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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Technology
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    They’re not “glassy-eyed addicts or isolated automatons,” according to a new survey.

    By Eric Johnson
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    The classic puzzle game is 30 years old, but it’s still changing (or not) with the times.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    How do you follow up on a series like Temple Run?

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The Winners and Losers at Apple’s WWDC KeynoteThe Winners and Losers at Apple’s WWDC Keynote
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    Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Passwords and e-commerce, here we come.

    By Eric Johnson
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    “So, you notice any buffering?” “No, sir!”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    The third and final day of the Code Conference -- the short version.

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