Nothing's New $99 Ear (3a) Buds Have a Feature I Haven't Seen Anywhere Else

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When Nothing released its flagship $179 Nothing Ear (3) noise-canceling earbuds last year, it added a unique feature: a "super" microphone integrated into its charging case, which was supposed to improve voice-calling performance. That feature isn't available in its new, more affordable Nothing Ear (3a) buds. However, they are equipped with 32 megabytes of built-in flash storage that allows you to record up to two hours of audio directly to the buds by pinching the stems of both buds simultaneously. The Nothing Ear (3a) are available now for $99 in four colors, including a new pink option, and come with an extra-small ear tip in addition to the existing sizes.

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Nothing says the recording feature is powered by Audio Snapshot and lets you instantly clip media you're listening to, "whether it's an online lecture, or saving a voice note from a friend."...

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