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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

    Latest articles by Eric Johnson

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    Wevr Thinks You’ll Spend Hours in Virtual RealityWevr Thinks You’ll Spend Hours in Virtual Reality
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    In VR, “time sort of collapses. It’s pretty powerful.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Zeiss Thinks Virtual Reality and Drones Are a Match Made in HeavenZeiss Thinks Virtual Reality and Drones Are a Match Made in Heaven
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    Pending approval from the Department of Transportation and the FCC to fly up to heaven’s altitude, of course.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    What Is Google Cardboard, and Why Is the New York Times Embracing Virtual Reality?What Is Google Cardboard, and Why Is the New York Times Embracing Virtual Reality?
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    The Gray Lady thinks its Sunday newspaper subscribers are ready for VR.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Holy Augmented Reality, Batman! Jeff Bezos Wants to Sell Magic Glasses.Holy Augmented Reality, Batman! Jeff Bezos Wants to Sell Magic Glasses.
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    Put them on, start watching a movie, then pause and check your surroundings without taking them off.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Oculus Co-Founder: ‘Expensive’ Virtual Reality Is Still Happening, and That’s a Good ThingOculus Co-Founder: ‘Expensive’ Virtual Reality Is Still Happening, and That’s a Good Thing
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    “If we are successful, nobody will question how cool VR is. It will all be a matter of cost.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    YouTube Starts Selling Subscriptions -- For Its Gaming ChannelsYouTube Starts Selling Subscriptions -- For Its Gaming Channels
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    Four dollars a month, but all the videos will still be free -- it’s more of a donation than a subscription.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Nintendo, Google to Invest up to $30 Million in Niantic, Maker of Mobile Pokémon GameNintendo, Google to Invest up to $30 Million in Niantic, Maker of Mobile Pokémon Game
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    Some unusual investors for an unusual video game.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Can Virtual Reality Save the Porn Business? (Video)Can Virtual Reality Save the Porn Business? (Video)
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    “There needs to be some new bastion of porn sales at some point, or else it’s going to become just a very exhilarating hobby.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Are Political Debates Any Less Boring in Virtual Reality? Let’s Find Out! (Liveblog)Are Political Debates Any Less Boring in Virtual Reality? Let’s Find Out! (Liveblog)
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    CNN and NextVR’s stunt is also a test of whether people will want to watch other sorts of live events in VR.

    By Eric Johnson and Noah Kulwin
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    AOL’s Tim Armstrong Discusses Life Under Verizon at Code/Mobile (Full Video)AOL’s Tim Armstrong Discusses Life Under Verizon at Code/Mobile (Full Video)
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    Also, he’s not running for president, cheekbones be damned!

    By Eric Johnson