Gotta watch ‘em all? Pokémon-style app for birdwatching launches

Users of Birdex get points for each bird they see and can compete with friends, with 200,000 sightings logged so far A new app has launched that aims to gamify birdwatching by allowing people to collect digital cards of UK bird species whenever they record seeing one. Users of Birdex accumulate points for each bird they see, with less common and rare species yielding the greatest rewards. It is possible to add friends and compete over bird sightings. The app has got birdwatchers talking online – though it has raised hackles among some for its use of AI-generated artwork. Continue reading...

By Chris Baraniuk