud weighs 4.7 grams.

There’s support for in-ear detection, allowing users to adjust Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), activate Transparency Mode, and change the Equalizer settings through the companion Ear 1 mobile application which is available for both iOS and Android.

Other features for the TWS earbuds include IPX4 water and sweat-resistant rating. It comes with Google Fast Pair and features touch controls for playback, noise cancellation/ transparency modes, and volume controls.

Nothing Ear (1) supports both USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging. It is powered by a 570mAh battery which is claimed by the company to offer up to 5.7 hours of battery life per charge and up to 34 hours in total with the charging case.

Nothing Ear (1) tipped to become available in a Black hue soon

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:15:50 +0000

Carl Pei’s start-up Nothing is gearing up to release several products after the successful launch of its first product – the Ear (1) earbuds. The brand recently disclosed that it is working towards the release of five new products. Also, there are rumors of the brand releasing a smartphone and power bank soon. A new tip has now emerged that the brand is planning to release the Ear 1 in a new color hue.

91mobiles quotes noted tipster Ishan Agarwal to have disclosed that Nothing is planning to release the Nothing Ear 1 black variant will soon be released. The tipster did not reveal further details as to when the new color option will be released.

Nothing first unveiled the Ear 1 for the global market back in July and it was available only in a white transparent version. The transparent design is one of the stand-out features of the earbud so, we expect the company to retain the transparent design on the bac variant. With loads of functionality available in the Nothing ear (1) including active noise cancellation, its price of $99 is highly competitive for a start. Much of the established products with similar features are priced higher than the price of the ear (1).

Some of the impressive features onboard include IPX4 water and sweat-resistant rating, in-ear detection that detects if the earbuds are removed from the ear. There is also Bluetooth 5.2 support as well as ANC, among others.

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Nothing’s founder accuses a competitor of disrupting the Ear (1)’s supply chain

Jed John Ikoba — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:03:31 +0000

Founder of audio accessories maker Nothing, Carl Pei has accused an unnamed competitor of its ear (1) earbuds of attacking the company’s supply chain for the product. Pei made the revelation in a blog post to mark the first anniversary of the founding of the company. Obviously, as per the Pei blog post, the company has seen tremendous growth in the first year of its operation and has an overall great outlook, even if industry watchers feel the founder’s optimism may be overstretching the reality.

Pei stated that a major competitor was attacking the Nothing brand in the supply chain by trying to block the company’s access to important components needed to build the ear (1) earbuds. He also alleged that a proximate reason for the alleged action by the competitor could be the price tag of the Nothing ear (1). With loads of functionality available in the Nothing ear (1) including active noise cancellation, its price of $99 was seen as highly competitive for a start. Much of the established products with similar features were priced up to or even more than twice the price of the ear (1).

Pei says the goal within its first year of operations was to make the Nothing brand to be visible and this has been achieved. The Nothing ear (1) earbuds priced at $99, in the words of the founder, are selling like hotcakes, with up to 320,000 orders received for the true wireless earbuds since the product unveiling. About 180,000 of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds have been shipped so far, with up to 600,000 units forecasted to be shipped overall. The company has surmounted several challenges culminating in its formation and eventual manufacture of the Nothing ear (1) true wireless earbuds with ANC.

Pei continues to project an improved second year for the company and there are hints that the company may release a smartphone soon. This will shift the perception of the company as an audio/ headphone company and open it up for more investments. One note reminder however is apt – Carl Pei has had a seemingly flawless performance as the co-founder of OnePlus, and he could well replicate the OnePlus success story with his new company.

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Nothing ear (1) gets a price cut in Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

Ashutosh — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:21:52 +0000

Carl Pei’s Nothing caught a lot of attention for its unique business idea and innovative product roadmap. The first offering by the startup, Nothing ear (1) turned out to be a hit for the kind of features onboard and being placed at such a lower price bracket. While it is being sold for £99, $99, and €99 globally, Indians can get it by paying ₹ 5,999. Well, good news for the Indian fans as the prices are set to further drop during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale.

Among other big discounts is the Nothing ear (1)’s ₹500 flat price cut that makes it a top deal during Flipkart‘s flagship sale. Not to mention the additional card discounts that follow. The effective price including the price cut puts Nothing ear (1) at ₹5500. If these discounts further add up with the existing discount, these earbuds could be available at somewhere around ₹5000.

