Nothing is preparing to launch its first product built around artificial intelligence from the ground up. The device will arrive in December, according to the company's founder and CEO, Carl Pei. He did not reveal exactly what the new product is, saying only that it will have no screen and could not exist as a conventional app.

Pei also described the product as a tool for boosting productivity. His remarks suggest that Nothing is looking for an alternative to conventional smartphones and wearables, although the specific concept behind the product remains a mystery.

A device without a screen or app

Pei shared plans to launch the company's first AI-native product—a product designed around AI capabilities from the outset—on the social network X. According to him, the new device will retain Nothing's distinctive approach to design and attention to detail while being fundamentally different from familiar gadgets.

The most intriguing detail is the absence of a new screen. Pei also stressed that the device could not exist as an app. This points to a standalone hardware product, although its form and how users will interact with it remain unknown.

Nothing's CEO describes the new device as a productivity tool but has not specified exactly what tasks it will perform or how it will use artificial intelligence.

Nothing seeks an alternative to smartphones and AI accessories

Carl Pei has spoken several times about the future of mobile devices and the role of AI agents. In particular, he previously suggested that traditional apps could eventually give way to systems that carry out tasks independently on users' behalf.

The company is also reportedly exploring the possibility of launching smart glasses with AI features and earphones with integrated artificial intelligence. It was therefore initially reasonable to assume that the December release would fall into the wearable electronics category.

In his latest statement, however, Pei distanced himself from familiar AI gadget concepts. He noted that the industry is actively searching for an "iPhone moment" for artificial intelligence—a device that will make interacting with the technology a natural part of everyday life. Among the options being discussed, he listed pendants, pins, glasses, and digital companions.

At the same time, Nothing's founder indicated that he sees the market developing somewhat differently, although he did not elaborate on his position.

Exactly what the company is preparing remains unknown

Nothing has yet to announce an exact unveiling date or disclose the device's technical specifications. It is also unclear whether it will work independently or require a connection to a smartphone.

Only a few conclusions can be drawn from the statements available: it is a distinct hardware product, it will not have a screen, it will not be a conventional app, and it will focus on boosting productivity through AI.

The company will likely answer the remaining questions in the coming weeks. If Nothing does unveil a fundamentally new way of interacting with artificial intelligence, the December announcement will be an important test of how far manufacturers are willing to move beyond the familiar smartphone model.