GO TEC

Niantic Spatial is adapting the spatial mapping technology behind Pokémon GO into spatial AI designed for robots, according to a report by South Korea's Chosun Ilbo. The move signals the company's push beyond mobile gaming into robotics, leveraging years of real-world 3D mapping data collected from players. The announcement is drawing attention in robotics circles as spatial intelligence becomes a key area of competition.

GO TEC, Virginia's career and technical education initiative, has survived a funding shortfall, according to Virginia Business. The program, which trains students for careers in manufacturing, healthcare and technology, will continue operating despite budget pressures. Details about how the gap was closed and what impact the shortfall may have had on participating school divisions were not immediately provided.