Chapter 535 High-end Game

Amidst everyone's anticipation, Liu Shishi and Xiao Ai had a smooth and interesting interaction.

From checking the weather and playing music to conducting simple arithmetic and knowledge quizzes, Xiao Ai can accurately understand and respond quickly.

You can even mix in one or two preset witty replies, which will elicit laughter and even more enthusiastic exclamations from the audience.

Reporters' fingers flew across their laptop keyboards, busy writing press releases to record this epoch-making scene.

In sharp contrast to the excitement of ordinary audiences and the media, the representatives of friendly companies had extremely solemn expressions.

An expert can tell whether it is good or not with just one look.

Judging from the semantic understanding ability, response speed and natural fluency of conversation demonstrated by Xiao Ai at this moment, its artificial intelligence level has obviously surpassed Siri, the voice assistant launched on Apple iPhone 4S last year.

This feature instantly elevates the "intelligence" and technological sense of the Xiaomi 3 phone to a higher level.

It has opened up a generational gap with other Android models on the market that are still competing in running scores and pixels.

In the middle of the audience, a portly man wearing black-framed glasses frowned, lost in thought. He was Luo Yonghao, founder of Smartisan Technology.

Next to him, the technical partner who came with him came over and lowered his voice, with an undisguised shock in his voice: "Lao Luo, did you see that?

Just with this "Xiao Ai" feature, the Xiaomi 3 can firmly establish itself in the mid-range market and even attract some high-end users. This experience is simply overwhelming."

Luo Yonghao looked at Lei Jun, who was speaking eloquently, and Liu Shishi, who was demonstrating elegantly, and thought deeply. He made a bold guess:

"Xiaomi itself certainly doesn't have the technical expertise to develop such a mature AI voice assistant in such a short period of time.

Behind this is definitely the work of Tenda Technology!

We may have previously focused too much on hardware integration and industrial design, but it seems that software ecosystem and AI interaction are also crucial factors in determining success.”

Squinting his eyes, a shrewd calculation flashed through his mind, "If Smartisan Technology can also obtain authorization from Tenda Technology for artificial intelligence technology in its products!

Even if it’s just partial authorization, our product competitiveness and company valuation will be completely guaranteed!”

The partners were secretly shocked when they heard this.

Smartisan Technology was founded in May 2012. Thanks to Luo Yonghao's personal influence and unique ideas, its angel round valuation reached an astonishing 50 million.

By the time Luo Yonghao had initially integrated the supply chain and completed his Series A financing last month, the valuation had soared to 470 million.

It's been less than a month, and from what Luo Yonghao is saying, if he can catch up with Tenda's technological express train, his valuation will skyrocket again? This capital game in the internet tech world is really crazy.

Of course, Luo Yonghao is not the only smart person who can think of this.

Not far away, representatives from several domestic mobile phone manufacturers such as Lenovo, Gionee, OPPO, and vivo exchanged glances with each other and saw the same shock and understanding on each other's faces.

Almost everyone came to the same conclusion: the birth of Xiao Ai was by no means the independent achievement of Xiaomi.

Its core technology and algorithm support must come from Tenda Technology, a giant in gaming and social networking.

It seems that establishing or deepening a cooperative relationship with Tenda must be put on the agenda immediately.

On the stage, Lei Jun keenly captured the enthusiastic feedback from the audience and the heavy atmosphere in the competitor area, and his heart was filled with excitement.

He knew that the first killer move had worked.

So, while the iron was hot, he used a high-pitched tone to steer the conversation towards another innovation that could change user habits:

"Thank you, Shishi, for showing us such a smart 'Xiao Ai'! However, the innovations of Xiaomi 3 go far beyond this!"

He paused briefly, looked around the room, and successfully attracted everyone's attention again.

"Everyone knows that all the mobile phone unlocking methods currently on the market are nothing more than password unlocking and pattern unlocking.

Both of these methods require frequent movement of fingers or accurate pressing of specific areas of the screen. In some situations, this is not only inconvenient but also poses certain safety risks.

To this end, Xiaomi's R&D team, in collaboration with top technology suppliers, has developed a new, more secure unlocking method!"

Lei Jun paused once more, whetting everyone's appetite. Seeing the eager eyes of the audience, he smiled broadly and announced word by word:

"Next, I'd like to invite Master again to demonstrate this revolutionary technology: capacitive fingerprint recognition unlocking!"

Everyone's attention was once again focused on Liu Shishi.

