London-based tech company Nothing, led by CEO Carl Pei, has announced plans to launch its first AI-native device in 2026, following a successful $200 million funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation.
These new products will leverage Artificial Intelligence for a personalised, just-in-time user experience therefore offering something fundamentally different from conventional smartphones.
What Is an AI-Native Device?
- Carl Pei stated that future devices will be “available to the user at the moment of need, paired with intelligence that turns understanding into action.”
- While details about form factor are scarce, Pei suggested these would work more like personal assistants, evolving the relationship between hardware and software.
- He teased a vision of “a billion different operating systems for a billion different people,” hinting at highly individualised, adaptable digital experiences.
An AI-Native Device is a New Device Category
- Pei confirmed the first AI-native device from Nothing will not be another smartphone.
- He suggested smartphones will remain “the mass-market product for years,” but “soon, we’ll all be carrying an additional device that will be just as important.”
- The form and function of this new device are still under wraps, but it’s pitched as an innovative alternative in the connected device landscape.
Nothing OS: Beyond Phones
- Nothing plans to expand its Nothing OS from Android-based smartphones to other device types, including smart glasses, humanoid robots, and electric vehicles.
- The goal is for Nothing OS to adapt itself to each user, most essentially creating a unique, AI-powered platform for every individual.
Rapid Expansion
- Alongside global ambitions, Nothing is set to open its flagship store in India, with its affordable sub-brand CMF already headquartered there.
- The company is focusing strongly on the Indian market and sees it as a vital part of its growth strategy.
This move places Nothing at the forefront of consumer AI hardware innovation, with its 2026 device promising to redefine how we think about smart and personalised technology.
What It Means for Creatives
For creatives, this shift signals tools that can adapt in real time to personal workflows and also act like an assistant that edits, drafts, or generates ideas exactly the way you like.
For entrepreneurs, AI-native devices could streamline decision-making, customer interactions, and productivity without the constant need to switch apps or screens.
Instead of just being another gadget, these devices may become partners in creation and business growth, blurring the line between human creativity and machine intelligence.
Also read: Apple’s Future AI Voice Control for Siri Will Change How People Use Phones
