Tech Giants: Starting from Bankrupt Companies

216: Chapter 216 The ”Parameter Explosion” of Consumer ElectronicsAt 9:30 AM, the music switched to a stirring electronic drum beat.

Xinghuo Electronics CEO Zhang Yang stepped onto the stage. He wore the same style of suit as Su Chen, but with a bit more approachability.

”Hello everyone, I’m Zhang Yang. Mr. Su just spoke about the sea of stars; now, let’s return to the ground—but even on the ground, Xinghuo intends to reach a different height.”

A drone icon appeared on the large screen.

”The first product: the Spark 5 drone, code-named ’Xuntian’.”

A silver-gray drone slowly rose from behind the stage and hovered above Zhang Yang’s head. It had a streamlined design, and its blades were nearly silent.

Specifications popped up one by one on the big screen:

Battery Life: 120 minutes (Industry average: 30 minutes)

Camera: 48 megapixels, 1-inch sensor, supports RAW format

Image Transmission Distance: 20 km (under FCC standards)

Maximum Wind Resistance: Level 7

Weight: 850 grams

Gasps erupted from the audience.

”I know what you’re thinking: 120 minutes of battery life, how is that possible?” Zhang Yang smiled. ”The answer is: a new type of high-energy-density battery, combined with aerodynamic optimization and intelligent power management.”

He pressed the remote control, and the large screen behind the stage played a demonstration video:

In a forest during a rainstorm, the drone flew through the rain, its footage as steady as if it were a clear day. Suddenly, high-voltage power lines appeared across the valley; the drone automatically identified them and passed precisely beneath. Then, a flock of startled birds appeared, and the drone climbed urgently to avoid them—the entire process was completely autonomous.

”AI Obstacle Avoidance 4.0 System,” Zhang Yang explained. ”It can identify not only static obstacles but also predict the trajectories of dynamic objects. This means you can fly with peace of mind in complex environments.”

Price announced: starting at 9,999 yuan.

The brief list of specs caused a commotion. The bosses of several drone companies looked grim after hearing the introduction; they knew their companies’ products were now obsolete. From now on, there would only be two types of products in the drone field: Xinghuo drones and everything else.

Amidst the applause, Zhang Yang introduced the second product.

”If you think the drone is too big, then let’s take a look at this: the Lingmou 4 action camera.”

A matchbox-sized black square appeared in his hand, its lens protruding slightly.

Specifications:

Sensor: 1-inch (GoPro’s latest model is 1/1.9-inch)

Video: 8K 60fps recording

Stabilization: Six-axis gyroscope + AI electronic image stabilization

Waterproofing: 20 meters without a case

”But specs aren’t the point,” Zhang Yang said. ”The point is what it can do.”

He had a staff member hand the Lingmou 4 to an audience member—who happened to be Li Hao.

”My friend, please use it to record a video of the scene, whatever you like.”

Li Hao’s hands shook slightly, but he still took the camera and filmed his surroundings: the excited audience, the cool stage, and the big shots in the front row.

After 30 seconds, he stopped recording.

”Now, press this red button,” Zhang Yang said.

Li Hao pressed it.

The Lingmou 4’s built-in screen began to flash. Three seconds later, it played a finished video: the camera movement was smooth, there were transition effects, background music, and even a subtitle that read ”Shenzhen · Tech Extravaganza.”

”Built-in Flint AI chip for real-time editing,” Zhang Yang said. ”You don’t need to learn Premiere or look for stock footage; as soon as you’re done filming, you have a video ready for your social media feed.”

Price: 3,999 yuan.

Li Hao looked at the camera in his hand and muttered, ”This... this is unscientific.”

His livestream camera was aimed at the device, and the bullet chat went wild:

”GoPro can just drop dead right now.”

”8K 60fps + AI editing for 3,999? Xinghuo is going to massacre the action camera market!”

”Just bought a GoPro Hero 7, and suddenly it’s not so great anymore.”

In the VIP section, GoPro CEO Nick Woodman’s face turned ashen. He stood up abruptly, left his seat, and walked toward the corridor. Sharp-eyed reporters followed him and caught him on the phone, looking anxious.

Later, this video was subtitled: ”GoPro CEO’s Emergency SOS: Xinghuo is going to kill us!”

The price massacre of action cameras was only the beginning. With performance improved and prices only slightly increased, it was still a disaster and a slaughter for competitors. Their products had no comparability or value for money, signaling that they would soon be unsellable.

At 10:00 AM, the lights turned to a soft blue.

”Next is the product closest to everyone’s body,” Zhang Yang said. ”Wearable devices. But what Xinghuo makes isn’t just ’wearables’; it’s a ’health partner’.”

The first product: the Xingguang Gen 3 smartwatch.

The spec sheet popped up:

Medical-grade ECG (Medical device certification obtained)

Blood Glucose Trend Monitoring (Non-invasive, error margin ±5%)

24-hour monitoring of blood oxygen, blood pressure, and body temperature

Battery Life: 21 days (Apple Watch is 18 hours)

Screen: 1.5-inch flexible OLED, peak brightness of 2,000 nits

Materials: Titanium case + Sapphire glass

”I know you doubt the accuracy of the blood glucose monitoring,” Zhang Yang said. ”So, let’s test it right here.”

Staff brought out a professional hospital-grade glucose meter. Zhang Yang randomly invited three audience members onto the stage: a young girl, a middle-aged man, and an elderly man with white hair.

First, they measured with the professional instrument: the girl was 4.8 mmol/L, the man 5.6 mmol/L, and the elderly man 7.2 mmol/L.

Then they measured with the watch: the girl was 4.9, the man 5.7, and the elderly man 7.3.

All errors were less than 5%.

The venue exploded.

”This technology...” the old man said excitedly. ”I have to prick my finger four times a day to test my blood sugar. If this is accurate, I won’t have to suffer anymore!”

Zhang Yang nodded. ”That is the meaning of technology—to reduce suffering.”

Price: 2,999 yuan.

Technological progress should be inclusive; the health value of this smartwatch far exceeded the electronic product itself. The Apple Watch simply couldn’t compare; one was a consumer good, the other a health guardian.

Next were the Xingguang Gen 2 Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

Headphones:

Noise Cancellation Depth: -50dB (Industry top: -40dB)

Features: Dual-mode bone conduction + air conduction, open-ear design

Battery Life: 8 hours per charge, 40 hours total

Price: 1,299 yuan

Speakers:

Sound Quality: Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified

Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz

Design: Transparent casing, with the internal chips and driver units visible to the naked eye

Price: 999 yuan

During the demonstration, a symphony was played. The soundstage was vast, the details rich, and the bass was so deep it made hearts vibrate in resonance.

After the music ended, Zhang Yang said, ”We intentionally made it transparent because Xinghuo’s technology isn’t afraid of being seen. The chips are ours, the algorithms are ours, and the materials are ours—every line of code and every part is ’Made by Morning Star’.”

Thunderous applause.

The release of the first five products was already a bombshell; the products to follow were beyond imagination. Today’s press conference had brought far too many surprises. For the onlookers, it was a blessing, but for the industry bosses in attendance, it was an ordeal—a total slaughter.