Erin Carson, Author at TechRepublic

Erin Carson

Erin Carson is a Staff Reporter for CNET and a former Multimedia Editor for TechRepublic.

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Innovation
Photos: 30 weird and useful things to 3D print for your desk

If you have a 3D printer, you have the means to produce all the functional (and maybe not so functional) office supplies you want.

Erin Carson
Published: August 30, 2019, 12:57 PM PDT Modified: August 30, 2019, 2:34 PM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
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Innovation
Photos: 10 augmented reality devices that will change the way you see the world around you

Whether it's smart glasses or a smart helmet, plenty of companies are taking a stab at creating AR devices. Here are 10 of the most interesting.

Erin Carson
Published: May 5, 2016, 11:50 AM PDT Modified: May 6, 2016, 4:30 AM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
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Innovation
Photos: Up close with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset

HTC recently started shipping its Vive virtual reality headset and we got our hands on one. Here are the basics of the HTC Vive in photos.

Erin Carson
Published: April 6, 2016, 11:47 AM PDT Modified: April 6, 2016, 11:47 AM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
Innovation
Mini-glossary: Virtual reality terms you should know

Get started understanding virtual reality by learning some of the most common terminology associated with this burgeoning technology.

Erin Carson
Published: March 25, 2016, 1:54 AM PDT Modified: January 15, 2020, 11:08 PM PST Read More See more Innovation articles
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After Hours
Photos: Our 10 favorite stereotypical hacker stock photos

Here's how hackers are represented in stock photos.

Erin Carson
Published: February 25, 2016, 1:45 PM PST Modified: February 26, 2016, 5:45 AM PST Read More See more After Hours articles
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Innovation
10 innovative patents that could give us a look into the future of augmented reality

Here are 10 AR patents spanning from firefighter training to foreign language translation.

Erin Carson
Published: February 12, 2016, 7:54 AM PST Modified: February 16, 2016, 4:30 AM PST Read More See more Innovation articles
Social enterprise
Video: Add snaps to your Snapchat Story

Brands have been taking advantage of Snapchat's Story feature. Here's how to add your snaps.

Erin Carson
Published: February 4, 2016, 2:15 PM PST Modified: May 2, 2022, 11:46 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Innovation
Photos: 10 free VR apps to get you started with Cardboard

You've got a Cardboard unit. Now what? Here are 10 apps to get you started with 360 video and virtual reality.

Erin Carson
Published: January 15, 2016, 12:48 PM PST Modified: April 14, 2016, 9:29 AM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
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Innovation
CES 2016: The crowded field of 3D printers, in photos

At CES 2016, the 3D printers were as interesting to look at as the items they print.

Erin Carson
Published: January 12, 2016, 12:38 PM PST Modified: January 13, 2016, 7:47 AM PST Read More See more Innovation articles
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Innovation
CES 2016’s coolest and craziest VR and AR

Augmented and virtual reality are out in full force at CES. We're keeping track of what pops up on the show floor this week.

Erin Carson
Published: January 7, 2016, 12:59 PM PST Modified: January 8, 2016, 1:06 PM PST Read More See more Innovation articles