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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
    How to Beat Your Friends at Swing Copters, the Sequel to Flappy BirdHow to Beat Your Friends at Swing Copters, the Sequel to Flappy Bird
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    A helpful guide, with less-helpful gifs.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Man, these people really hate fruit.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Meet Oculix, a Hacked-Together Netflix for Oculus RiftMeet Oculix, a Hacked-Together Netflix for Oculus Rift
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    A cool result from an internal “Hack Day,” but Netflix isn’t making any promises yet.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    “Cinematic Virtual Reality” Startup Jaunt Raises $27.8 Million“Cinematic Virtual Reality” Startup Jaunt Raises $27.8 Million
    Technology
    Nielsen: One-Third of PlayStation 4 Owners Switched From Xbox or WiiNielsen: One-Third of PlayStation 4 Owners Switched From Xbox or Wii
    Technology

    Understanding why Sony pulled ahead in the console war.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Finnish Startup Hopes Yoga Game Will Nudge Gender Diversity ForwardFinnish Startup Hopes Yoga Game Will Nudge Gender Diversity Forward
    Technology

    Gajatri Studios’ Tiina Zilliacus wanted to make “a counterstrike to the fashion and restaurant games.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    PlayFab Raises $2.5 Million to Level the Playing Field of “Games as a Service”PlayFab Raises $2.5 Million to Level the Playing Field of “Games as a Service”
    Technology

    PlayFab wants to give the creative guys a bit more technical ammo.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Nintendo’s First iOS Game Is a Safe Bet, Not an Exciting OneNintendo’s First iOS Game Is a Safe Bet, Not an Exciting One
    Technology

    An iPad version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game could be a big deal. But is it enough?

    By Eric Johnson

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