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Nothing, the company behind the transparent-designed Ear (1) earbuds, has announced integration with OpenAI’s powerful GPT-4 language model. This integration, available for select Nothing earbuds and smartphones, promises a more intuitive and voice-centric user experience.

While Nothing earbuds have primarily focused on audio playback, the inclusion of GPT-4 expands their functionality significantly. Users can now leverage the capabilities of this advanced LLM through voice commands, potentially transforming the earbuds into a versatile AI assistant. This announcement comes on the heels of Open AI’s announcement of GPT-4 omni or GPT-4o.

GPT-4o’s roll out brings an interesting dimension to Nothing’s integration of ChatGPT into its peripherals. In the announcement, Open AI highlighted a number of extended features that come even with the free version of ChatGPT. It will be interesting to see how this impacts user experiences.

However, there is a caveat. While the news sounds exciting, current reports suggest this initial integration has limitations. Firstly, it’s only compatible with specific Nothing earbuds, including the recently launched Ear (stick) and Ear (a), alongside the company’s upcoming phone models. Secondly, users require a Nothing phone – the Phone (1), Phone (2), or the Phone (2a) – to leverage GPT-4o’s capabilities through the earbuds.

Despite these limitations, the integration of ChatGPT with Nothing earbuds signifies a potential paradigm shift in the way we interact with wearable technology. Imagine a future where earbuds seamlessly integrate with AI assistants, providing real-time information, translation services, and voice-controlled device management – all through a convenient and discreet in-ear form factor.

While the potential applications are enticing, it’s important to acknowledge the ongoing discussions surrounding the safety and security of advanced AI models like GPT-4o. OpenAI, the developer behind GPT-4o, emphasizes its commitment to responsible development, implementing various safeguards during training and deployment. As this technology evolves, continued vigilance and ethical considerations remain paramount.

Nothing does it again and launched their own set of wireless earbuds, the Nothing Ear (2). This one picks up from the first, Ear (1) wireless headphones. It is even priced the same as the previous earbuds at MYR 599.

Right out of the gate, you can tell that this will be a better pair of earphones than before. It boasts Hi-Res Audio certification where the previous one did not. It also packs LHDC 5.0 technology for an even better near lossless audio experience with the Ear (2). There is also an app now, the Nothing X app, to even fine tune the earphones to your ears.

You still get an 11.6mm Dynamic driver inside the earphones. It is one of the bigger drivers you can find on a modern earphone. The large driver could mean that you might get punchier audio from the earphones. That driver is also housed in a new dual-chamber design that is meant to improve acoustics and airflow within the earphone’s case.

Like the Ear (1), it comes with Noise Cancelling technology. Unlike the Hybrid Noise Cancelling technology you find in the first Nothing Ear, the Ear (2) features a personalized and adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology that offers better noise isolation and cancelling than before cancelling up to 40dB of noise. The mics also pick up ambient noise better than before.

Alongside the new noise cancelling technology, the Nothing Ear (2) also now features Dual Connection for you to easily connect and switch between two devices simultaneously and quickly. Of course, it has the new Fast Pair/Swift Pair technology that most modern wireless earphones offer today. The new mic algorithm with three high-definition mics and Clear Voice Technology is meant to pick up your voice better than before for crystal clear calls.

Where the previous earphones offer up to 24 hours of continuous listening experience with ANC turned on, the Nothing Ear (2) offers up to 22.5 hours with ANC on. With each charge, the Nothing Ear (2) offers 4 hours of listening experience at a time, which is also about an hour less than its predecessor. While that might seem to be a downgrade, you do want to remember that the Nothing Ear (2) is more feature packed than ever, which might be why its batteries lasts a little shorter than before.

You get better hardware installation than before too. Where the previous earphones offer IPX4 water resistance, the new Ear (2) offers IP54 water and dust resistance. The charging case offers IP55 water and dust resistance so you can keep the Ear (2) safe in the case.

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The Nothing Ear (2) is now available from all authorised dealers and resellers in Malaysia. There are no colour options available, just the plain white and transparent option you see. As mentioned, it will set you back MYR 599. More on the Nothing Ear (2) can be found on their website.

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All Nothing Earbuds To Get ChatGPT Integration

Nothing Ear (2) Launches, Coming to Your Ears for MYR 599.

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