Nothing plans December release for mystery screenless artificial intelligence hardware

London consumer electronics startup Nothing will release its first artificial intelligence product in December 2026. TechCrunch and BigGo Finance both report that chief executive Carl Pei announced the timeline in a post on the social media platform X. TechCrunch reports that the upcoming launch marks the company's first dedicated artificial intelligence native device. [1][3]

The exact form of the hardware remains unknown. TechCrunch and BigGo Finance both report that the device contains no screen and could not function simply as a software application. TechCrunch reports that Carl Pei described the hardware as a tool designed to increase productivity, built with the specific personality and care that define the company brand. [1][3]

TechCrunch reports that Carl Pei has teased an artificial intelligence first device for some time. TechCrunch also notes that the company previously announced plans to launch artificial intelligence linked smart glasses as well as smart earbuds featuring integrated artificial intelligence features. [1]

Nothing Technology Limited is a British consumer electronics firm headquartered in London. Carl Pei co-founded the startup in 2020 alongside Akis Evangelidis, David Sanmartin Garcia, Steven Gao, and Levi Li to manufacture design-focused smartphones, audio products, and software. [4]