She picked up the Xiaomi 3 prototype. This time, she didn't touch the screen. Instead, she gently pressed her right thumb on the slightly concave circular Home button below the screen.

There was a soft "beep" sound, and almost at the moment when her finger pressed it, the close-up of the mobile phone screen on the large screen at the back unlocked and entered the main interface!

The whole process was smooth and fast, filled with an indescribable sense of technological beauty and certainty.

"Wow!" The audience instantly erupted in exclamations louder than before! This was too fast! Too convenient!

Amid the exclamations, Lei Jun spoke at the right moment, his voice full of confidence: "What you are seeing is the world's leading capacitive fingerprint recognition technology equipped in Xiaomi 3!

Its unlocking speed can be increased to an astonishing 0.5 seconds! This greatly improves the smoothness and convenience of daily mobile phone use!

Further explaining: “Because each person’s fingerprint is unique, it is difficult to forge and copy.

Therefore, fingerprint unlocking has physiological uniqueness and powerful anti-counterfeiting and anti-leakage functions! It can effectively protect your personal privacy and data security. "

In order to dispel users' concerns, it was emphasized that "Please rest assured!

All fingerprint data will be highly encrypted and stored in an independent security chip inside the phone, completely isolated from the system, eliminating any risk of leakage!

"Thank you very much, Shishi, for giving us a wonderful demonstration of these two groundbreaking features of Xiaomi 3!"

Amidst Lei Jun's thanks and the warm applause from the audience, Liu Shishi smiled and greeted the audience, then walked off the stage, perfectly completing her mission as a brand spokesperson.

The core demonstration session ended and the press conference entered its climax.

Lei Jun paced back and forth on the stage, his bright eyes scanning every expectant face in the audience.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the final answer was revealed: "I believe that what everyone is most curious about now is the pricing of Xiaomi 3!"

With a wave of his hand, two lines of eye-catching characters appeared on the screen behind him:

"16GB version, priced at 2999 yuan!"

"64GB version, priced at 3499 yuan!"

"Wow!" The applause and cheers from the audience sounded like thunder and lasted for a long time.

Although compared to the ultimate cost-effectiveness of 1999 yuan in the Xiaomi 2 era, the price of Xiaomi 3 has increased significantly.

But combined with its top dual-platform processor, stunning retina screen, and two truly "black technology" level innovations: "Xiao Ai" and fingerprint recognition.

In the eyes of most consumers and industry insiders, this price is not unacceptable. On the contrary, it is extremely competitive and can even be said to be great value for money.

"The Xiaomi 3 is going to be a huge hit!" Luo Yonghao's friend couldn't help but mutter in a complicated tone.

"However, fingerprint recognition technology doesn't seem like something Xiaomi can tackle independently.

Could this thing also be technically supported by Tenda Technology?"

Luo Yonghao didn't say anything, but a smile of understanding appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he was already determined in his heart.

Based on his understanding of Xiaomi and Lei Jun, these two breakthrough technologies must have been achieved with the help of powerful external forces. And the source of this external force was 99% likely Tenda Technology.

At this time, the faces of several representatives from other mobile phone manufacturers in the audience were so gloomy that they seemed to be dripping with water.

As an industry insider, I know very well how the security and convenience brought by the artificial intelligence interaction and fingerprint recognition represented by "Xiao Ai" are extremely attractive to young consumers who pursue trends and focus on experience.

The sudden appearance of Xiaomi 3, with its two killer features, will undoubtedly gain a firm foothold in the mid-range smartphone market and even form a monopoly!

The market cake is so small, and if Xiaomi takes such a big bite, it means that other brands will inevitably go hungry.

A more brutal industry reshuffle seems to have quietly begun with the end of this press conference.

The excitement of the Xiaomi 3 launch conference had not yet completely dissipated when Liu Shishi, escorted by her assistant, hurried to a nearby hotel and changed into a haze blue high-end custom dress sent by the brand.

Without much time to rest, they set off again for another feast of light and shadow, the 19th Magnolia Awards Ceremony.

After the ceremony, the lights were shining and the stars were shining.

At this time, female stars show off their talents and compete with each other for beauty.

Of course, this luxurious game of fame and fortune has its own threshold. Those who don’t have brand sponsorship or can’t borrow high-end clothes are not eligible to participate.

Amidst greetings and laughter, Liu Shishi met Zhao Liying, whom she had not seen for a long time.

Zhao Liying looked sweet and lovely in a pretty pink short dress. Although it was also custom-made, compared with Liu Shishi's high-end dress that exuded a strong aura, the difference in "resources" was obvious.

