Nothing CEO Carl Pei has released a video that highlights the shortcomings of the Nothing Power (1) model which did not transit into a production model. The Nothing Power (1) was a charger and power bank that was supposed to simultaneously charge multiple devices. The Nothing Power (1) bears a close semblance in transparent design to the Nothing Ear (2).
The Nothing CEO video shows a prototype of
the Power (1) with Nothing’s signature transparent look. It has a large Qi
charging coil on the top which supports wireless charging. The gadget also had
a USB-C and USB-A port on its back. Therefore, the Power (1) was designed to
simultaneously charge three devices. It has an integrated battery, meaning that
the charger can also serve as a power bank.
Nothing says that the transparent plastic
housing of the Power (1) was not solid enough to withstand drops. The device
was significantly heavier because of the presence of the integrated battery.
Nothing also experienced temperature management issues during the development
of the Power (1). This was more evident when charging with USB and wirelessly
simultaneously.
The housing and temperature problems for
Nothing Power (1) led to its failure to become a commercial product. Nothing
has since released a high-speed GaN charger but obviously less ambitious than
the Power (1). Apple’s AirPower charger underwent a similar trajectory as the
Nothing Power (1). The gadget was eventually canceled by Apple after several
years of delay.
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