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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

    Latest articles by Eric Johnson

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    Virtual Reality Film Festival: Trust Us, VR Is Not Just for Gamer GeeksVirtual Reality Film Festival: Trust Us, VR Is Not Just for Gamer Geeks
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    To make VR “the dominant art form,” it needs support from non-gamers, too.

    By Eric Johnson
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    ‘Turn Off Your Phone!’ I Attended a Press Conference in Virtual Reality.‘Turn Off Your Phone!’ I Attended a Press Conference in Virtual Reality.
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    Even in virtual press conferences, people who leave their phones on are still jerks.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Art in Virtual Reality, Act One: Make Us Believe We’re in the AudienceArt in Virtual Reality, Act One: Make Us Believe We’re in the Audience
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    That invisible and hard-to-reproduce something, theatrical chemistry, is up for grabs if the tech is good enough.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Pokémon Comes to Smartphones, Led by Ex-Google Game StudioPokémon Comes to Smartphones, Led by Ex-Google Game Studio
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    Use your phone to catch ’em all.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Here It Is, the Worst Virtual Reality App Idea EverHere It Is, the Worst Virtual Reality App Idea Ever
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    Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit making “Airplane!” references.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Behind the Scenes of a Virtual Reality Beethoven ConcertBehind the Scenes of a Virtual Reality Beethoven Concert
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    A lovely little bit of Ludwig Van, in a headset.

    By Eric Johnson
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    GoPro’s Virtual Reality Camera Costs $15,000, Lands in Early NovemberGoPro’s Virtual Reality Camera Costs $15,000, Lands in Early November
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    And it’s only for professionals, not consumers.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    How Do You Tell a Story in Virtual Reality?How Do You Tell a Story in Virtual Reality?
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    For filmmakers moving into the new medium, the question is what to keep -- and what to throw away.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    How Twitter Bots and Millennials Are Secretly Ruining Your Sex LifeHow Twitter Bots and Millennials Are Secretly Ruining Your Sex Life
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    Also: Are the Muppets why millennials won’t vote?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Here’s Why Google Should Buy Vuforia From QualcommHere’s Why Google Should Buy Vuforia From Qualcomm
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    It’s not a sure thing. But it makes a lot of sense.

    By Eric Johnson