Qrio

Short videos that make you smarter every day

Swipe through quick stories on business, startups and the world. Made by invited creators. Every video worth your time.

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How it works

As easy as the apps you already scroll

  1. Open

    Fresh videos every day, ready when you are.

  2. Swipe

    Short and vertical, about a minute each. Nothing to read, nothing to set up.

  3. Get smarter

    Close the app knowing something new about business and the world.

What you'll watch

Topics worth your time

  • Business
  • Startups
  • Geopolitics
  • Techsoon
  • AIsoon
  • Sciencesoon
  • Video by Day1 Startup: A 16-year-old built AI technology to help dogs
    Day1 StartupDay1 Startup
    A 16-year-old built AI technology to help dogs
    Startups · 1:08
  • Video by Aman Thakur: China is building the world's biggest dam on the Brahmaputra
    Aman ThakurAman Thakur
    China is building the world's biggest dam on the Brahmaputra
    Geopolitics · 1:27
  • Video by yieveberlins: Hate is earned
    yieveberlinsyieveberlins
    Hate is earned
    Business · 1:58
  • Video by Kartike Garg: Why does India never offer to mediate between countries?
    Kartike GargKartike Garg
    Why does India never offer to mediate between countries?
    Geopolitics · 1:47

A few videos from the Qrio feed.

For creators

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What is Qrio

A doomscrolling alternative for curious people

Qrio is a free Android app of short vertical videos about business, startups and the world. If you are going to scroll anyway, Qrio gives that habit something worth watching.

Every video is about a minute long and explains one idea, so you can follow what is happening and talk about it with confidence. Videos come from our own small team and from creators we invite, and nobody else can post.

Questions

Good to know

Is Qrio free?

Yes. Every video is free to watch.

Is it on iPhone?

Android first. iPhone is coming. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you.

Who makes the videos?

Our own small team and creators we invite. Nobody else can post.

How is this different from Instagram or YouTube?

Same swipe, different feed. Every video on Qrio is a short, smart story on business, startups or the world. Nothing else.

Where can I get it?

Qrio is live on Google Play for Android. Tap Download Android app to install it.

Give your scrolling a better payoff

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