Packed in a transparent design Nothing ear (1) offers pure and precisely tuned sound and has features like state-of-the-art noise cancellation, find my earbuds, clear voice technology, and is super lightweight, weighing merely 4.7g.

There will be a bunch of new launches and massive price cuts on some big names including the iPhone 12 series, realme GT, and many more. There are card discounts on Axis and ICICI banks which will straight away offer a 10% discount but with, of course, some cap.

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Nothing ear (1) next sale in India set for August 31 via Flipkart

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:30:24 +0000

UK-based consumer tech company Nothing finally took the wraps off the Nothing ear (1) earbuds last month and the earbuds went on the first sale a couple of weeks back. The product was sold out in less than two minutes with just 4800 units made available.

Nothing has now announced that the earbuds will go on sale again via Flipkart on August 31st at 12 noon. Just like the first sale, buyers will get access to free 6 months subscription to Gaana Plus music streaming services. In addition, holders of ICICI Bank Credit cards who make the purchase using their credit cards will get an instant discount of Rs. 500.

The Nothing ear (1) is priced at Rs. 5,999 (~$80) for the Indian market. This is a fairly decent price tag and a further Rs. 500 discount is sure attractive. Unfortunately, Nothing hasn’t disclosed the number of units that will be available for the next sale. We also expect the product to be sold out in minutes in the next round of sales. As a reminder, the Nothing ear (1) adopts a transparent design that exposes the internal components such as the microphones, magnets and circuit board. The earbud utilizes an 11.6 mm driver and brings support for Active Noise Cancellation as well as Bluetooth 5.2. In terms of durability, the ear (1) delivers up to 5.7 hours of music playback on a single charge and that is extended up to 34 hours if the charging case is factored in. The case features ultra-fast charging and supports Qi wireless charging protocol.

Nothing Ear (1) sold out in 2 minutes, but only 4.8K units were up for sale

Sean — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:27:47 +0000

The highly anticipated Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds had just been launched in India. But in just two minutes, the new true wireless earbuds from the former OnePlus Co Founder had been sold out.

In a recent tweet from Carl Pei, CEO and Founder of Nothing, the official revealed that the Nothing Ear (1) earbuds had been sold out in India. Although, this only included around 4.8K units of the new wireless earphones. Carl Pei also thanked the community in India for its support and added that it is working “around the clock to make more.” In other words, despite the limited stock being sold out in the region, the firm is working on bringing in more units since the earbuds has been quite successful in the region.

For those unaware, the Ear (1) is the first product ever from the company and sports a unique transparent design that sets it apart from various other TWS earbuds in the market. The earbuds each weigh 4.7 grams and feature 11.6mm drivers from Teenage Engineering. It also offers IPX4 rating for water resistance. The earbuds also sport in-ear detection and allows users to adjust active noise cancellation, activate transparency mode, and change the equalizer settings through the companion app.

4.8k ear (1) sold out in less than 2 minutes on @Flipkart. Thanks for the support from our community in India! Hang tight, we're working around the clock to make more…

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) August 17, 2021

The earbuds retailed in India for a price of 5,999 INR (roughly 80 US Dollars). This made it quite competitive in the region as it offers specifications that rival earbuds that cost twice or even three times more.

Nothing ear (1) earbuds launched with a unique design and a $99 price tag

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:33:54 +0000

After announcing that its first product will arrive this summer back in February, Nothing has finally taken the wraps off the Nothing ear (1) earbuds. The headphones were announced today during a live stream.

The Nothing ear (1) tries to stand out from the several other earbuds available now with its design. It has a transparent body and you can see the internals through the clear plastic. To be honest, it actually looks much better than expected. Nothing has settled for a closed in-ear design with liquid silicone tips and each earbud (and case) has the product name engraved on it.

The earbuds each weigh 4.7 grams and feature 11.6mm drivers from Teenage Engineering. They have an IPX4 rating making them resistant to sweat and splashes. They also have in-ear detection, and with the companion app, you can adjust active noise cancellation, activate transparency mode, and change the equalizer settings. There is also a Find My Earbud feature in the app. The companion app is available for Android and iOS.

