The morning programs were the first to break the story. Most of the world was watching the morning news when the video dropped.
People sat in their kitchens with coffee cups in their hands. Commuters stared at their phones on crowded trains. Office workers looked at their desktop monitors. The digital footprint of Nova Technologies expanded across the globe in a matter of seconds.
On the international news desk in London, the presenter was halfway through a segment on the global nanite rollout. She looked directly at the camera and spoke with a steady, practiced voice.
Then the producer's voice cut into her earpiece. The producer spoke fast and low, rushing his words. The presenter stopped mid-sentence. Her mouth stayed open for a fraction of a second.
The audience watched a seasoned professional listen to something she genuinely did not want to hear. She raised her hand and touched her earpiece with two fingers. She looked down at the blank desk in front of her.
