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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

    Latest articles by Eric Johnson

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    Technology

    Rony Abovitz takes to Reddit to tease the “everyday computing” potential of the secretive company’s “techno-biology.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The Oscars Liveblog: Re/code StyleThe Oscars Liveblog: Re/code Style
    Technology

    Since when does Re/code liveblog the Oscars? Since right now!

    By Kurt Wagner and Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Virtual Reality Is Here, and Jaunt Wants to Show You VR Movies (Video)Virtual Reality Is Here, and Jaunt Wants to Show You VR Movies (Video)
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    In case you’re wondering, they won’t be creating VR porn.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Sony Will Spin Off Video & Sound Unit, Others to FollowSony Will Spin Off Video & Sound Unit, Others to Follow
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    Existing subsidiaries, like Sony Computer Entertainment, are slated to get even more autonomy.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Re/actions: Sony’s $840 Smart Glasses Are Too Dorky to Be BelievedRe/actions: Sony’s $840 Smart Glasses Are Too Dorky to Be Believed
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    “It’s like wearing a kick-me sign.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    CogniToys for Kids Uses IBM’s Watson to Talk Like a BuddyCogniToys for Kids Uses IBM’s Watson to Talk Like a Buddy
    Technology

    We’ve come a long way since Teddy Ruxpin.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    How Do You Solve a Problem Like Zynga?How Do You Solve a Problem Like Zynga?
    Technology

    Fire the CEO? Fire most of the staff? Or just get some different creative fires burning?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Less Than Half of King’s Revenue Is Coming From Candy Crush, and Wall Street Loves ItLess Than Half of King’s Revenue Is Coming From Candy Crush, and Wall Street Loves It
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    Shares up more than 18 percent after hours.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Most of Zynga’s Money Is Now Coming From MobileMost of Zynga’s Money Is Now Coming From Mobile
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    Sixty percent in 2014, and the company hopes to make it 75 percent this year.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Ubisoft Beats Forecasts, Nudges Up Full-Year OutlookUbisoft Beats Forecasts, Nudges Up Full-Year Outlook
    Technology

    Assassin’s Creed delivers for the French game publisher, but no South Park this quarter will hurt sales.

    By Eric Johnson