What if your earbuds—and even their charging case—could listen to you? That seems to be the direction Nothing is heading with its upcoming Ear (3), recently teased to debut with a new feature called “Super Mic.”
The company revealed the feature on its official X account with the tagline “Now they can hear you,” suggesting a significant upgrade to voice capture and transmission. In the promotional image, a person is shown pressing the previously teased “Talk” button on the Ear (3) case and speaking directly into what appears to be the new Super Mic.
Ear (3) with Super Mic. Now they can hear you.
— Nothing (@nothing), September 16, 2025
Early speculation pointed to this being a microphone addition, and Nothing has now all but confirmed it. While exact details are still under wraps, the Super Mic could be an AI-powered beamforming microphone designed to isolate voices in extremely noisy environments.
Such a feature could appeal to content creators and vloggers who need clear on-the-go audio, while everyday users might also appreciate the improved voice pickup in crowded or loud surroundings.
Interestingly, the presence of that second indicator on the case — which was spotted earlier — also seems logical. This light might activate when the “Talk” button is pressed to trigger the so-called “Super Mic.”
That said, its exact purpose remains unconfirmed, and these are only speculations for now. It’s best to wait until Nothing officially reveals how the Ear (3) Super Mic actually works.
If it does function as anticipated, the earbuds could become a highly creator-friendly option. And frankly, it wouldn’t come as a shock — Nothing has always had a knack for creativity and finding unique ways to stand out.
