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Nothing’s First Stab at Over-Ear Headphones Leak and They Look Appropriately Odd

Nothing knows how to design around its style, even if the result isn’t for everyone.

Nothing’s first pair of headphones has apparently leaked, and it’s nearly impossible to assume they could have been designed by any other company. The over-ear headphones look to have more personality than most popular options on the market, and, well, that’s very on-brand for Nothing.

The company is good at making statement pieces, and has done so with its phones since the beginning. Whether you like the retro-futuristic styling of its products or not is largely a personal preference, but no one can say the brand has an issue with taking a swing with something bold.

We already knew that Nothing was up to something in the headphone space, and it’s even gone on record to say its upcoming headphones will be «better than the AirPods Max,» from Apple. Named the Headphone 1, we expect to see the ear cans officially unveiled on July 1, alongside the Nothing Phone 3.

Nothing didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the leak, but you can check out the video below of the purported upcoming Headphone 1.

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The cups shown in the Headphone 1 leak have a squarish design that’s reminiscent of Apple’s offering shape-wise, but that’s about it. The translucent backing of the cups shows off some of the internals — a signature feature of Nothing devices. Little else can be gleaned from the photos and video, outside of the likely USB-C port.

It appears that Nothing’s feeling fairly confident in the Headphone 1, but we’re still in the dark on official pricing and specs. We’re only a week away from finding out, though the peculiar design will be an acquired taste that will more than likely keep them from mass adoption, no matter how well they perform or how much they cost.

If you’re looking for the best of what’s available right now, don’t miss our picks for the best Over-Ear headphones for 2025.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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