In order to respond to the public's expectations for virtual reality technology, Star Sky Technology's product launch was held as scheduled. Not only did they announce the technical details of the "Phantom" virtual reality system, but they also brought five head-mounted neural interface helmets and special ergonomic chairs to the venue.
The moment the product launch began, the atmosphere at the crowded venue reached its peak.
Screams and exclamations of disbelief rose and fell at the scene.
People rushed to experience the feeling of being immersed in a second world, even though they only had three minutes.
In front of it, no matter if one was beautiful or ugly, tall or short, young or old … even gender could be redefined.
After the live experience session, the CEO of Star Sky Technology, Ms. Chen Yushan, walked on stage in a mature and beautiful suit.
She had a smile on her face as she faced the reporters and their cameras. While she showed off the image of Star Sky Technology to the world, she spent around five minutes giving a concise explanation of the virtual reality system called "Phantom".
After that, the product launch began, which was the Q&A session that everyone was looking forward to.
Compared to Lu Zhou, Chen Yushan was undoubtedly much better at dealing with interviews. No matter how tricky the questions were, she was able to answer them flawlessly.
Most of the domestic reporters focused on regulation and related policies. As for the foreign reporters, they were more concerned about the safety of this thing and how long it would take to buy it.
"Hello, I'm a reporter from the Yomiuri Shimbun. Can I ask if applying microcurrents to the brain will cause brain damage?"
Chen Yushan: "Our technology is absolutely safe. We will only release it into the local market after it passes the professional testing of the relevant departments of the country concerned. Please rest assured, we will not directly use technology that has not been verified on users."
"Hello, I'm a reporter from the Wall Street Journal. Does the Phantom system mean that Star Sky Technology is going to change their strategy from patent management to production?"
Chen Yushan: "We don't have that plan yet. Our current strategy is patent licensing and cooperative production. In short, we will consider looking for qualified companies to replace us in the production of helmets with neural demodulators. The technology itself is not difficult. Letting more outstanding companies participate in this ecosystem is also the consensus we reached after discussion. "
"In contrast, we will focus our business on the maintenance of the 'Phantom' system and provide cloud computing support for 'Phantom' system users."
Wall Street Journal reporter: "In other words, there's still a long time before consumers can buy this equipment."
Chen Yushan: "It depends on the country's attitude toward the technology, as well as the time of technical safety inspection. Of course, in China, the first batch of products should be released by the end of the year at the latest. "
Hearing that consumers in China would be able to buy it at the end of the year, a commotion quickly spread through the venue. Many reporters from other countries showed envious expressions on their faces. Having just experienced this feeling, they knew very well that once this technology was popularized, it would have a huge impact on society.
Apart from games and movies, there were too many places where it could be used …
One question ended.
Following that, another microphone was fired at him.
"Hello, I'm a reporter from BBC. What do you think of Professor Lu?"
This was a strange question, and it had nothing to do with virtual reality technology. Chen Yushan paused for a second and answered after thinking for a while.
"He's a respected scholar and the soul of Star Sky Technology. It's not just me, many R&D staff at Star Sky Technology admire him. "
The BBC reporter continued to ask.
"What about in real life? A lot of people say — "
Chen Yushan smiled and said, "Does this have anything to do with the press conference itself?"
…
On the other hand, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, inside a mansion in Los Angeles.
Elon Musk was sitting in his living room, watching the live broadcast of the press conference. He slammed the beer bottle in his hand on the table.
"Sh * t!"
Even though those reporters were annoying, they were quite likable. No matter how the press conference was written, the expressions on their faces would never lie.
However, this also proved that Star Sky Technology wasn't joking.
Not only was the legendary neural interface virtual reality device not a game of words, but it was also far beyond people's expectations.
Otherwise, the press conference wouldn't be this crazy.
As expected, what he was most worried about happened.
Elon took out his phone and looked at his contact list. He took a deep breath for a while.
He finally made up his mind and was about to call that person. However, he suddenly received a video call request.
Elon looked at the person's name on the screen and had a strange look on his face. He forced a smile and pressed the video call button on the third ring.
"Hello, Mr. Lawrence, what a coincidence, I was about to call you."
In a mansion in Boston on the East Coast, David Lawrence was sitting in his study. He was watching the live broadcast of the press conference on his tablet while speaking to the phone in his butler's hand.
"I guessed that you would probably call me, so I might as well call myself. Compared to relying solely on sound, I prefer face-to-face communication like this. "
Elon had an awkward look on his face.
Just when he was about to say something, Lawrence on the video call suddenly smiled and continued.
"Star Sky Technology didn't disappoint me, their virtual reality technology has reached an amazing level."
Elon: "I think our technical route has potential."
"I'm not denying it." Lawrence smiled and said, "But that's not what I care about."
Upon hearing this, Musk was momentarily speechless and did not know what to say.
Lawrence glanced at Musk in the video and continued.
"Cooperate with Star Sky Technology, this technology will enter North America sooner or later."
Elon went silent for a while and said, "I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Even if we don't do anything, other people will. As far as I know, Zuckerberg is also doing this, as well as Google and Amazon … The tech giants in Silicon Valley won't let a Chinese company come in and take away their coveted cake. "
The meaning of Lawrence's words was clear.
Obviously, he had lost confidence in the "neural lace" project.
No matter how you looked at it, a non-invasive virtual reality technology that didn't require a tube to be inserted into the back of the head was far more popular than an invasive virtual reality technology that required drilling through nanotubes.
Elon thought so as well. However, after being defeated by Star Sky Technology again and again, he began to lose his mind …
Rather, it should be said that it was already not easy for him to endure until now.
Lawrence smiled faintly and said, "Intel and Qualcomm used to think the same way, but in the end, they compromised and walked out of the silicon-based chip ecosystem that they were proud of. Do you understand what I'm saying?
"Whether it's Facebook, Google, or Amazon, they aren't necessary in the second world. If they don't make a choice, they will be eliminated, and this can happen overnight.
"In fact, if you've studied the financial market, you'll find that the NASDAQ has been surging. If carbon-based chips completely changed the ecosystem of the electronics industry, then virtual reality technology will change the entire ecosystem of the Internet.
"In this new ecosystem, there will be a large number of giants that can't keep up with the times being eliminated, and a new group of giants will emerge. This is almost inevitable.
"I don't know much about the Internet, but that's what my consultant told me. The future network will be divided into two networks. The flat network will be flatter, and the three-dimensional network will be more three-dimensional. "
"I think what he said makes sense, I'll give it to you."
Lawrence looked at Elon, who clenched his fists and didn't say a word, and he spoke in a relaxed tone.
"Regardless, I have to get the virtual reality technology, whether it's by cooperating with Star Sky Technology or continuing your neural lace project.
"It's up to you how you choose.
"As for me …" Elon paused for a second and looked at Elon, who was holding his breath. He smiled and said, "I will only choose one of you."
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