Nothing says the earbuds will provide 4 hours of battery life with ANC turned on and 5.7 hours with ANC turned off. The charging case takes the total battery life up to 34 hours. You will be able to recharge the case via a USB-C port or by placing it on a Qi wireless charger.

The Nothing ear (1) will be available starting on August 17 in several countries and regions including the US, Europe, India, and the UK. However, there will be a limited sale via the Nothing website on July 31. The earbuds will sell for $99 in the US, €99 in Europe, £99 in the UK, and INR 5,999 in India.

Next Week in Tech: Huawei P50 series, Nothing ear (1), ZTE Axon 30 5G, Nokia’s rugged phone, and more

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:02:07 +0000

Next week is going to be an exciting one as there are a bunch of new products scheduled to be unveiled. Among them is Huawei’s much-awaited P50 series, ZTE’s Axon 30 which will have an in-display camera, the Nothing earbuds, and Nokia’s first rugged smartphone. Here is a roundup of what is coming next week:

Xiaomi Smart Home launch – July 26

Xiaomi has a global event set for Monday, July 26, and it has revealed that it will be announcing new smart home products with a focus on cooking appliances. The event begins a 20:00 (GMT+8) and should be live-streamed.

Nothing ear (1) – July 27

After months of waiting, Carl Pei is ready to announce to the Nothing ear (1) earbuds, the first earbuds from his new company, Nothing. The event is scheduled for July 27 and will begin at 14:00 BST.

ZTE Axon 30 5G – July 27

After announcing the Axon 30 Ultra and the Axon 30 Pro, ZTE will announce the standard Axon 30 on July 27. Unlike its siblings which have a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera, the Axon 30 will feature ZTE’s second-generation under-display camera which has been reported to be significantly better than that of the Axon 20.

Nokia XR20 – July 27

Last month, the Motorola Defy launched as the first rugged smartphone borne from a partnership between Bullitt Group and Motorola. Now, we are about to get a Nokia rugged smartphone too. The device is expected to launch as the Nokia XR20 and will be announced on July 27.

Huawei P50 and more – July 29

Huawei has a mega-launch event set for July 29 and the Huawei P50 series will be the star of the show. The P50 series should have launched in the first quarter of the year but had to be delayed as a result of Huawei’s ongoing troubles.

The new phones are not the only new products coming. Huawei will also announce a smart display for kids with a pop-up camera and a new version of its smart speaker. Both products will be powered by HarmonyOS.

Nothing ear (1) companion app appears on Play Store ahead of launch

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:05:06 +0000

The Nothing ear (1) earbuds will be announced next week as the first product from Nothing Inc., the new electronics startup founded by former OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei. Ahead of the launch, the companion app for the earbuds has surfaced on the Google Play Store.

Listed as the “ear (1) – Nothing earbuds”, the app comes in at 10MB in size. The description says the application is compatible with devices running Android 5.0+ and above.

With the app, users will be able to check the battery level of the earbuds and the case. It also has a menu to turn on and turn off features such as Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes, and also adjust the intensity.

There is an option to activate in-ear detection, turn on/off gesture on the earbuds, switch equalizer, and a find my device feature. Users will also be able to update the firmware of the earbuds via the app.

The Nothing ear (1) earbuds will have a transparent design and a matching transparent case. The earbuds will have a price tag of $99 and will pack features such as Active Noise Cancellation, up to 32 hours of battery life (with the case), fast wired charging, and support for wireless charging.

Nothing Ear 1 hype has auction bids reach over 10 times the retail price

Sean — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:10:42 +0000

The Nothing startup from the former OnePlus Founder, Carl Pei, has certainly generated tremendous hype around it, but this is even more evident considering auctions for its Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds limited editions have already reached prices over ten times its original retail value.

As per the auction listing on StockX, the startup’s first product, the true wireless earbuds, has recorded the highest bid of 1,029 US Dollars. This is more than 10 times its original retail price, which is set at 99 US Dollars. While the earbuds will practically be the same as the ones that will go on sale from July 27, these are limited editions and are serialized between 1 to 100. In other words, it is likely to be highly sought after by enthusiasts that can’t wait to get their hands on the new Ear 1 TWS earbuds.

