Did you know your phone can create a 3D scan of the world?

A few years ago, there was a huge boom in taking photos and using augmented reality, partly thanks to the game Pokémon GO created by Niantic. While playing, users unknowingly mapped their surroundings, collecting data about real-world locations across the globe.

Today, companies like Google and Apple are developing similar technologies, creating increasingly precise 3D models of our planet. This data is used for augmented reality, navigation, and future digital representations of the world.

Now take a moment.

Are you using your phone consciously?

Do you realize that by taking photos, recording videos, or using AR apps, you may be adding pieces to a digital model of your home, your neighborhood, and your surroundings?

This is not a theory — it is already happening.

Your phone is a powerful tool. The question is: are you controlling it, or is it using you?