Nothing, the London-based technology brand, has launched Club Nothing, a global nightlife event series focused on dance music and emerging talent. The series begins in New York on 9 July, coinciding with the launch of Ear (3a), before moving to Tokyo on 30 July. Alongside the events, Nothing is launching the Club Nothing Fund, a $40,000 initiative awarding four emerging creatives $10,000 each to develop their own club nights, event series or festivals. Applications open 1 July and close 1 August 2026, with winners announced later that month. The judging panel includes DJ Manuka Honey, A&R executive James Supreme, and music industry professionals from Nothing and Dazed. This follows Nothing's growing cultural presence, which includes Charli xcx joining as Global Brand Ambassador and shareholder in May.

Charlie Smith, chief brand officer of consumer-tech company Nothing, believes fears about AI replacing jobs are overblown. Drawing parallels to previous technological shifts, he argues AI will create new opportunities rather than eliminate work. Smith has embraced "vibe-coding" since joining Nothing in January, building personal apps that organise his workday, manage travel and streamline communication. He has largely stopped typing, relying instead on Nothing's "Essential Voice" dictation tool, which removes filler words from spoken thoughts. Nothing deliberately avoids heavy AI branding, calling its products "essential" to emphasise utility over futuristic messaging. Smith believes AI scepticism stems from executives overstating artificial general intelligence to inflate valuations. He views AI primarily as a productivity tool for automating administrative tasks, freeing workers for creative problem-solving.

Nothing, the consumer tech brand, has announced Charli XCX as its latest investor and first Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership goes beyond a traditional endorsement, with Charli investing in the company and helping shape future products. Nothing co-founder Carl Pei stated that the tech industry has become "quieter, more minimal, more monotonous", whilst Charli has taken pop music in the opposite direction. Charli XCX praised Nothing's ethos of prioritising creatives and its headphone design and sound quality. The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia are also investors in Nothing. Founded in 2020, the company produces smartphones, ChatGPT-integrated over-ear headphones and earbuds. Further details about the collaboration are expected to follow.