Consumer-Tech Brand, Nothing, Taps Ceva's RealSpace Software to Bring Immersive Spatial Audio to Headphones and Earbuds
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) and Nothing, a London-based consumer technology company, have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Ceva's RealSpace® Spatial Audio Software into Nothing's upcoming audio product lineup. The partnership will enhance Nothing's audio devices, including the newly announced Nothing Headphone (1), with immersive spatial audio capabilities.
The collaboration leverages Ceva's spatial audio technology and Bluetooth IP-powered wireless audio SoCs to deliver premium audio experiences across Nothing and CMF brand products. The RealSpace® technology offers cinematic 3D sound with dynamic head tracking, while maintaining low power consumption and efficient compute capabilities.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) e Nothing, un'azienda londinese di tecnologia consumer, hanno annunciato una collaborazione strategica per integrare il software RealSpace® Spatial Audio di Ceva nella prossima gamma di prodotti audio di Nothing. La partnership migliorerà i dispositivi audio di Nothing, incluso il recentemente presentato Nothing Headphone (1), con funzionalità audio spaziale immersiva.
La collaborazione sfrutta la tecnologia audio spaziale di Ceva e i SoC audio wireless basati su IP Bluetooth per offrire esperienze audio di alta qualità nei prodotti dei marchi Nothing e CMF. La tecnologia RealSpace® garantisce un suono 3D cinematografico con tracciamento dinamico della testa, mantenendo al contempo un basso consumo energetico e capacità di calcolo efficienti.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) y Nothing, una empresa de tecnología de consumo con sede en Londres, han anunciado una colaboración estratégica para integrar el software RealSpace® Spatial Audio de Ceva en la próxima línea de productos de audio de Nothing. La asociación mejorará los dispositivos de audio de Nothing, incluido el recién anunciado Nothing Headphone (1), con capacidades de audio espacial inmersivo.
La colaboración aprovecha la tecnología de audio espacial de Ceva y los SoCs de audio inalámbricos impulsados por IP Bluetooth para ofrecer experiencias de audio premium en los productos de las marcas Nothing y CMF. La tecnología RealSpace® ofrece sonido 3D cinematográfico con seguimiento dinámico de cabeza, manteniendo un bajo consumo de energía y capacidades computacionales eficientes.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA)와 런던에 본사를 둔 소비자 기술 회사인 Nothing이 Ceva의 RealSpace® 공간 오디오 소프트웨어를 Nothing의 차기 오디오 제품 라인업에 통합하기 위한 전략적 협력을 발표했습니다. 이번 파트너십은 새로 발표된 Nothing Headphone (1)을 포함한 Nothing의 오디오 기기에 몰입형 공간 오디오 기능을 향상시킬 것입니다.
이번 협력은 Ceva의 공간 오디오 기술과 블루투스 IP 기반 무선 오디오 SoC를 활용하여 Nothing과 CMF 브랜드 제품 전반에 걸쳐 고급 오디오 경험을 제공합니다. RealSpace® 기술은 동적 머리 추적 기능을 갖춘 영화 같은 3D 사운드를 제공하면서도 낮은 전력 소비와 효율적인 연산 능력을 유지합니다.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) et Nothing, une entreprise londonienne spécialisée dans la technologie grand public, ont annoncé une collaboration stratégique visant à intégrer le logiciel RealSpace® Spatial Audio de Ceva dans la prochaine gamme de produits audio de Nothing. Ce partenariat améliorera les appareils audio de Nothing, y compris le tout nouveau Nothing Headphone (1), en leur apportant des capacités audio spatiale immersives.
Cette collaboration exploite la technologie audio spatiale de Ceva ainsi que les SoC audio sans fil propulsés par la propriété intellectuelle Bluetooth pour offrir des expériences audio haut de gamme sur les produits des marques Nothing et CMF. La technologie RealSpace® propose un son 3D cinématographique avec un suivi dynamique des mouvements de tête, tout en maintenant une faible consommation d'énergie et des capacités de calcul efficaces.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) und Nothing, ein in London ansässiges Unternehmen für Verbrauchertechnologie, haben eine strategische Zusammenarbeit angekündigt, um Cevas RealSpace® Spatial Audio Software in die kommende Audioproduktlinie von Nothing zu integrieren. Die Partnerschaft wird die Audiogeräte von Nothing, einschließlich der neu angekündigten Nothing Headphone (1), mit immersiven räumlichen Audiofunktionen ausstatten.
