The world is in trouble

Chapter 293 Stunning the World! The Leader!
During this period, China's science and technology review media were still very underdeveloped, basically following the traditional media approach.

It's either the technology channel of a portal website, or something like ZOL (Zhongguancun Online).

These media outlets don't offer any serious reviews; a large portion consists of PR articles, while the other part is just standard media coverage.

Even the editors involved weren't very professional.

It wasn't until several years later that technology review media outlets sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

First it was Wang Ziru of Zealer, then Peng Lin of Aifou, Na Yan of Tech Aesthetics, and so on.

Nayan has always pursued a small but beautiful approach, while the former two have received multiple venture capital investments in an attempt to expand the review industry.

Zealer even held a special press conference for it.

In the United States in 2008, technology review media already had a great influence and a huge user base.

TechCrunch, CNET+, Slash Gear+, Trusted Reviews+, Reviewed.com, TopTenReviews+ and many more.

These review media outlets have a very keen sense of trends; in the past month or two, there have been two hottest topics in the tech world.

The first thing was that Yahoo officially rejected Microsoft's acquisition offer, and Microsoft also refused to raise the price, abandoning what was arguably the largest acquisition in the history of the tech industry.

The second thing is that Google sued Quantum Technology for plagiarism and for infringing on hundreds of patents related to the Android system.

The first issue has already been resolved, so the hype has quickly subsided.

Therefore, the second thing became the hottest topic in the tech world.

After Lin Xiao was arrested, the attention surrounding him reached its peak in the United States.

Then, almost all authoritative review media focused on the quantum technology press conference on May 31.

Quantum Technology also sent invitations to almost all the review media around the world, inviting them to attend the entire press conference.

Following the press conference, a demo unit was also provided for review.

Of course, these prototypes are borrowed and need to be returned after evaluation.

To ensure impartiality, these review media outlets not only took away the review samples but also specifically purchased US-spec units and brought them back to the United States.

then……

They conducted a user evaluation that lasted for several days.

Then, they each released their own review articles and review videos.

How should I say it?!

While quantum phones have generated some buzz and praise in Chinese tech media, they still pale in comparison to the reviews from American media outlets.

For these review media outlets, traffic is everything.

The ongoing lawsuit between quantum technology companies and Google is currently one of the most talked-about events in the tech world.

Almost every tech enthusiast is eagerly awaiting their review articles.

soon……

The first review from these review media outlets has been published.

"A new era has arrived!"

This review article is over 20,000 words long and includes dozens, even hundreds, of photos.

There is also a video that is over an hour long.

The article provides a comprehensive comparison and evaluation of quantum phones, the Google G1, and the first-generation iPhone from almost every angle.

At the quantum technology launch event, it was only briefly mentioned that the X1SOC's performance exceeded that of its competitors by about 40%.

This review article and video use a very professional perspective to conduct extensive comparisons of the chip performance of the three phones.

Some tech gurus even modified some benchmarking software from the computer and ported it to three mobile phones.

Then, various benchmark tests were performed on the three phones.

"We can responsibly tell global consumers that the X1 chip in the quantum phone surpasses Google's G1 by more than 40%, it should be over 46%!"

“We interviewed many professionals, including those from TSMC and Samsung Semiconductor, and so on.”

"These experts unanimously concluded that the X1 chip's radical and forward-thinking approach, along with its adventurous attempt at the 45-nanometer manufacturing process, resulted in its performance being far ahead of the competition."

Then, regarding the phone screen.

First of all, let's not even talk about resolution. They also conducted professional evaluations of parameters such as brightness and color shift.

The conclusion is that the quantum phone, with its custom-made screen from Sharp costing nearly three times more, surpasses last year's iPhone and even this year's Google G1.

Then came the photo taking; they provided hundreds of sample photos.

From day to night, from simple scenes to complex scenes.

"If the advantage of SOC is not obvious to everyone, then the difference in photography performance is immediately apparent."

“We once recruited dozens of people to conduct a blind test on the same target taken by three mobile phones.”

"As a result... almost everyone voted for the quantum phone, which was an overwhelming advantage."

"The sample images we present are all unprocessed. The difference you see on the computer webpage is already significant, and I can tell you responsibly that the difference is even greater on mobile phones."

"Because the expensive screen that the quantum phone customized from Sharp has more delicate and vivid colors and higher saturation, the photos look better."

"Not to mention, the quantum phone even has a front-facing camera, specifically for taking selfies."

