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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    China’s iOS app downloads and revenue are growing fast, says App Annie.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    By Eric Johnson
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    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    Abandon ship!

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    More details on how the company’s new TV box fits into the gamer’s living room.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    The mobile messaging app gets promoted to Facebook-esque status within the Zynga game.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Heads up!

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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    Technology

    Amazon Games VP Mike Frazzini puts the gaming side of the company’s new TV box into context.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
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