Category: 4. Technology

The London-based design disruptor teams up with Ceva to power enhanced listening experiences across the Nothing and CMF sub-brand audio product lines, including the newly announced Nothing Headphone (1)

LONDON and ROCKVILLE, Md., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a move that pushes the boundaries of personal audio, Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, and Nothing, the London-based consumer technology company known for its transparent, design-forward smartphones, audio products and wearables that blend style with performance, today announced a new collaboration to bring Ceva’s RealSpace® Spatial Audio Software to Nothing’s upcoming audio lineup, including the newly announced Nothing Headphone (1), which is the company’s highly anticipated first entry into the over-ear style audio device.

This collaboration, which provides consumers with a more cinematic and intuitive listening experience, marks a significant step in Nothing’s mission to deliver premium, immersive audio to its global user base under the Nothing and CMF brands. By leveraging Ceva’s industry-leading spatial audio technology and premium wireless audio SoCs powered by Ceva Bluetooth IP, Nothing aims to redefine how users engage with music, movies, and games on wireless audio devices.

“Great audio isn’t just heard, it is felt. It is more than just sound, it’s an emotional connection, an immersive experience, and a reflection of personal identity,” said Andrew Freshwater, Head of Smart Product Marketing at Nothing. “With Ceva’s RealSpace technology, we’re delivering an unparalleled audio experience that envelops users in a richer, more lifelike experience that feels like stepping inside the sound.”

Ceva’s RealSpace® Spatial Audio software is designed for low power consumption, efficient compute, and seamless integration into wireless audio devices. It delivers cinematic 3D sound with dynamic head tracking, making it ideal for Nothing’s sleek, design-first approach to consumer tech.

“Nothing is redefining what tech can look and feel like, and together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what it can sound like,” said Chad Lucien, vice president and general manager of the sensor and audio business unit at Ceva. “Our RealSpace technology will ensure Nothing’s audio products deliver a truly immersive and differentiated listening experience.”

About Ceva RealSpace
Ceva RealSpace is a complete Spatial Audio software solution combining precise 3D rendering and accurate, low-latency head tracking. RealSpace supports multiple system architectures, giving you the flexibility to render content directly on TWS earbuds, headphones, XR headsets, or speakers for the lowest latency. Or choose to render on mobile phones, gaming systems, or PCs and save BOM costs on the device. RealSpace operates independently of audio codec choices, source vendors, or device ecosystems and pre-integrated on some of the top audio SoCs in the industry. For more information about the Ceva RealSpace, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-realspace/.

About Nothing
Born in London in 2020, Nothing is building a different kind of tech company – one that inspires human creativity by putting people, design, and excitement back at the centre. From award-winning smartphones to audio products that look and sound different, we’re reimagining how technology should make you feel. Built openly and in collaboration with our global community of over 3 million people, our products are more expressive, more personal, and more fun. In just four years, we’ve sold over 10 million devices and surpassed $1 billion in lifetime revenue. Find out more at nothing.tech.

About Ceva, Inc.
At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today’s most advanced smart edge products. From Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP for ubiquitous, robust communications, to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded application software that make devices smarter, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 19 billion of the world’s most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.

Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market.

Ceva: Powering the Smart Edge™

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

SOURCE Ceva, Inc.

Five years ago we partnered with Binkies 3D to bring you 3D models of the most popular smartphones, then a couple of years ago the 3D viewer gained a side-by-side comparison mode that allows you to size up different models. The latest update improves the usability and accessibility of the viewer.

After you spin the 3D model of a phone, it will now snap to 45° angles horizontally and 90° vertically – this way, you can easily “pose” the phone with a quick swipe. You can still view a phone at any angle while you move your finger/mouse cursor, the snapping only occurs once you let go.

Here, try it:

The ways you interact with the 3D model were improved too. You can use the keyboard to control the interface. And if you are on mobile, you can swipe across the phone to spin it, but up/down swipes scroll the page so you can’t get stuck.

The Binkies team implemented a number of changes to improve accessibility. All visual elements have ARIA labels, which are used by screen reading software. Additionally, colors were tweaked to ensure that they have good contrast for visibility and the slightly transparent background of the full screen view is now opaque, again to boost visibility. The 3D viewer is now compatible with the European Accessibility Act.

You can find 3D views of many popular smartphones in our database by clicking on Pictures in their specs pages. There you will see both official images and our own photos, plus the Binkies 3D viewer. The 3D models for each phone are available in several colors too to help you pick out your favorite.

If you want to see two phones side-by-side, there is a “Size Up” button that shows up when comparing different models.

Reece Rogers: So the ruling was that they can train on the books they have to buy the books first.

