Just pinch the Nothing Ear and Ear (a) and start asking questions anywhere you go.
Nothing has recently launched the world’s first earbuds with ChatGPT integration – the Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a).
Users can activate ChatGPT quickly by just pinching and holding the earbud’s stem. That is, as long as they have the ChatGPT app installed and a compatible Nothing smartphone.
This new ChatGPT feature is only available on the Ear and Ear (a) when paired with Phone (2). But, Nothing plans to extend this feature to Phone (1) and Phone (2a) users through software updates later this month.
Nothing Ear Features
Besides the ChatGPT feature, the Nothing Ear earbuds offer substantial improvements over the previous Ear (2) model.
These earbuds are built around a new ceramic driver that sharpens sound clarity and accuracy.
This material is known for its excellent frequency response and overall sound quality, which is unusual in audio products. Because of this, the vibration amplitude increases by 110% compared to Ear (2), resulting in stronger and more powerful bass. Plus, its particular stiffness also allows for crisper high notes.
The Nothing Ear also support high-resolution 24-bit audio streaming through advanced Bluetooth codecs. This includes LDAC (up to 990kbps, 24-bit/96kHz) and LHDC (up to 1Mbps, 24-bit/192kHz) for powerful audio with minimal compromises.
The active noise cancellation has also been increased to an impressive 45dB, which is nearly twice as effective as the previous model.
For calls, the new microphone design includes an additional vent to better handle wind. They also have improvements in voice technology that reduce call interference by 60% compared to Ear (2).
Battery life has been extended by 25% over their predecessor. Case in point, the Nothing Ear have up to 40.5 hours of playback with the case and 8.5 hours of continuous use on a single charge.
For times when you need a quick power boost, a 10-minute charge provides an extra 10 hours of playback. So, you always have enough listening time throughout your day.
Finally, the Nothing Ear combines sleek style with durability. These earbuds have an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, so you can bring them along on your outdoor runs.
Nothing Ear (a) Features
The Nothing Ear (a) are the budget-friendly counterparts of the Nothing Ear.
While they don’t have the ceramic drivers or LHDC codec support found in the Ear, these earbuds make up for it with their unique design language and longer battery life.
Inspired by Nothing’s philosophy of simplifying designs to basic colors and simple elements, the Ear (a) headphones display a fresh, bubble-like look in a bright yellow color. This color choice reflects the brand’s minimalist yet fun approach to product design.
The case is also influenced by every day pill packets.
Created for easy carrying, this features a distinct bubble-like shape that is not only eye-catching but also practical. It has a slim, rectangular shape that fits easily into pockets, along with a very light build.
Their design also includes a better microphone system, similar to the Nothing Ear.
Internally, the Ear (a) are equipped with an 11 mm dynamic driver that provides excellent sound quality. This is improved further by LDAC codec support for clearer audio with reduced distortion.
The Ear (a) also step up their game with smart active noise cancellation. This automatically checks for noise leakage between the earbud and your ear canal. Then, it adjusts the noise cancellation as needed.
Like the Nothing Ear, the Nothing Ear (a) also provide direct access to ChatGPT. When connected to a compatible Nothing handset, users can simply speak into the headphones to interact with the AI assistant, receiving instant replies to questions while on the move for a truly smart device experience.
Where to Buy
Both the Nothing Ear and Ear (a) are now available for pre-order directly through Nothing’s website at a competitive price of $149 and $99, respectively.
The Nothing Ear is offered in classic black and white colors, while the Nothing Ear (a) adds a vibrant yellow to the mix.