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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    “People always say, ‘Where are you?’ and not, ‘What are you looking at?’”

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    “VR is a contact religion” -- but VR’s next sermon will take nine months to write.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Magic Leap Picks Up Former Vevo CEO Rio CaraeffMagic Leap Picks Up Former Vevo CEO Rio Caraeff
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    The longtime media exec joins the buzzy (and mysterious) “cinematic reality” startup.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    In Google’s Vision of Virtual Reality, Where Does Jaunt Fit?In Google’s Vision of Virtual Reality, Where Does Jaunt Fit?
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    Maybe at the high end of VR video, which Google seems to be avoiding (at least for now).

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Confederate Flag Critics Raise $20,000 for Bree Newsome in Three HoursConfederate Flag Critics Raise $20,000 for Bree Newsome in Three Hours
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    That was fast.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Need a Vacation? Here, Put On These VR Goggles.Need a Vacation? Here, Put On These VR Goggles.
    Technology

    “Americans are the absolute worst at taking time off for themselves.” Can Oculus help?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    ‘Minority Report’ Interface Designer: Future Tech Needs a Better Dictionary‘Minority Report’ Interface Designer: Future Tech Needs a Better Dictionary
    Technology

    VR, AR and other future-looking tech is still inconsistent compared to the devices we rely on today.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    You Can Still Get Your Oculus VR Porn, Just Not From FacebookYou Can Still Get Your Oculus VR Porn, Just Not From Facebook
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    Oculus may have an official app hub for the Rift, but that won’t be users’ only option.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Virtual Reality Is Still Not Ready for Prime TimeVirtual Reality Is Still Not Ready for Prime Time
    Technology

    The true believers say virtual reality will change computing forever. But there’s still reason to be wary of the hype.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe: The Full Code Conference Interview (Video)Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe: The Full Code Conference Interview (Video)
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    The virtual reality pioneer’s CEO preaches potential, advises patience.

    By Eric Johnson

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