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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    What’s the Killer App for VR? Maybe Not Games, Oculus Developers Say.What’s the Killer App for VR? Maybe Not Games, Oculus Developers Say.
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    “VR still has the reputation of, you have something on your face and it’s ugly and you look stupid, but ...”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Microsoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This YearMicrosoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This Year
    Technology
    Oculus Connect Attendees Have to Sign a Motion Sickness WaiverOculus Connect Attendees Have to Sign a Motion Sickness Waiver
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    “If you are susceptible to motion sickness, please advise the attendant or developer before participating.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    iPad Camera-Toy Osmo Wants Players to Customize Its GamesiPad Camera-Toy Osmo Wants Players to Customize Its Games
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    A techie new look at teaching kids to spell.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Swrve Raises $10 Million, Gains New Board MemberSwrve Raises $10 Million, Gains New Board Member
    Technology
    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Here’s How Many Copies of Destiny Activision Actually Sold Last WeekHere’s How Many Copies of Destiny Activision Actually Sold Last Week
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    Minecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good ThingMinecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good Thing
    Technology

    “I started working on a clone of Infiniminer. That’s pretty geeky. =D”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”
    Technology

    “I expect there will be changes, but I can’t say if they will be good or disastrous yet.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    AltspaceVR Wants to Bring the 2-D Social Web Into 3-D Virtual RealityAltspaceVR Wants to Bring the 2-D Social Web Into 3-D Virtual Reality
    Technology

    Using VR for shared social experiences is further along than you might think.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Will Ferrell to Play Videogames for Cancer Charities on Twitch (Video)Will Ferrell to Play Videogames for Cancer Charities on Twitch (Video)
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    The winner of a charity sweepstakes will get to watch him play in person, as well as “a half-eaten bag of Skittles and whatever other cool stuff we can scrape together.”

    By Eric Johnson

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