"What's even crazier is that they didn't even mention this revolutionary feature at the launch event."

Finally, it came to the battery life.

“iphone1的电池容量是1030毫安时，谷歌G1是1150毫安时，而量子手机的电池容量是2000毫安时。”

“We conducted tests time and time again, simulating light, moderate, and heavy use.”

"The final conclusion is that the quantum phone's battery life exceeds that of its two competitors, the iPhone 1 and the Google G1, by more than 50%."

"What's incredible is that the quantum phone packs a large 2000 mAh battery, yet the phone is only about 9 millimeters thick, far thinner than the iPhone 1's 15 millimeters and the Google G1's 17 millimeters."

"And the difference in appearance between the three phones is even more disheartening."

"The iPhone 1's build quality is undoubtedly excellent, but Quantum Technology uses much higher-cost materials, such as a metal frame and a glass back cover."

"The Google G1, in contrast to quantum phones, appears crude and cheap."

Finally, we came to the topic of operating systems.

"As an authoritative technology media outlet, I have many friends in the industry, so I know more about the inside story of the conflict between Google and Research X than others."

"Four and a half years ago, the leader of Quantum Technology, Er Gou, had already contacted Android Company, attempting to acquire Android Company and develop the operating system."

"In the end, Android was sold to Google, and Er Gou poached two of Android's founders to establish X Research Institute to develop mobile operating systems."

"So while we review media outlets have an unspoken stance of trying to side with the underdog, deep down we also basically believe that X Research Institute copied Google's Android system."

"But when we actually got our hands on both phones, we just felt an unbelievable absurdity."

"To put it bluntly, Google's G1 operating system is actually like a half-finished product."

"Whether it's UI aesthetics, interaction logic, or key functions, the Quantum Phone's X operating system is superior, and... in the eyes of us professionals, this lead is enormous."

"We simply cannot imagine that such an excellent and beautiful operating system could be a copy of an outdated and crude one."

"Because I am American, my application ecosystem is actually far less rich than China's."

"However, its ecosystem still surpasses that of Google G1."

"Especially the dozens of games included, which were so excellent that they surprised us immensely. We thought many of the games were just filler, but we didn't expect that every single one of them would be such a classic."

"The games 'Protect the Carrot' and 'Angry Birds' weren't even mentioned at the press conference, but... they're really, really fun, completely addictive, and could even be considered phenomenal games. They just appeared out of nowhere."

"We can't imagine how long Lightning Group spent developing these games, or how much manpower and financial resources they invested."

Finally, this review article provides an ending.

"To be honest, we couldn't believe it when we got our hands on the quantum phone."

Why did it appear at this time?

"In fact, its emergence is completely contrary to business logic."

"Its advantages can be broken down into many parts and then upgraded over four or five years."

"SOC, metal frame, glass back cover, high-definition screen, leading photography features, front camera, 2000mAh battery, excellent system design, excellent built-in games, etc., any one of these is a killer feature."

“A product would be enough if it had one or two advantages, but he just showed them all at once.”

"It really doesn't seem like a product of this era; it's more like it comes from the future!"

"I had heard a lot about Er Gou's reputation before, but I didn't take it too seriously because I'm a tech media person."

"And now I can completely understand a person through a single product."

“I feel that he is not a businessman at all, but an artist.”

"He doesn't know how to hold back. He doesn't even really care about making money. He just wants to win the world's amazement and applause. He just wants to change the world."

"And you're saying this person and this product are plagiarized?"

"This is absurd! This is insane!"

"I completely understand Google, because the emergence of quantum phones has almost cut off the future of similar products, because they are not products of the same era at all."

"But I want to say that not only did Er Gou cut off other people's escape routes, he also cut off his own. I don't know how he's going to build the next generation of products."

"The future has truly arrived!"

"This is a great cause!"

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Then, the second, the third, the fourth...

Following this, professional reviews from authoritative technology media outlets around the world were released.

It sparked a frenzy.

All media outlets are completely one-sided.

Exciting! A pleasant surprise!
The most frequently used phrase is: The future has already arrived!
"This is the most surprising technological product in the last five to ten years."

"Thanks to Texas Instruments, thanks to Sony, thanks to Sharp and a guy called Er Gou Jiaozhu, for completing this crazy game."

"It has completely revolutionized the smartphone industry!"

"Google, you may fall into decline in the future, but not now, not today!"

Following the articles from review media, various comparison videos appeared on video websites such as YouTube and Youshow.