The auction will be over tomorrow, so for those interested, you still have a chance on grabbing a limited edition pair. Carl Pei has been quite secretive with Nothing’s first product, but the official did reveal key specifications of the earbuds in a recent interview. The Ear 1 TWS earbuds will arrive with active noise cancellation support and will offer up to 36 hours of battery life depending on use.

Carl Pei reveals battery life and noise cancellation feature of Nothing Ear 1 TWS

Sean — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:44:06 +0000

While Carl Pei, the former OnePlus Co Founder, had revealed his new tech startup earlier this year, its first product has yet to be launched. But now, the official has revealed more information regarding its Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds in a recent interview.

In an interview with CNet, Carl Pei revealed some additional details regarding the startup’s first product launch and the challenges that were faced during the development process. Pei stated that the company was originally planning on an April 2021 launch for its earbuds, although, issues in the initial iterations of the Ear 1 TWS earbuds caused the firm to delay the launch. The executive has emphasized its focus on ‘transparent products’ that will fit seamlessly into people’s lives.

Thus, the Ear 1 will be mostly transparent, even when paired with their charging case. One can expect a solid white module in the charging case that also houses a USB charging port. The company will also be including red and black contact points to match with the color on the earbuds, making it easier to recognize which respective slots in the charging case house the earbuds. Furthermore, an inverted bubble in the plastic will hold the buds in place. Apparently, this could also be used by fidgeters that enjoy spinning the entire case.

The Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbud will impressively also support wireless charging technology as well. Another major aspect will be its active noise cancellation support, with the earbuds being powered by a 570mAh battery pack that supports fast charging as well. With ANC on, Pei claimed that users can expect up to 24 hours of battery life with the case and up to 36 hours of battery life with ANC off. Furthermore, just 10 minutes of charging the buds in the case will offer up to six to eight hours of battery life, depending on whether ANC is active.

Notably, Pei stated that true wireless earbuds as Nothing’s first product made the best sense for the new startup and that it expects to ship around 310 million units within this year. He believed that differentiating the earphones was also just as important since most TWS earbuds in the market usually look the same, “white with a stem.”

Here is a better look at the case of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:20:12 +0000

The Nothing ear (1) earbuds will launch later this month as the first product from Carl Pei’s new startup. The pair of wireless earbuds will come with a transparent design, one we have not seen in this product space before. Ahead of its release, a new render that shows the case has surfaced online.

The image is from StockX, an online marketplace that started with selling sneakers. Nothing has partnered with the store to sell 100 units via the platform’s DropX auction. As of the time of writing, the highest bid is €437 which is more than four times the €99 price it will sell for when it launches on July 27.

The case of the Nothing ear (1) earbuds is shaped like a square with rounded corners. The top appears to be completely see-through while the bottom has some bit of white plastic that covers the internals including the battery. The case has a round button which is most likely for pairing and right beside it is a USB-C port. The magnets that are built into the case are also visible. We can’t say if the case will support wireless charging as the coil may be buried underneath the opaque white plastic.

While the design of the Nothing Ear (1) will receive mixed reviews, we are pretty sure it will get people talking.

It has been confirmed that the earbuds will have active noise cancellation (ANC) and each one will have three high-definition microphones.

Nothing Ear (1) case render reveals a transparent case design, short stem

Jed John Ikoba — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:29:29 +0000

Accessories manufacturer Nothing has continued to reflect its mission statement to exemplify its product offerings with innovation and technology ahead of the pack while maintaining affordability.

A new image of the Nothing Ear (1) true wireless earbuds reveals transparent components and a refreshingly aesthetic appeal. The render was released via a tweet by Ayush Verma and showed the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds’ case. The leaker claims that the picture was gotten from a Nothing partner website, although the authenticity has not been verified. The concept of the Nothing Ear 1 however aligns closely with earlier leaks and teasers of the device.

The render reflects a minimalist and bent in-ear design with ear tips. It shows a white layer shielding the circuit and the battery of the case. The picture also indicates the likelihood of a square case, a transparent bottom layer, and a short transparent stem for the buds.

The red (left) and black (right) buds possibly contain microphones that will pick surrounding noise using active noise cancellation to give a compelling listening experience.

The Nothing Ear 1 is billed for unveiling on July 27. A special edition with serial number engraving for the first 100 buyers will be available exclusive to StockX. The Nothing Ear 1 earbuds are priced at $99, which is the cheapest it can get for truly wireless earbuds. Apple’s corresponding TWS earbuds are priced at $249.

Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds price in India revealed: Cheaper than the US, UK & Europe’s

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:00:50 +0000

Carl Pei’s new start-up Nothing had announced, a couple of months back, that its first product will be truly wireless earbuds. The gadget was later confirmed to bear the moniker Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds. The startup recently announced recently that the earbuds will be going official in some countries later this month after a slight delay. The prices in the US, UK, and Europe have also been revealed.

Right now, Nothing has officially teased the ear (1) TWS earbuds India price. The earbuds will retail for Rs. 5,999 (around $80). This is notably way cheaper than the prices set for other countries. For reference, the ear (1) will sell for $99 in the United States, while it will retail for €99 in Europe and £99 in the UK. The reduced pricing is impressive and will definitely influence the overall sales in the Indian market.

Nothing’s CEO Carl Pei had already revealed some key specifications of the TWS earbuds. The earbuds are expected to come with a transparent design which he noted is very difficult to achieve since certain parameters such as magnets and glue types have to be put into consideration so as to retain the aesthetics.

In addition, the earbuds are expected to feature a state-of-the-art Active Noise Cancellation. The noise cancellation feature uses three high-definition microphones. It also packs other features that you’ll find in high-end earbuds like the AirPods Pro.

Nothing had earlier confirmed that the ear (1) TWS earbuds will be sold exclusively on Flipkart in India. The product is expected to go live at 18:30 IST (14:00 BST) on July 27.

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Carl Pei reveals features and price of the Nothing ear (1)

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:37:25 +0000

This month is an important one for Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder who left to start his own company last year. The new startup will unveil its first product by the end of the month and it will arrive as the Nothing ear (1). Ahead of the launch, the entrepreneur has granted an interview that reveals key details about the earbuds as well as the company.

Nothing ear (1) design

Speaking to Techcrunch, Carl Pei revealed that the delay with the release of the ear (1) had nothing to do with supply issues but the transparent design. He disclosed that making a high-quality transparent product is extremely difficult as they had to consider certain parameters (magnets and glue type) that wouldn’t have mattered if the product was opaque.

Nothing ear (1) features

The Nothing ear (1) will have three high-definition microphones and active noise cancellation alongside other features found on the AirPods Pro. However, it will sell for a much affordable price than the $249 Apple charges for its earbuds. You don’t have to wait until the launch date to find out how much it will cost as the CEO has let the cat out of the bag.

Nothing ear (1) price and availability

The Nothing ear (1) will be priced at $99 in the U.S., €99 in Europe, and £99 in the U.K. That makes it a direct competitor to the new Pixel Buds A series. Pei revealed that they are able to keep the price tag fair because they will be primarily sold online. The manufacturer revealed a few weeks ago that the earbuds will be sold by Flipkart in India.

The earbuds will launch first in the U.K., India, Europe, and North America before making their way to Japan, Korea, and other regions later. The Nothing ear (1) will be announced on July 27.

Plans for Essential

Shortly after Nothing was formed, the company acquired Essential. In the interview, Carl Pei revealed that they acquired the company for its trademark as it was one of the names they wanted to call the company before settling for Nothing. He added that not only will Essential IP not appear in its first product but they “don’t have any plans to do anything with Essential”!

So if you have had your hopes up about Essential being resurrected by Nothing, they have just been dashed. However, that isn’t to say Nothing can’t change its mind in the future.

Nothing ear (1) gets a July 27 launch date

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:37:13 +0000

Nothing, the startup founded by Carl Pei, the former OnePlus Co-founder, has announced the launch date for its first product, the ear (1). The announcement comes a few weeks after the manufacturer said that it was delaying the launch till later this summer.

The Nothing ear (1) will launch on July 27 as seen in the poster shared by the manufacturer’s social media account. The event is scheduled to begin at 14:00 PM BST.

The ear (1) is a pair of wireless earbuds. The manufacturer had confirmed back in February that its first product will be wireless earbuds with a summer launch date. It was originally scheduled to launch this month but Nothing announced a few weeks ago that the product will be delayed as they had a few things to finalize.

The pair of wireless earbuds will stand out from the several dozens available in the market right now with respect to design. We also expect it to pack a few tricks too.

