I purchased this around 2025, but I haven't used it much. The Hobonichi Earth Ball is a new globe that uses AR technology. By holding up your smartphone or tablet, you can learn various information about the world. It's a globe for both adults and children, packed with surprises, discoveries, learning, and fun. When you hold up a smartphone or tablet with the dedicated app downloaded, various information will pop up on the screen. For example, by tapping on a country you're interested in, you can learn about its population, GDP, and FIFA ranking.