"Senior Sister!" Zhao Liying came up to her with a smile, her words full of intimacy, but her eyes involuntarily swept over her outfit.

He then took out his phone and glanced at the hot search list hanging high on the screen, with a somewhat exaggerated tone of emotion:

"Sister, you attended a technology conference this afternoon and almost overshadowed the Magnolia Show tonight."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi also lowered her head to look at the phone screen.

Sure enough, the top hot searches were almost dominated by terms such as "Xiaomi 3 press conference black technology", "smart voice assistant Xiao Ai", and "Master Liu never plays low-end games".

Click on a popular Weibo post and you’ll see the following highly praised comments:

"The Xiaomi 3's dual-platform processor, Xiao Ai, and fingerprint recognition make it the ultimate phone of the year! Master Liu's live demonstration was stunning, and her style was unparalleled!"

"Calmly analyzing, Xiao Ai's language comprehension ability and response speed are definitely not something Xiaomi Labs can produce in a short period of time.

After checking the patents and affiliated companies, I found that the core algorithm and fingerprint recognition module all point to the same father, Tenda Technology! Xiaomi is a good assembly plant, but the real winner is Tenda.

"The truth is out! Mr. Lei: I'm just a technology porter. [dog head]"

"A Gucci custom suit, an Omega gold watch, a Cartier brooch! My sister is the queen of technology! These three brands should be secretly happy, this endorsement effect is unbeatable!"

"At a Xiaomi press conference, the biggest winner seemed to be Tenda Technology, hidden behind the scenes. The release of two core technologies immediately established the Xiaomi 3's flagship status.

Mr. Song may not have arrived in person, but his influence is everywhere. And the appearance of the owner, Mrs. Liu, perfectly ties together high-end, technology, and fashion. This is a brilliant move.”

Looking at these comments, Liu Shishi curled the corners of her lips and smiled faintly.

Zhao Liying watched her calm demeanor from the side, suppressing the indescribable complex emotions in her heart, a mixture of admiration, a little jealousy and more envy.

Trying to change the subject, she said, "Sister, come on, have you heard? Huanrui Century has recently launched a big initiative called the 'Big Production Plan.'"

Liu Shishi's attention was indeed drawn. She looked up from the screen, a hint of curiosity: "Big production plan? What exactly does that mean?"

"Huanrui is trying to increase revenue and prepare for the company's IPO," Zhao Liying explained.

"They signed cooperation agreements with eight celebrities, including Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and Lin Xinru, licensing some of their existing IPs to these eight individuals, allowing them to lead the development of film and television projects as producers."

Liu Shishi thought for a moment, raised her eyebrows slightly, and shook her head: "It doesn't sound very reliable.

I can understand Huanrui’s idea. They want to use the popularity and resources of celebrities to revitalize projects, share resources and share risks.

But being a producer is not easy, and not every star has the ability to organize and control the overall situation of the project."

"Whether it succeeds or not is another matter, but the name of this plan is still very intimidating."

Zhao Liying went on to say, "Right now, Yang Mi has the highest profile and is currently collaborating closely with Huanrui on the TV series 'Gu Jian Qi Tan,' so she's been assigned a super popular IP."

"Oh? What project?" Liu Shishi became interested.

"The incredibly popular novel 'Zhu Xian' on Qidian Chinese website."

"Zhu Xian?!" Liu Shishi looked surprised. "Why would the Reading Group sell off such a major IP instead of letting Tengda Culture develop it?"

Zhao Liying sighed softly, "Don't mention it. This connection goes back a long time. The copyright for Zhu Xian was purchased by Perfect World as early as 2007."

At the time, the main focus was on developing online games, as Qidian Chinese Network was still owned by Shanda. Huanrui only later acquired the film and television adaptation rights from Perfect World.

"That's such a shame." Liu Shishi expressed regret, "However, Mimi probably doesn't have the ability to independently develop such a top-tier IP with such a huge investment and a massive fan base right now.

Her Jiaxing Media was established not long ago and lacks a sufficiently excellent and mature production team. If she wants to launch this project, she will probably need to bring in a powerful giant company to cooperate.

"That's true." Zhao Liying nodded in agreement.

Everyone knows that the only companies in the industry that have the real ability and experience to handle the production of large-scale fantasy dramas are Tengda Culture, Huace, Tangren Film and Television, and a few others.

It is not easy for Jiaxing's current young team to tackle the tough challenge of "Zhu Xian".

(End of this chapter)