How much better would Pokémon Go be if an automaker had developed it? The game that lets people hunt virtual monsters in real-world locations blends smartphones, GPS coordinates, position sensors and augmented reality – technologies that automakers are embracing for growth.
An automaker likely would have tackled the game’s safety issues up front: suspending monster sightings and Poke Ball throws while a car is moving, while finding nearby parking and offering walking directions to monster and Poke Stop locations.
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