Pokemon Go could be about to become even more addictive. An incredible new video has revealed updates to the way the game's augmented reality technology works, making it far more realistic. The new technology lets characters disappear behind real-world objects. Called occlusion, the technique is being promoted by its creators as the firm opens up their Real World Platform for developers to create new AR apps. Pokemon Go players could soon be treated to the sight of Pikachu hiding behind static plant pots and even moving people.

Niantic Labs, the developer behind "Pokémon Go," has announced that it is planning to open its augmented reality platform to third-party developers. The company also shared it's vision for the future of its AR platform, which includes advancements in machine learning and computer vision. "Today, we are offering a preview of the technology we have been developing: the Niantic Real World Platform," Niantic CEO John Hanke said in a blog post. "This is the first time we've given an update of this nature publicly, and I'm confident it will provide a sense of how committed we are to the future of AR, and to furthering the type of experiences we have pioneered." The CEO also revealed that Niantic has acquired the computer vision and machine learning company Matrix Mill and established a new office in London.