Nothing Debuts $399 Metal-and-Glass Pro Headphones to Take on Apple, Bose, Sony
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A $399 metal-and-glass “pro” headphone is Nothing betting that aesthetics plus niche creator cred can peel share from incumbents. If you’re in consumer hardware, expect more micro-segmentation around identity and workflow rather than spec races.
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