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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    By Eric Johnson
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    “Long term, there’s not going to be a single input device. In VR, it’s going to be several different devices.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe Says Coming Decades Will Define Virtual Reality (Video)Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe Says Coming Decades Will Define Virtual Reality (Video)
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    With two consumer launches on the horizon for Oculus, how will Facebook’s VR play compete?

    By Eric Johnson
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    “We have a responsibility to promote the values that we have as a company, as employees and as a site.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Ellen Pao ‘Didn’t Plan on Becoming a Symbol’ for Women in Tech (Video)Ellen Pao ‘Didn’t Plan on Becoming a Symbol’ for Women in Tech (Video)
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    “I’m a person who told her story, and that has allowed others to feel more comfortable telling their stories.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Magic Today Is Just Technology in the Future, Says Illusionist Marco Tempest (Video)Magic Today Is Just Technology in the Future, Says Illusionist Marco Tempest (Video)
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    “Magic is about making possible today what science will make a reality tomorrow.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Virtual Reality Can Make You Feel. Can It Also Make You Think?Virtual Reality Can Make You Feel. Can It Also Make You Think?
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    The answer has important implications for journalism, documentaries and academic research.

    By Eric Johnson
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    “Something like 10 marriages have happened because of QuizUp.” More!

    By Eric Johnson
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    Porn, advertising and dragons all have roles in the future of VR.

    By Eric Johnson
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    “Disrupting the role traditionally played by poor hygiene and bad social skills.”

    By Eric Johnson