Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 02/17 - HQ Trivia Into The Deadpool
Feb 17, 2020
Discover the UK's groundbreaking climate supercomputer aimed at improving weather forecasting. Dive into the rise and fall of HQ Trivia in the tech world. Apple is grappling with challenges in designing its own 5G antenna, while foldable phones are facing new display issues. Explore innovative all-terrain electric scooters tested by the U.S. Army. Finally, learn about India's e-commerce boom, where local retailers are transforming the grocery supply chain amidst fierce competition.
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HQ Trivia Shuts Down
- HQ Trivia, once a popular live mobile game, is shutting down due to loss of investor funding.
- The company, valued at $100 million in 2018, struggled with internal turmoil and declining user engagement.
Live Events Potential
- HQ Trivia's success demonstrated the potential of live, synchronous online events.
- Its failure may not invalidate the concept, but rather highlight the company's own shortcomings.
Apple's 5G Antenna Risk
- Apple is reportedly unhappy with Qualcomm's 5G antenna and may design its own.
- This is risky given the importance of 5G in the upcoming iPhone upgrade cycle and the potential for "AntennaGate"-like issues.