Waveform Game Show: Mid-Year Tech Trivia & Q&A

The Mid-Year Waveform Game Show

To celebrate the middle of 2021, the hosts transition into a high-stakes trivia format, pitting Marques against Andrew in a battle of tech knowledge. The competition is split into several rounds, covering major tech events from the first half of the year, specific video content, and a challenging microscope photography round.

Competition Highlights

• Trivia Origins: Questions were sourced from both the production team and the community via Discord, adding a layer of difficulty and engagement.
• Macro photography challenge: In a nod to the Oppo Find X3 Pro, the hosts attempt to identify extremely magnified, cotidian objects, leading to humorous debates and tense buzz-in moments.
• Retro Tech Recall: A particularly difficult round tasked the hosts with naming the precise order of Retro Tech season two episodes, emphasizing the complexity of their production scheduling.

Tech Ecosystems and Future Trends

Following the game show, the hosts transition to a community-driven Q&A session, discussing the intersection of hardware, software, and ecosystem integration.

"I think Whitechapel is the most excited we've been about getting close to that in a long time because now we're just one more step closer to all the hardware being together."

Key Discussion Points

• Google vs. Apple Ecosystems: A look at whether Google can replicate the walled garden experience of Apple, specifically focusing on the new Whitechapel SoC.
• The Future of Charging: Debate on whether the future relies on super-efficient, super-small batteries or ubiquitous inductive wireless charging.
• Technological Dangers: The hosts address concerns about AI, the potential for genetic classism via CRISPR, and the ethical implications of making high-performance electric vehicle acceleration accessible to the general public.