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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    NBC adds virtual reality to Rio Olympics even as it deals with actual reality of ZikaNBC adds virtual reality to Rio Olympics even as it deals with actual reality of Zika
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    “The actual risk ... of encountering a mosquito is very, very, very slim,” says NBC Olympics head Gary Zenkel.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Artificial intelligence companies need our data. Can we stop giving it away for free?Artificial intelligence companies need our data. Can we stop giving it away for free?
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    “We’ve consistently chosen comfort and better decisions, better and more valuable products, over our sense of privacy.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    How Apple obsessive John Gruber built Daring Fireball, the world’s most powerful one-man media companyHow Apple obsessive John Gruber built Daring Fireball, the world’s most powerful one-man media company
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    Since 2002, Gruber has owned a chunk of the conversation about Apple — and he does it all solo.

    By Eric Johnson
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    This is why your fears about artificial intelligence are wrongThis is why your fears about artificial intelligence are wrong
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    Elon Musk and James Cameron both missed the mark, the co-founders of Numenta say.

    By Eric Johnson
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    For Pride 2016, Apple gave its employees this rainbow watch bandFor Pride 2016, Apple gave its employees this rainbow watch band
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    “This limited-edition band is a symbol of our commitment to equality.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    It’s Sunday, so let’s watch a $1,400 drone drown in Coca-ColaIt’s Sunday, so let’s watch a $1,400 drone drown in Coca-Cola
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    YouTube is weird.

    By Eric Johnson
    This virtual reality game lets you punch your music in the face
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    Audioshield is like Guitar Hero for your hands, and it’s making me want to own music again.

    By Eric Johnson
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    New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham has diedNew York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham has died
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    The longtime photographer and star of “Bill Cunningham New York” was 87.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Media startups without a mission will crash and burn, Brian Lam saysMedia startups without a mission will crash and burn, Brian Lam says
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    The journalist-turned-founder of The Wirecutter says business should chase both money and quality.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Roomba maker iRobot may make robots that talk to your smart home devicesRoomba maker iRobot may make robots that talk to your smart home devices
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    Will the future of robots look more like “The Jetsons” or “The Terminator”?

    By Eric Johnson