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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Technology

    Big numbers in digital, but trying to repeat those is the wrong direction, says CEO Strauss Zelnick.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    King Beats, but Stock Drops Hard on Weak OutlookKing Beats, but Stock Drops Hard on Weak Outlook
    Technology

    Shares are down almost 12 percent as the Candy Crush maker warns investors to brace for a couple rough quarters.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Can This Stylus Solve Virtual Reality’s Input Problem?Can This Stylus Solve Virtual Reality’s Input Problem?
    Technology

    Maybe not for gaming, but there’s potential for other applications here.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    “What this needs is a directional sensor for purposes of settling arguments and assigning blame.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Longtime Hollywood Exec Peter Guber Says He’s Betting ‘Millions’ on Virtual RealityLongtime Hollywood Exec Peter Guber Says He’s Betting ‘Millions’ on Virtual Reality
    Technology

    “You can only fill 18,000 seats, and there are seven billion people in the world.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Ubisoft Reports $192 Million Full-Year ProfitUbisoft Reports $192 Million Full-Year Profit
    Technology
    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Augmented Reality Might Fix Our Posture, Social LivesAugmented Reality Might Fix Our Posture, Social Lives
    Technology

    “That’s too much of a barrier, to be looking at your phone while you’re at dinner.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Virtual Reality Is Just as Good as Being There … Or Is It?Virtual Reality Is Just as Good as Being There … Or Is It?
    Technology

    “You actually feel like you’re there,” but “it doesn’t replace being there.” What?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Activision Beats the Street, With Digital Taking 76 Percent of SalesActivision Beats the Street, With Digital Taking 76 Percent of Sales
    Technology

    That’s a big difference from the holiday quarter, where retail represented the majority.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Zynga Narrows Focus, Will Cut 18 Percent of StaffZynga Narrows Focus, Will Cut 18 Percent of Staff
    Technology

    Most of the 364 jobs cut will not come from game development, CEO Mark Pincus says.

    By Eric Johnson

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