Digital Smarts - What is Pokemon Go And What Do You Need to Think About Safety Wise?

If you have kids you probably already know what Pokemon Go is – the hottest new virtual reality app – but if not, it is one of those things you are going to need to know about as “up-to-date” parents. Of course there are also going to be some unintended consequences as well, as there always are with a new tech craze. For starters, make sure you download the correct version of the game and make sure all permissions are set the way you want them to be. This app is a lesson in Privacy Issues 101 despite its popularity. One interesting sidelight – colleges are using the Pokemon Go game to recruit students by posting pictures on social media of Pokemon characters at sites around their campuses.