Die Zusammenarbeit nutzt Cevas räumliche Audiotechnologie und Bluetooth-IP-basierte drahtlose Audio-SoCs, um erstklassige Audioerlebnisse in den Produkten der Marken Nothing und CMF zu bieten. Die RealSpace®-Technologie bietet kinoreifes 3D-Sound mit dynamischem Kopftracking und gewährleistet dabei einen niedrigen Energieverbrauch und effiziente Rechenleistung.
- Strategic partnership with emerging consumer tech brand Nothing expands CEVA's market reach
- Integration of RealSpace technology into Nothing's entire audio product line provides recurring revenue potential
- Technology showcases CEVA's capabilities in both spatial audio software and Bluetooth IP
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Ceva's spatial audio partnership with Nothing brings new revenue opportunities and strengthens its position in premium audio technology licensing.
This partnership represents a significant win for Ceva, expanding the reach of its RealSpace® Spatial Audio Software into Nothing's growing audio product ecosystem. The deal encompasses both the premium Nothing brand and its value-oriented CMF sub-brand, potentially increasing Ceva's footprint across multiple price segments in the competitive wireless audio market.
The collaboration is particularly valuable as it coincides with Nothing's expansion into the over-ear headphone category with the Nothing Headphone (1). This timing maximizes Ceva's technology exposure at a pivotal product launch moment. For context, the over-ear headphone market offers higher average selling prices compared to earbuds, potentially translating to higher licensing revenue per unit for Ceva.
Beyond immediate revenue implications, this partnership validates Ceva's spatial audio technology in the premium consumer segment. Nothing has built a reputation for design-forward, transparent devices that appeal to tech enthusiasts and style-conscious consumers - demographics that typically demand and will pay for enhanced audio experiences.
The inclusion of both Ceva's spatial audio software and Bluetooth IP in Nothing's product lineup demonstrates Ceva's ability to provide integrated solutions, strengthening its competitive position against other semiconductor IP providers. This multi-technology integration strategy typically drives higher per-device licensing revenue and creates stronger customer relationships by increasing switching costs.
For investors, this partnership reinforces Ceva's growing presence in the expanding wireless audio market, which continues to benefit from content consumption growth across music, video, and gaming applications that benefit from spatial audio technologies.
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This collaboration, which provides consumers with a more cinematic and intuitive listening experience, marks a significant step in Nothing's mission to deliver premium, immersive audio to its global user base under the Nothing and CMF brands. By leveraging Ceva's industry-leading spatial audio technology and premium wireless audio SoCs powered by Ceva Bluetooth IP, Nothing aims to redefine how users engage with music, movies, and games on wireless audio devices.
"Great audio isn't just heard, it is felt. It is more than just sound, it's an emotional connection, an immersive experience, and a reflection of personal identity," said Andrew Freshwater, Head of Smart Product Marketing at Nothing. "With Ceva's RealSpace technology, we're delivering an unparalleled audio experience that envelops users in a richer, more lifelike experience that feels like stepping inside the sound."
Ceva's RealSpace® Spatial Audio software is designed for low power consumption, efficient compute, and seamless integration into wireless audio devices. It delivers cinematic 3D sound with dynamic head tracking, making it ideal for Nothing's sleek, design-first approach to consumer tech.
"Nothing is redefining what tech can look and feel like, and together, we're pushing the boundaries of what it can sound like," said Chad Lucien, vice president and general manager of the sensor and audio business unit at Ceva. "Our RealSpace technology will ensure Nothing's audio products deliver a truly immersive and differentiated listening experience."
About Ceva RealSpace
Ceva RealSpace is a complete Spatial Audio software solution combining precise 3D rendering and accurate, low-latency head tracking. RealSpace supports multiple system architectures, giving you the flexibility to render content directly on TWS earbuds, headphones, XR headsets, or speakers for the lowest latency. Or choose to render on mobile phones, gaming systems, or PCs and save BOM costs on the device. RealSpace operates independently of audio codec choices, source vendors, or device ecosystems and pre-integrated on some of the top audio SoCs in the industry. For more information about the Ceva RealSpace, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-realspace/.
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