... "I'm most excited about those that don't cut you off from other people," says John.
John says he's taking a particular interest in mixed reality devices, such as Instagram owner Meta's new headsets and Apple's Vision Pro, launching next year.
"Those are the kinds of devices that we're leaning into," he says.
"Because they're devices you can use when you're out for a walk and with your friends, and they don't get in your way".
John predicts that "2024 is going to be a breakthrough year for AR", especially as it converges with artificial intelligence (AI).
He says Niantic is looking to deploy this in Pokémon Go to deepen the interplay between its real and virtual elements. ...
The latest, called Party Play, focuses on something Pokémon Go has always done well - bringing people together.
Trainers, as players call themselves, can team up with three friends and see them on the same screen as they go out completing missions together.
It mirrors the lively community scene that's built up around the game, with events still regularly taking place that bring fans on joint walks around their local areas. ...
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