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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    Self-driving cars are an ‘existential crisis’ for Uber, ‘Upstarts’ author Brad Stone saysSelf-driving cars are an ‘existential crisis’ for Uber, ‘Upstarts’ author Brad Stone says
    Technology

    And that’s why Uber might beat Google and Apple.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Is ‘unlimited’ phone data a ripoff?Is ‘unlimited’ phone data a ripoff?
    Technology

    The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern says it’s not really “unlimited.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The New York Times wants to save itself by becoming like NetflixThe New York Times wants to save itself by becoming like Netflix
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    Wired contributor Gabriel Snyder says it’s all about one big subscription now.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The time when ‘Fun Home’ author Alison Bechdel thought a big fan was her Uber driverThe time when ‘Fun Home’ author Alison Bechdel thought a big fan was her Uber driver
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    Bechdel chats with Recode’s Kara Swisher on this special bonus episode of Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Getting all your news from Facebook is like eating only potato chips, Flipboard CEO Mike McCue saysGetting all your news from Facebook is like eating only potato chips, Flipboard CEO Mike McCue says
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    McCue has some ideas for fixing fake news and anonymous harassment online.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    A Magic Leap investor says critics should stop ‘gloating’ and give augmented reality more timeA Magic Leap investor says critics should stop ‘gloating’ and give augmented reality more time
    Technology

    Benedict Evans preaches patience after a leaked photo shows clunky hardware.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Is a Chromebook the right computer for me?Is a Chromebook the right computer for me?
    Technology

    Recode’s Kara Swisher and The Verge’s Lauren Goode and Dieter Bohn discuss on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Here’s the secret to making things popular (hint: It’s not ‘going viral’)Here’s the secret to making things popular (hint: It’s not ‘going viral’)
    Technology

    In his new book, “Hit Makers,” Atlantic Senior Editor Derek Thompson challenges common misconceptions like “content is king.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Want to understand the future? Read science fiction, John Markoff says.Want to understand the future? Read science fiction, John Markoff says.
    Technology

    Markoff shares some of the most influential sci-fi books that helped him get a leg up as a tech reporter at the New York Times.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Why would I buy stock in Snap?Why would I buy stock in Snap?
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    The Verge’s Lauren Goode and Recode’s Kurt Wagner answer your questions on this bonus episode of Too Embarrassed to Ask.

    By Eric Johnson