Pokémon GO developer Niantic previews the Niantic Real World Platform

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The following post comes from Niantic CEO John Hanke, regarding the Pokémon GO developer’s recent acquisition of London-based company Matrix Mill, as well as a peek inside the Niantic Real World Platform: When we built Niantic, we structured the company’s mission around three core values: exploration, exercise, and real-world social interaction. But not in our wildest dreams did we imagine the … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic previews the Niantic Real World Platform

Video: Pokémon GO developer Niantic reveals real world AR occlusion featuring Pikachu and Eevee

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has unveiled a special video in which real world AR occlusion is showcased featuring Pikachu and Eevee. You can check it out below, followed by the official description: The recently acquired Matrix Mill team at Niantic has spent years building and perfecting deep neural networks that can infer information about the … Continue reading Video: Pokémon GO developer Niantic reveals real world AR occlusion featuring Pikachu and Eevee

Pokémon GO video: Magikarp gets caught by real fishing net thanks to AR editing

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A Pokémon GO player who goes by the name ZoëTwoDots has managed to put together a clip that demonstrates her augmented reality (AR) editing skills. It shows a Magikarp flailing on the surface of a pool of water until it is scooped up by an actual fishing net. You can see this sequence play out … Continue reading Pokémon GO video: Magikarp gets caught by real fishing net thanks to AR editing