Pokémon Go Will Make You Crave Augmented Reality

Unless you have been hiding under a rock this last week, by now you have certainly heard about the smash-hit, online game Pokémon Go. “Augmented reality” – the mash-up of the real and digital worlds – isn’t a new idea, but past iterations never generated anything like the present mania for “catching” Pikachu and his friends. What does this switch signal for augmented reality’s future possibilities? Tech writer Om Malik reflects on his own experience with Pokémon Go, compares it with past “mixed-reality games,” and offers compelling examples of how game designers and other businesses might leverage augmented reality technology in the future, in a variety of contexts. getAbstract recommends this article to tech trend watchers and curious bystanders.