Kylie Robison: Yes, and there’s a lot. Talk about nuance. There’s a lot of nuance here that’s a San Francisco judge for one trial for one company. The New York Times, as I mentioned, is suing OpenAI, and I think, as reporters, that’s a big one we’re looking at to see. You know New York Times is alleging that you can use ChatGPT to completely copy and spit out, and, like plagiarism, spit out what their reporters have worked on, and that is not free use. It has to be transformative. So how that shakes out is a big one that we’re looking at. But there’s no like sweeping regulation. We’re looking at free or fair use, which is a much different law, and we’ve evolved as a society, you know it’s it’s nuanced.

Reece Rogers: It’s nuanced and incredibly complicated. And I think something we’re going to keep an eye on for the next year. Two years. So it’s definitely an evolving situation that we are monitoring.

Kylie Robison: We are monitoring the situation. If you go to WIRED.com, you’ll find an incredible report from our colleague, Kate Nibs, who talked about Meta’s lawsuit for this exact problem.

Reece Rogers: Yeah, follow Kate Knibbs. Her reporting is incredible when it comes to AI and copyright. OK, let’s get to another question. These have been so. This has been really fun so far. Thank you, everyone, for all your thoughtful questions, Mary asked. I see your free Claude has access to the Internet. Mine does not seem to have that option, though it’s paid.

Kylie Robison: Oh, yes, I saw that. And then that’s why I logged in. So I was like, where is it in mine?

Reece Rogers: OK, well, let’s take a look, Mary. I’m sorry if I’m not able to help you with this one, you know. I go here. You know where it says, search and tools by the prompt bar, and then I see web search right here, or you can toggle, web, search on and off. Maybe also include in your prompt like, search the web for whatever you’re looking for, and that might trigger it.

Kylie Robison: I’m doing it right now on my end, because I actually don’t see like, choose web search, though I have a paid tier. So I asked, can you search the web. It said yes, and then I asked for updates on the mayoral race in New York, and it searched the web and found it so just prompt and ask like, Can you search the web for this information and that should work.

Reece Rogers: I think this is probably a point where I should bring up that when you’re comparing the web searching between. Maybe ChatGPT, and Claude is that they’re both gonna be fairly powerful, and they’re going to do a good job of looking through the web to find the information you need. ChatGBT specifically has been doing. Licensing deals with Condé Nast, the owner of WIRED, and other companies as well. That brings in even more of our reporting. So if you use ChatGBT, you might see some more WIRED articles than necessarily, if you’re searching the web with Claude. So that’s just like something to keep in mind. I feel like as a user. I wouldn’t really notice the difference.

​UNIT, the Fitzrovia-based independent shortform and longform creative production house, has delivered full post production – VFX, grade and audio for Marks & Spencer’s limited-edition campaign with luxury nightwear designer Olivia von Halle. The film marks the launch of a new capsule collection that blends accessible elegance with timeless 1920s glamour.

An exclusive design collaboration with the London-based fashion label, the Marks & Spencer x Olivia von Halle collection launched on 8 April across stores and online. The coveted 10-piece edit marks M&S’s first venture into luxury sleepwear, reimagining von Halle’s iconic aesthetic for the high street.

The campaign, titled ‘Project Overboard’, invites viewers into a surreal, sumptuous world of slinky nightdresses, silk pyjamas, and opulent colour palettes — hallmarks of Olivia von Halle’s cult aesthetic. UNIT collaborated closely with the M&S creative and production Team to craft a narrative that reflects the collection’s tone: luxurious, modern, and just a little playful.

Created in-house by the M&S team, the campaign was led agency-side by creative director Nicola Creamer, creative lead Jo Dailly, senior art buyer Jasmin Hadfield, and agency producer Pamie Wikstrom.

The UNIT post production team worked closely with M&S to set the tone of the campaign – luxurious, classic but modern, and a bit playful. The goal was to reflect the elevated feel of the collection, the rich textures, and flowing movement. The grade palette played a crucial role in creating a sense of celebratory escapism, with considered VFX that felt confident without being too composed. The sound design added subtle sonic layering to give the film a heightened sense of rhythm and mood.

UNIT’s signature craft helped bring the creative vision for Project Overboard to life — elevating M&S’s exclusive collaboration with Olivia von Halle into a dreamlike campaign. By balancing brand accessibility with luxury aesthetics, the team delivered a film where every creative element works in harmony — the kind of immersive, detail-driven storytelling UNIT does best.

