Video sharing platform, Vine, and popular HQ trivia app co-founder Colin Kroll on Monday found dead in his apartment in New York.

According to reports, Kroll was found by police after his girlfriend called 911 and asked for a wellness check.

Following the call, the New York Police department went on to Kroll's flat in Manhattan to check on him and found his body along with drug paraphernalia.

Reports say that he died of a drug overdose.

HQ spokesperson has confirmed the death with a brief statement reading, "We learned today of the passing of our friend and founder, Colin Kroll, and it’s with deep sadness that we say goodbye. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

Police have launched its investigation.&nbsp;

Kroll co-founded HQ trivia app with Rus Yusupov who also paid tribute on Twitter saying that his "thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones."

"So sad to hear about the passing of my friend and co-founder Colin Kroll. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. I will forever remember him for his kind soul and a big heart. He made the world and internet a better place. Rest in peace, brother," the tweet read.

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Colin Koll co-founder Vine, a short-form video hosting service where users could share six-second-long looping clips. It was founded in June 2012.

Later Twitter acquired Vine in October 2012 before its official launch.

He also co-founded HQ, an app and trivia game on August 26 last year for iOS and later it was released for Android as well.

It was a daily no cost daily trivia game through which players can outright win or split prize money if they can correctly answer a series of questions.

Video sharing platform, Vine, and popular HQ trivia app co-founder Colin Kroll on Monday found dead in his apartment in New York. According to reports, Kroll was found by police after his girlfriend called 911 and asked for a wellness check.

Video sharing platform, Vine, and popular HQ trivia app co-founder Colin Kroll on Monday found dead in his apartment in New York. According to reports, Kroll was found by police after his girlfriend called 911 and asked for a wellness check. Following the call, the New York Police department went on to Kroll's flat in Manhattan to check on him and found his body along with drug paraphernalia. Reports say that he died of a drug overdose. HQ spokesperson has confirmed the death with a brief statement reading, "We learned today of the passing of our friend and founder, Colin Kroll, and it’s with deep sadness that we say goodbye. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time." Police have launched its investigation. Kroll co-founded HQ trivia app with Rus Yusupov who also paid tribute on Twitter saying that his "thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones." "So sad to hear about the passing of my friend and co-founder Colin Kroll. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. I will forever remember him for his kind soul and a big heart. He made the world and internet a better place. Rest in peace, brother," the tweet read. So sad to hear about the passing of my friend and co-founder Colin Kroll. My thoughts & prayers go out to his loved ones. I will forever remember him for his kind soul and big heart. He made the world and internet a better place. Rest in peace, brother. — Rus (@rus) December 16, 2018 × Colin Koll co-founder Vine, a short-form video hosting service where users could share six-second-long looping clips. It was founded in June 2012. Later Twitter acquired Vine in October 2012 before its official launch. He also co-founded HQ, an app and trivia game on August 26 last year for iOS and later it was released for Android as well. It was a daily no cost daily trivia game through which players can outright win or split prize money if they can correctly answer a series of questions.

Vine, HQ trivia app co-founder Colin Kroll dies at 34

Amazon.com Inc on Monday opens a rainforest-like office space in Seattle that it hopes will spark new ideas for employees.

While cities across North America are seeking to host Seattle-based Amazon&#39;s second headquarters, the world&#39;s largest online retailer is still expanding its main campus. Company office towers and high-end eateries have taken the place of warehouses and parking lots in Seattle`s South Lake Union district. The Spheres complex, officially open to workers on Tuesday, is the pinnacle of a decade of development here.

The Spheres` three glass domes house some 40,000 plants of 400 species. Amazon, famous for its demanding work culture, hopes the Spheres` lush environs will let employees reflect and have chance encounters, spawning new products or plans.

The space is more like a greenhouse than a typical office. Instead of enclosed conference rooms or desks, there are walkways and unconventional meeting spaces with chairs.

Amazon has invested $3.7 billion on buildings and infrastructure in Seattle from 2010 to summer 2017, a figure that has public officials competing for its &quot;HQ2&quot; salivating. Amazon has said it expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction of HQ2 and to create as many as 50,000 jobs.

Earlier this month, the online retailer narrowed 238 applications for its second headquarters to 20. The finalists, from Boston and New York to Austin, Texas, largely fit the bill of being big metropolises that can attract highly educated tech talent.

Amazon started the frenzied HQ2 contest last summer and plans to pick a winner later this year.

Seattle`s mayor, the governor of Washington and Amazon`s top real estate executive were expected to speak during the Spheres` opening ceremony. The Spheres will become part of Amazon`s guided campus tours, and members of the public can also visit an exhibit at the Spheres by appointment starting Tuesday.

The Spheres` three glass domes house some 40,000 plants of 400 species

Amazon.com Inc on Monday opens a rainforest-like office space in Seattle that it hopes will spark new ideas for employees. While cities across North America are seeking to host Seattle-based Amazon's second headquarters, the world's largest online retailer is still expanding its main campus. Company office towers and high-end eateries have taken the place of warehouses and parking lots in Seattle`s South Lake Union district. The Spheres complex, officially open to workers on Tuesday, is the pinnacle of a decade of development here. The Spheres` three glass domes house some 40,000 plants of 400 species. Amazon, famous for its demanding work culture, hopes the Spheres` lush environs will let employees reflect and have chance encounters, spawning new products or plans. The space is more like a greenhouse than a typical office. Instead of enclosed conference rooms or desks, there are walkways and unconventional meeting spaces with chairs. Amazon has invested $3.7 billion on buildings and infrastructure in Seattle from 2010 to summer 2017, a figure that has public officials competing for its "HQ2" salivating. Amazon has said it expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction of HQ2 and to create as many as 50,000 jobs. Earlier this month, the online retailer narrowed 238 applications for its second headquarters to 20. The finalists, from Boston and New York to Austin, Texas, largely fit the bill of being big metropolises that can attract highly educated tech talent. Amazon started the frenzied HQ2 contest last summer and plans to pick a winner later this year. Seattle`s mayor, the governor of Washington and Amazon`s top real estate executive were expected to speak during the Spheres` opening ceremony. The Spheres will become part of Amazon`s guided campus tours, and members of the public can also visit an exhibit at the Spheres by appointment starting Tuesday.

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