Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 3AW account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 3AW content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 3AW online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

The dangers – and benefits – of the new Pokemon Go game

Tom Elliott
Article image for The dangers – and benefits – of the new Pokemon Go game

The Pokemon Go craze has brought about some modern dangers.

eSafety expert Julia Cornwell McKean told Neil Mitchell it’s not just about people potentially walking into walls.

‘There’s a risk that people may go down that nasty laneway that they wouldn’t walk down,’ Ms McKean said.

‘I did hear of some nasty incidents in the United States where someone had a beacon and robbed people who got there.’

But there are also some benefits.

Ms McKean said it’s good to see video games taking people outdoors.

‘We at the Children’s eSafety Commissioner actually think this could be a really positive family experience,’ she said.

Click play to hear the full story

Tom Elliott
Advertisement