Highlights

• Nothing teased the wired earbuds with a retro 3.5mm jack and an impractically long 50-meter cable.
• Fans guess that it is not a real product and is actually a prank mocking the removal of headphone jacks from smartphones.
• Nothing previously also released quirky campaigns like the Phone (2a) micro and Nothing Beer (5.1%).

Caption – Nothing teases wired earbuds with an impractical 50m cable on April Fool’s Day. (Image credit – Nothing)

Apart from the transparent gadget designs, the London-based tech brand Nothing is known for its quirky marketing. It seems the brand has pulled a new cheeky April Fool’s Day gag but managed to get fans excited anyway.

Nothing officially introduced the Nothing Ear (3.5mm) on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote “Beautifully Inconvenient”. Are you wondering what the tagline has to do with it? Well, it is a pair of wired earbuds with an outrageously long 50-meter cable and a classic 3.5mm headphone jack.

Ear (3.5 mm)

50 m cable. 3.5 mm jack.

Beautifully Inconvenient. pic.twitter.com/oXkDSNagG0

— Nothing (@nothing) April 1, 2025

Yes, you read that right, fifty meters of cable!

The design closely resembles the Nothing Ear (Open) from 2024, with its transparent aesthetic and chunky ear loops. But instead of cutting-edge wireless tech, this imaginary product leans into retro vibes, while poking fun at them.

If you haven’t gathered yet, it’s not a real product, but the prank carries an underlying message.

Fans were quick to guess that it subtly mocks the trend of removing headphone jacks while also nodding to the growing number of audiophiles who prefer wired headphones for better sound quality, lower latency and durability. In that way, it’s more than just a joke, it’s a conversation starter.

The Ear (3.5mm) joins Nothing’s lineup of April Fools’ pranks after past stunts like the Phone (2a) micro and the meme-worthy Nothing Beer (5.1%). Whether you find it hilarious or just plain ridiculous, there’s no denying it fits Nothing’s style of mixing satire with industry commentary.

FAQs

Q1. What was Nothing’s April Fool’s Day gag for 2025?

Answer. Nothing introduced the “Ear (3.5mm),” a fictional pair of wired earbuds with an impractically long 50-meter cable and a classic 3.5mm headphone jack, under the tagline “Beautifully Inconvenient.”

Q2. Is the Nothing Ear (3.5mm) a real product?

Answer. No, it’s not a real product. The prank humorously mocked the trend of removing headphone jacks while acknowledging audiophiles’ preference for wired headphones due to better sound quality and reliability.

Q3. How does Nothing Ear (3.5mm) align with Nothing’s brand identity?

Answer. The prank reflects Nothing’s signature mix of satire and industry commentary, following previous stunts like the Phone (2a) micro and Nothing Beer (5.1%).

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