Basically Pokemon Go, is Geocaching, right?
It’s definitely “something”.
https://twitter.com/0xdade/status/752349663747989504/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
No way in blue hell will I let this thing on *my* phone.
In a virtual sense, yes. The developers have the ability to virtually place Pokemon characters practically anywhere and the players can “catch” characters there. The players themselves can place a beacon to invite other players to put their Pokemon up against each other. Just the other day I read where some thugs put up a beacon to lure people in and rob them at gunpoint. IIRC, there were 10 or 11 victims.
http://www.vox.com/2016/7/11/12129162/pokemon-go-android-ios-game
Yes. Someone out there has all of the data saying where you go, when, how often, etc.
Ironically people are giving this up willingly. Niantic could also turn around and sell the data of users as ‘anonymous data’, thus doubling up on their profits.
My workplace has actually made it a ‘forbidden’ to use app while at or near the building.
Same type idea, but Geocaching has real objects. Pokemon Go is just pictures on your phone when you are near the place where they ‘hide’.................
‘Basically Pokemon Go, is Geocaching, right?’
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It is.
And I think some businesses could attract foot traffic if they install one of those lures. I think you can buy them (?).
I think so, plus it is augmented reality. You look through you camera app on your phone and see animated characters superimposed on your view.