Nothing's first AI-native device ships in December, Carl Pei says

Nothing's move follows a path Pei set out a little over a year ago, when he announced plans for "AI-native" devices and an AI operating system. The December launch would make the company's first concrete product from that plan, moving it beyond smartphones into a screen-free category.

Pei framed the device against a crowded field of AI gadgets and was openly skeptical of the race to find a single breakthrough form. He said "the whole industry is hunting for its iPhone moment" across pendants, pins, glasses, and companions, but added that "looking for the iPhone of AI today is a dead end." That stance suggests Nothing is positioning its device as a focused tool rather than an attempt to replace the phone.

Rumors point to further AI hardware from Nothing, including two pairs of AI smart glasses, one without cameras, and a reported shift toward AI accessories. Whether the December device lands as a standalone tool or as part of a broader accessory line is not yet clear.