Meanwhile, numerous review and comparison videos by tech enthusiasts have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

Because it generates traffic!
Following closely behind, Yahoo News, AMC, NEW12, and even CBS all joined forces.

This escalated the dispute between the two sides to a fever pitch.

The whole of America is watching!

Texas Instruments' influence in the United States is indeed formidable. While the lawsuit there is still ongoing, quantum phones have already entered the US market through various channels.

Anyway, the case is currently only in a California court, and no verdict has been reached. After all, these phones can be bought on websites like Amazon, and many stores, even carriers, offer contract phones.

Amazon and eBay were astonished to discover this.

The sales figures for quantum phones are astonishing.

This is the first time so many people have bought mobile phones online.

Following closely behind were Hollywood stars affiliated with Sony Columbia, who used quantum phones when making public appearances at various events.

At this point, Google's role in Europe and America became increasingly unpopular.

It gives everyone the impression of being a bully who takes advantage of his power.

Many Hollywood stars, however, stand on the side of the mainstream, representing resistance.

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On June 19, Apple released the second-generation iPhone.

This refers to the iPhone 3G, and the launch event was a full 11 days later than usual.

This product has been upgraded compared to the first generation, but not by much.

What truly made the iPhone a massive hit was the iPhone 4.

Although the iPhone 3G is only 12.3 millimeters thick, its design language is still the same as the first-generation iPhone, and in the eyes of many people, it is even a step backward.

The original aluminum alloy back cover has been replaced with plastic.

The only killer upgrade was the upgrade from 2G to 3G network.

However, quantum phones are already 3G, and Texas Instruments is better than Infineon in this regard.

Therefore, the release of the iPhone 3G did not reduce the popularity of quantum phones; on the contrary, it increased it.

then……

A sudden news story has propelled quantum phones to the forefront of public attention across the United States.

A Black boy was attacked on his way home from school.

A shooting tragedy occurred.

Six people were killed or injured on the way.

The Black boy was also hit by a bullet, but he was unharmed!
Because the Quantum Phone PRO in his breast pocket stopped the bullet for him.

Instantly, this phone became even more popular in the US market.

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Yahoo has been having a tough time lately.

Since the beginning of the year when news broke that Microsoft was going to acquire Yahoo, its stock price has been rising steadily.

However, after negotiations between the two parties completely failed and Microsoft officially abandoned the acquisition, Yahoo's stock price continued to decline.

In this battle between Google and quantum technology, Yahoo has firmly stood on the side of quantum technology, especially Yahoo News, which has played a significant role globally.

Because of the popularity of quantum phones, Sony's stock rose, and Texas Instruments' stock also rose.

You must understand, this is a special time.

Next, an economic crisis was about to erupt, and most stocks were falling.

But these two companies actually bucked the trend and rose.

Yahoo, on the other hand, kept falling, falling.

The most crucial point is that things weren't clear before, but after the popularity of quantum phones, many people are more convinced that the era of mobile internet is coming.

The landscape of the internet will be completely changed.

Yahoo is likely to be completely eliminated in this mobile internet revolution.

Yang Zhiyuan, Sun Zhengyi, and Lin Xiao had a casual get-together.

"Congratulations, Lin Xiao, on becoming a leader in the mobile internet revolution."

"Next, both Facebook and YouTube will take advantage of the mobile internet trend to completely leave their competitors behind."

Masayoshi Son solemnly raised his glass to Lin Xiao: "Lin, I am the one who needs to thank you the most. Without you, I cannot imagine how badly my SoftBank Group would have been damaged in this financial crisis."

From 2007 to 2009, the entire Nasdaq index fell by 47%, which is terrifying.
SoftBank Group's market value also plummeted by more than half in this storm.

However, with the rise of quantum phones and the unstoppable growth of the mobile internet industry, Masayoshi Son's investment legend continues and has reached a new peak.

SoftBank Group owns shares in Research Institute X.

SoftBank Group is also a shareholder in quantum technology.

In fact, many media outlets refer to him as the "Emperor of Investment" because he has almost always caught every trend.

In the PC internet era, he bet on Yahoo! Group.

In the early stages of mobile internet, he bet on X Research Institute and quantum technology.

In the future, he will have another legend: Alibaba.

Of course, more than a decade later, he became one of the biggest investors in the AI ​​industry, but whether that was a blessing or a curse remains to be seen.

As Yang Zhiyuan drank, he felt a deep sense of melancholy and wondered if his era was coming to an end.
Am I going to be abandoned?

