The familiar news jingle filled living rooms across the world as the evening broadcast began.
"Good evening, I'm Mia Chen with Global News Network. Tonight, we continue our coverage of what many are calling the most significant technological announcement in human history."
The screen shifted to footage of the Mishima Corporation headquarters, still surrounded by crowds of reporters and curious onlookers two days after the conference.
"Two days ago, Leon Mishima, CEO of Mishima Corporation and the world's youngest billionaire, unveiled three revolutionary technologies that have sent shockwaves through global markets and left experts scrambling to understand the implications."
The broadcast cut to clips from the conference - Leon holding the Scroll, demonstrating the holographic interface, and the crowd's explosive reaction to the Nexus announcement.
"The first product, called the Scroll, went on sale yesterday morning exclusively through Mishima Corporation's authorized retailers worldwide. Despite its premium price point of three thousand dollars, the device has already achieved record-breaking sales figures."
The camera switched to aerial footage of massive crowds outside Mishima retailers in major cities around the world.
"These scenes played out in over fifty cities yesterday as eager customers lined up for hours to get their hands on the revolutionary device. In Tokyo, the line stretched for eight city blocks. In New York, Times Square saw its largest gathering since New Year's Eve."
Cut to street-level footage of the Tokyo store, where hundreds of people waited patiently despite the early morning chill.
"I've been here since three AM," said a young programmer near the front of the line. "This isn't just a phone or tablet. This is the future. I'd rather be first in line for the future than comfortable in bed."
The broadcast shifted to footage inside the stores as the first customers emerged with their purchases. The reporter followed one buyer, a professional photographer named David, as he carefully unboxed his Scroll for the first time.
"Oh my god," David breathed as the transparent cylinder activated, projecting a crystal-clear holographic interface into the air above his palm. "It's actually real. The projection is so clear it looks solid."
A crowd quickly gathered around him as he demonstrated the device's capabilities. His fingers moved through the floating hologram, typing on a keyboard that existed only as light but responded perfectly to his touch.
"Watch this," David said, opening the camera application. A three-dimensional preview of his surroundings appeared in the hologram, but with incredible detail and clarity. "This is better than my five-thousand-dollar professional camera setup. And it fits in my pocket."
He took a photo, and the image appeared in the holographic display with stunning clarity and color accuracy that made several onlookers gasp.
"The processing speed is insane too," he continued, opening multiple applications simultaneously. "Video editing, photo manipulation, 3D rendering - everything happens instantly. No lag, no loading screens, nothing."
The news report cut to various locations around the world, showing similar scenes of amazement and enthusiasm.
In London, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a surgeon, was testing the medical applications. "This anatomical display is more detailed than anything we have at the hospital," she said, manipulating a three-dimensional model of a human heart that floated between her hands. "I can see individual blood vessels, muscle fibers, everything. This will revolutionize medical education."
In Dubai, a business executive was conducting a holographic conference call with colleagues in five different countries. The other participants appeared as life-sized, three-dimensional projections around a virtual conference table. "It feels like we're all in the same room," he marveled.
In São Paulo, a gaming enthusiast was demonstrating console-quality games being projected in perfect 3D detail. "This isn't just mobile gaming," she explained to the gathering crowd. "This is better than my PlayStation, better than my gaming PC. And it's all happening in thin air."
The broadcast returned to the studio, where Mia Chen was joined by technology analyst Dr. Robert Kim via holographic projection - ironically, from his own newly purchased Scroll.
"Dr. Kim, the public response has been overwhelmingly positive, but I understand this isn't what people are most excited about?"
Dr. Kim nodded, his holographic image crystal clear. "Exactly, Mia. The Scroll is impressive - revolutionary, even. But it's the other two products that have everyone truly excited. The Nexus VR system and especially the Eden Pods represent technologies that could fundamentally change human civilization."
The screen showed clips from the conference again - Leon's demonstration of the sleek Nexus headset and his dramatic finale about genetic reconstruction.
"The Nexus promises true FullDive virtual reality - complete sensory immersion that's indistinguishable from reality. That alone would be the breakthrough of the century. But the Eden Pods..." Dr. Kim paused. "If Mishima can deliver on those promises, we're talking about the end of genetic diseases, perfect healing from any injury, the correction of birth defects. Essentially, the end of human biological limitations."
The broadcast cut to footage of desperate scenes outside hospitals and medical centers around the world. Families holding signs reading "Release the Eden Pods Now!" and "My Child Can't Wait!" Protesters demanding immediate access to the revolutionary medical technology.
"The announcement has created a sense of urgency among those suffering from terminal illnesses and genetic conditions," the reporter explained. "Many feel that life-saving technology is being withheld from them."
Cut to an interview with Maria Santos, whose daughter has a rare genetic condition. "My little girl is dying," she said through tears. "If these Eden Pods can really fix genetic defects like he said, why aren't they available now? Every day we wait is another day she suffers."
Back in the studio, Mia addressed the camera directly.
"Mishima Corporation has remained largely silent about release dates for the Nexus and Eden Pods, issuing only a brief statement that both products will be available 'sometime this year' and that they are 'committed to ensuring the safety and accessibility of these groundbreaking technologies.'"
The screen showed the official Mishima Corporation statement, followed by footage of their headquarters still surrounded by media and curious crowds.
"Stock markets continue to react dramatically to these announcements. Traditional technology and pharmaceutical companies have seen massive sell-offs, while Mishima Corporation's valuation has reached what economists are calling 'unprecedented levels.'"
Dr. Kim's holographic projection nodded grimly. "We're seeing entire industries being disrupted by products that haven't even been released yet. The pharmaceutical industry alone is facing an existential crisis - why invest in traditional drug development when genetic reconstruction might make it obsolete?"
The broadcast concluded with more footage from the conference - Leon's confident smile as he walked off stage after dropping the bombshell about the Eden Pods.
"Whatever Leon Mishima's timeline," Mia said, "one thing is certain - the world is holding its breath. In hospitals around the globe, families are counting days. In research labs, scientists are trying to understand how these technologies are possible. And in boardrooms worldwide, executives are scrambling to prepare for a future that might be arriving sooner than anyone expected."
The camera zoomed in on Mia's serious expression.
"The question everyone is asking isn't whether these technologies will change everything - it's whether humanity is ready for the changes they'll bring. This is Mia Chen, Global News Network. We'll continue following this developing story as it unfolds."
The broadcast ended, but around the world, the conversation was just beginning. In every timezone, people were asking the same questions: When would the Eden Pods be released? How would they change medicine forever? And what would happen to the world when genetic perfection became available to everyone?
The future had been promised. Now the world was waiting to see if it would be delivered.
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