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Xiaomi's Embarrassing Live Stream Fail: A Case of Technical Issues and Harsh Reality

A recent live streaming event by Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, ended in embarrassment after the audio feed was repeatedly disrupted by technical issues. The event, which took place on the evening of August 17, was intended to showcase the company's latest products and innovations. However, the live stream was marred by frequent "炸麦" (zaimei) incidents, a colloquial term used in Chinese to describe the screeching and squealing sounds that occur when a microphone picks up and amplifies its own feedback.

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Apple Users Holding On to Devices Longer, But Why?

Recent data from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has revealed that a staggering 71% of iPhone users and 68% of Mac users have been using their devices for over two years. This trend marks a significant increase from 2020, when the percentages were 63% and 59% respectively.

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Xiaomi Faces Backlash Over High Insurance Costs for New SU7 Electric Vehicle

In recent developments, Xiaomi has found itself at the center of an intense online discussion regarding the insurance costs of its newly released SU7 electric vehicle. The controversy ignited when it was revealed that the annual insurance premium for the Xiaomi SU7, priced around 200,000 yuan, stands between 6,000 to 8,000 yuan.