Does Yahoo still have a chance to save itself? Is there any chance to reverse its decline?
Rejecting Microsoft's acquisition offer appears to be Yahoo's self-destructive move.

Moreover, although he boarded the train of the Lin Xiao Group, his shareholding was very small, almost negligible.

On the contrary, he owns a large number of shares in Alibaba.

However, Alibaba is located far away in China, while his business center is in the United States and around the world.

Half-drunk, Yang Zhiyuan asked, "Yahoo, is there still a chance?"

Lin Xiao shook his head: "No."

Jerry Yang: "As a friend and an ally, you have given me direction, and I now have great trust in your foresight."

Lin Xiao: "Will you listen to me?"

Last time, when it came to Microsoft's acquisition of Yahoo, Jerry Yang also sought Lin Xiao's opinion, and Lin Xiao gave a very clear opinion: sell.

The price of $446 billion is already very, very good.

Ultimately, Yahoo! Group rejected the offer, even though this outcome was advantageous to Lin Xiao.

Yang Zhiyuan: "Yes!"

Lin Xiao: "Let's collaborate on another project."

Yang Zhiyuan: "What?"

Lin Xiao: "X!"

Masayoshi Son: "X what?"

Lin Xiao: "Do you guys know Twitter?"

This company is not well-known now. It was founded two years ago and is still a small company. Historically, it did not go public until 2013.

This company is a typical example of one that rode the wave of the mobile internet boom.

Masayoshi Son: "I know about the internet's SMS service. It allows a user to send a message of no more than 140 characters to the public."

Weibo, a domestic microblogging platform, is also a result of learning from Twitter.

Lin Xiao: "X Research Institute can incubate this project, make an app, and then promote it globally."

Yang Zhiyuan: "What are the future prospects of this project?"

Lin Xiao: "It will far surpass your Yahoo!"

"You're in contact with Carol Bartz, right?"

Carol Bartz, known as the Queen of Silicon Valley, is a legendary figure.

After Microsoft's failed acquisition of Yahoo, Yahoo's performance continued to decline. Finally, a few months later, Jerry Yang was forced to resign as Yahoo's CEO. A few years later, he completely withdrew from Yahoo's board of directors. Although he later served as a member of the board of directors of Lenovo and Alibaba, he had completely faded into obscurity.

As it turned out, even the so-called Silicon Valley Queen couldn't save Yahoo.

Yang Zhiyuan nodded: "It's a secret. The board of directors is indeed in contact with her, hoping to take advantage of her magic."

Lin Xiao: "Then that's fine. From now on, you can focus entirely on our new project and create another miracle of your own."

Yang Zhiyuan was slightly taken aback and asked, "I'm the one in charge of this company?"

Lin Xiao: "That's right."

Yang Zhiyuan found it somewhat unbelievable, because this meant that Lin Xiao would become his investor.

For a long time, he has been Lin Xiao's investor; he is the real boss.

Now, these roles seem to have been somewhat reversed, and Lin Xiao has unknowingly become the leader.

However, those who know Lin Xiao well understand that every important decision he makes carries significant weight.

If this X succeeds, then Yang Zhiyuan will once again return to the pinnacle of the internet industry.

Masayoshi Son said slowly, "Yang Lin is starting his third business."

Yang Zhiyuan does indeed lack the courage to start from scratch, which makes Son Masayoshi's words carry a lot of weight.

Yes.

From Yangwang, Yangyang Live Room.

Facebook.

Quantum technology!

In just seven years, Lin Xiao started three businesses.

Each success was more successful than the last, and each one had a greater impact than the last.

Yang Zhiyuan suddenly asked, "Lin Xiao, will you start a business for the fourth time?"

Lin Xiao thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "I don't know. The key is whether the world needs me. If someone else is better at it, then let them do it. If I'm better at it, then let me do it."

Yang Zhiyuan: "So what is your goal? A very distant goal."

Lin Xiao: "To make this world a better place."

Yang Zhiyuan downed the wine in his glass completely: "Okay, I'll drink it all!"

"For the rest of my life, I will work on this project called X."

Lin Xiao laughed and said, "Words spoken while drunk don't count. We'll decide after you've sobered up."

Masayoshi Son laughed and said, "No, no, Lin, you're wrong. Words spoken in drunkenness are the most reliable. The most precious thing about humanity is that strong impulse that arises after one has stopped weighing the pros and cons!"

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