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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Why Mobile Is So Important to Fixing Zynga, in One ChartWhy Mobile Is So Important to Fixing Zynga, in One Chart
    Technology

    Mobile gaming has far surpassed social gaming’s peak.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    “Now I know what Lassie would wear if she went to Coachella.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Merge’s $129 Virtual Reality Headset Goes on Sale This FallMerge’s $129 Virtual Reality Headset Goes on Sale This Fall
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    “We’re getting beyond yesterday’s game design methodology.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Where Will Virtual Reality Be in 2020? The True Believers Weigh In.Where Will Virtual Reality Be in 2020? The True Believers Weigh In.
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    In five short years, VR will jump ahead. Or will it jump the shark?

    By Eric Johnson

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