Nothing has revealed that the earbuds will be sold by Flipkart in India and Selfridges in the UK. We also expect them to be available on the official website too.

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Nothing ear (1) to get launched in India through online marketplace Flipkart

Jeet — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:32:13 +0000

Earlier this year, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei announced his departure from the company, shocking everyone in the industry. Soon after that, he announced his new venture named ‘Nothing’ and the brand’s first product — ear (1), a true wireless earphone.

Today, the company has announced its foray into the Indian market through a partnership with Walmart-owned Flipkart. The Nothing ear (1) will be exclusively available for purchase in India through the online marketplace Flipkart when it gets launched.

As for the launch of the ear (1), it was slated to happen this month, i.e. June 2021. However, the company has pushed the launch to summer. The India launch of the earphones will happen along with the global launch of the product this summer.

The company says that its upcoming first product — ear (1) will combine “notes of transparency, iconic form, and refined functionality.” Back in March this year, Nothing had teased the design of its upcoming TWS earphones and also shared its design principles.

Earlier this year, it had brought on board Teenage Engineering as a founding partner of the company. The Stockholm-based company is known for making audio equipment and has been developing products for sound, music, and design enthusiasts for over a decade.

In February this year, Nothing appointed Manu Sharman, an ex-Samsung Vice President for the role of General Manager of Nothing India. He will also hold the title of Vice President of the company. Prior to his move to Nothing, he was the Head of Product Strategy at Samsung up until December 2020.

Nothing ear (1) gets delayed but will still launch this summer

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:02:35 +0000

Nothing is the new electronics startup founded by Carl Pei, the former OnePlus co-founder who exited the company last year. Last month, it was announced that Nothing’s first product, a pair of earbuds dubbed the “ear (1)” will launch this month, but that will no longer be the case.

Carl Pei has taken to Twitter to announce that the ear (1) will no longer arrive this June as promised due to a few unfinished things. Due to this, the wireless earbuds will now arrive later this summer. There is no specific launch date but we expect it to be announced in late July or August.

Considering this is the company’s first product, it is understandable why there may be hiccups. Even older companies postpone product announcements, so this should not be seen as a sign of trouble for Nothing. At least, we have not heard anything to indicate that.

It has been reported that the Nothing ear (1) will differ from most of the earbuds on the market right now. As seen in the image above, the earbuds have a long stem connected to the head by a thinner piece. That sure is an unusual design. Regardless, the earbuds will have to stand out in more ways than just from the way they look. They should also offer competitive features and value for money in a space as competitive as the earbuds market.

Nothing’s first Wireless Earbuds is dubbed Ear 1 & will launch in June

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 11 May 2021 12:44:49 +0000

OnePlus‘ co-founder Carl Pei earlier this year took the industry by surprise when he announced that he was leaving OnePlus. The tech guru later revealed his next project, a company weirdly named “Nothing“. In February, the startup hinted that its first product will be a pair of wireless earbuds that would be unveiled in the summer. Nothing has now announced that the much-anticipated wireless earbuds will be launching in June and will be called Ear 1.

This was disclosed today in an official press release posted on the company’s website and signed by Carl Pei. Even though the company didn’t indicate that the Ear 1 is a pair of wireless earbuds, the earlier disclosure that its first product will be a pair of wireless earbuds already told us that.

In addition, the press release contains images of a pair of True wireless earbuds with a unique design that won’t struggle to carve an identity for itself. The earbud utilizes a long stem which will make it easy for the earbuds to clearly pick up voices during calls. Since the images are just silhouettes of what the final product will look like, we expect some amazing aesthetics.

Carl Pei

Nothing notes that the Ear 1 is basically the beginning of what promises to be an eventful journey. Going by Carl Pei’s antecedents, we anticipate a retinue of innovative products with spectacular designs tailored to meet the needs of users. The Ear 1 is confirmed to fuse an iconic form with notes of transparency and refined functionality.

Carl Pei also disclosed why the company chose an earphone as its first product. He noted the team loves music, podcasts, and audiobooks. He also noted that the earphones market provides a fertile ground for the company to strengthen its capabilities due to the astronomic rate at which the industry is growing. Nothing also sees the market as begging for differentiation and this is an opportunity to showcase a top-notch design while delivering value from the go. We expect the company to announce a specific launch date for the June event soon.

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