Niantic Teases New AR Tech

Niantic is best known for the enduringly-popular Pokémon Go, but is also recognized for its efforts to create cutting-edge AR experiences. The company recently revealed its latest project, dubbed "Niantic Real World Platform," an effort to further blend the lines between reality and the digital world. Key components include creating AR software that can recognize real world objects, resolve minute details and react accordingly. Put simply, seamless integration is the end goal; "Imagine, for exa...