​Adam Luckwell, UNIT founder and co-owner, commented, “This was such a beautifully designed campaign to be a part of. There’s a lot of subtlety in a piece like this. The film had a very specific mood, and we worked closely with the M&S team to ensure that every creative decision — from edit to final grade — supported that vision. It’s a great example of what happens when visual storytelling and craft align.”

For more information on UNIT Studios, visit unit.tv.

The LG C4 is one of the best TVs we’ve ever tested – and the 48-inch is our favourite at this particular size.

Fortunately we have some good news for you. Right now, this spectacular five-star OLED can be yours for just £799 at Amazon.

No fancy codes or newsletter sign-ups, it’s really as simple as that.

So, if you’re in the market for rich and engaging picture, an unrivalled gaming feature set and excellent app compatibility, we’d seriously recommend this deal.

We’ve reviewed the LG C4 in a variety of sizes and always land on a five-star rating. And while the 48-inch model doesn’t go quite as bright as its larger siblings, if you can look past this it still sits comfortably as the best TV of its size.

Sure, the LG C5 has entered the scene, but as far as the C4 is concerned it’s still an excellent pick for quality, feature set and price. And you certainly won’t pick up the LG C5 for £799 at Amazon, like the C4 right now.

There’s plenty of reasons the 48-inch tops our best 50-inch TVs guide (that also includes 48-inch TVs). It’s got excellent picture quality, an unrivalled feature set that is especially alluring for gamers and is incredible value.

For picture, the LG C4 produces a crisp, balanced and rich image that’s even better than its C3 predecessor.

For features, it carries the same four HDMI 2.1 ports as the C-series range, which is great news for gamers looking for 4K/120Hz with VRR and ALLM.

Plus, there’s Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos immersive audio alongside the webOS smart platform that connects you to a whole range of popular streaming apps.

When it comes to sound, the built-in audio system is a little underwhelming. But, with a £700 saving to be had when purchasing the LG C4 right now, you could absolutely use this extra cash towards one of the best soundbars to bolster your home cinema setup.

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Read the full LG C4 review

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SAVE $400: As of July 2, the 3i P10 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That’s a 36% saving on the list price.

If you thought robot vacuums had reached peak automation, think again. The 3i P10 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo aims to redefine what “hands-free cleaning” means — and now it’s 36% off, dropping from $1,099.99 to $699.99 on Amazon. That’s a jaw-dropping $400 discount on what looks like one of the smartest cleaning gadgets out there, also bringing it back to its lowest-ever price according to tracker camelcamelcamel.

Where most vacuums clean near the edges, the P10 Ultra actually extends its mop to clean edges and corners, hugging your baseboards like a pro. Its dual mops spin at 220 RPM — basically giving your floors a power scrub — and its 18,000Pa suction rivals high-end models at nearly twice the price. When it comes to carpets, it detects them, lifts the mop, and cranks up the power automatically.

What makes the P10 Ultra appear truly next-gen is its all-in-one docking station. We’re talking self-emptying, self-refilling, hot-water mop washing, and hot air drying, all without you lifting a finger. It even adds cleaning solution by itself. The result: your robot stays fresh, and your floors stay spotless.

Navigation is where the P10 Ultra also flexes its AI muscle. With LiDAR, dual 3D sensors, and onboard AI cameras, it maps your home in 3D, avoids tiny cords, glides over thresholds, and dodges furniture with uncanny precision. Its AI DirtScan can recognise over 100 types of messes — from pet food to juice spills — and adapts how it cleans in real time.

You can schedule cleanings, draw no-go zones, and customise settings all from the app, or even just tell Alexa or Google to take care of it. With anti-tangle tech on top, you won’t be fishing out hair from the brush ever again.

At $699.99, the P10 Ultra is still a splurge — but if you want a robot vacuum that actually does it all, this could be your moment.

If you’re in the market for a slightly cheaper robot vacuum, the 3i G10+ is also on sale and does a great job in its own right. While we weren’t a massive fan of its “superficial” design in our review, we couldn’t help but praise everything under the hood with “more going on” compared to any other robot vacuum we’ve tested. 

Marshall has unveiled the second-gen iteration of its portable Middleton Bluetooth speaker. The Middleton II adds further features to the original model, promising to deliver “the ultimate listening experience wherever it goes”.

The new speaker is powered by 60 watts of Class D amplification for its twin 7.6cm woofers alongside 20 watts of power for a pair of 15mm tweeters. Marshall promises improved sonic talents with this iteration over the first-gen model, teasing “even deeper bass and more refined performance at maximum volume”.

​Studio RM, the post-production studio renowned for its distinctive approach to colour and retouching, has appointed Susan Pratchett as Interim CEO, effective immediately.

This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Studio RM as it continues to evolve in response to a dynamic creative landscape. Susan joins the business at a pivotal moment, providing experienced leadership and strategic continuity while the search for a new full-time managing director is underway. She will work across Studio RM’s global locations in London, Paris, and New York.

Susan brings a wealth of experience from leading creative agencies through periods of transformation and growth including Virtue (VICE Media Group), Spring Studios and earlier experience at Droga5 New York and Grey London.

Studio RM founder Robert Moore said, “We’re excited to have Susan join us as Studio RM looks towards the future. Her experience has consistently centred on aligning studios with the changing needs of the industry and their clients—ensuring relevance, resilience, and future-focused innovation. At Studio RM, she will focus on strengthening client partnerships, supporting internal talent, and identifying immediate and long-term opportunities to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and creative excellence.”

The Nikon Z9 for $4,600? That’s a Pro-Level Steal. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest in Nikon’s flagship mirrorless beast, the moment has arrived. The Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera with the FTZ II Adapter Kit is now available on Amazon Renewed for only $4,600 — a major drop for a camera that continues to push the boundaries of hybrid cinematography and professional stills. Grab it here on Amazon Renewed. This price isn’t just attractive. It’s a golden opportunity for filmmakers and photographers looking to step into Nikon’s most advanced system without the premium price tag.

See the Nikon Z9 on Amazon Renewed

Even in the face of upcoming successors like the Z9 Mark II (explored in The Nikon Z9 Mark II: What to Expect from Nikon’s Next Mirrorless Flagship), the original Z9 remains an industry powerhouse.

It delivers:

• Full-frame 8K video at up to 60p

• No mechanical shutter for silent operation and fewer moving parts

• Advanced AF tracking powered by deep learning

• Dual CFexpress card slots for robust workflows

• Superb build quality trusted by pros in the field

The inclusion of the FTZ II Adapter means users can seamlessly use Nikon’s legacy F-mount lenses with full autofocus capabilities — perfect for hybrid shooters with a legacy lens collection.

Buying from Amazon Renewed means the gear has been professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned by qualified vendors. Plus, it’s backed by Amazon’s satisfaction guarantee, so there’s peace of mind with that savings. In a similar spotlight, we previously covered a gem of a deal in The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II for Just $1,800 on Amazon Renewed: showing that renewed gear is becoming a serious option for serious creatives.

With the Nikon Z9 still dominating the field and the price of entry now dramatically lower, this deal is too good to ignore. Whether you’re a cinematographer looking for 8K RAW power or a photographer seeking uncompromising autofocus and speed, this is your chance to level up your kit without draining your wallet. Check the Nikon Z9 Renewed deal now

Neat, affordable and great-sounding hi-fi is becoming increasingly rare but Elac’s Debut ConneX DCB41 ticks all of those boxes.

Our team of expert testers reviewed the Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 back in 2022 and the system not only earned a glowing five-star rating but it also managed to pick up a coveted What Hi-Fi? Award for the past two years. And all of this at the full asking price of £529. So, you can imagine our delight now that the price has dropped to £339 at Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson.

We’ve seen the Elacs at this price before – during Black Friday last year to be precise – but they went back up and we are pleased to report that they are back to being an absolute bargain.

Current What Hi-Fi? Award winners, these Elacs are flexible standmount speakers, combining superb sound quality with Bluetooth streaming and a phono stage for accommodating a turntable. They can easily double up as a clever soundbar alternative for your TV setup, thanks to their HDMI ARC socket, too.

Set-up is fuss-free: one speaker in the pair contains all the electronics, amplification and connections, and the other sports a more conventional passive design. The speakers are then linked together with a cable.

You don’t get any fancy network streaming smarts included here as there is no wi-fi (see the Triangle AIO Twin and KEFSX II LT systems for wi-fi streaming setups). But it doesn’t get simpler than playing tunes wirelessly from your phone or laptop over Bluetooth, which is what you get here.

Optical and USB inputs offer alternative wired connections to an external music source, while the Elacs can do the job of a soundbar thanks to the provision of an HDMI ARC input.

The Elac package is very well-made, brilliantly executed and of course, very convenient, removing the need for external amplification and boxes along the way.

The added convenience of having nearly all you could want in one place doesn’t seem to have sacrificed the sound stakes, either.

In our Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 review, we explain that we found the speakers to be “controlled and even-handed” with a clear, balanced and insightful sound. In fact, we went so far as to say we could find “no obvious areas of weakness”. As you can tell, we are pretty big fans of this talented speaker pairing.

These fantastic powered speakers are great at their full price, but this excellent £339 deal at Richer Sounds makes them a bargain that deserves serious attention.

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