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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    New ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Won’t Be Ready Before New ‘Game of Thrones’ TV SeasonNew ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Won’t Be Ready Before New ‘Game of Thrones’ TV Season
    Technology

    “You’re disappointed, and you’re not alone.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s the List of Streaming Services That Will Have the Beatles TomorrowHere’s the List of Streaming Services That Will Have the Beatles Tomorrow
    Technology

    Here. There. Everywhere.Get it? Hohohohoho Merry Christmas.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas EveThe Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas Eve
    Technology
    Foursquare’s Value Will Be Cut by More Than Half in a New Funding RoundFoursquare’s Value Will Be Cut by More Than Half in a New Funding Round
    Technology

    The mobile location/check-in company used to be worth $650 million. Now it’s going to be worth around $250 million.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Microsoft Vet Ray Ozzie Sells His Talko Startup to Microsoft, Which Will Shutter ItMicrosoft Vet Ray Ozzie Sells His Talko Startup to Microsoft, Which Will Shutter It
    Technology

    Skype buys a would-be rival that never got traction.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    You May Own Apple’s Phone, but You’re Using Google’s AppsYou May Own Apple’s Phone, but You’re Using Google’s Apps
    Technology

    Facebook’s, too.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Eat Up! Tastemade Raises $40 Million More for Its Video Food Empire.Eat Up! Tastemade Raises $40 Million More for Its Video Food Empire.
    Technology

    Goldman Sachs leads the round.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Pandora Will Need to Pay More for Its Songs, but It Could Have Been WorsePandora Will Need to Pay More for Its Songs, but It Could Have Been Worse
    Technology

    Pandora investors think that’s great news.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Less Than Two Years After a Blockbuster Disney Deal, Maker Studios CEO Ynon Kreiz LeavesLess Than Two Years After a Blockbuster Disney Deal, Maker Studios CEO Ynon Kreiz Leaves
    Technology
    Howard Stern Is Sticking With SiriusXM for Another Five YearsHoward Stern Is Sticking With SiriusXM for Another Five Years
    Technology

    “If you are not listening to SiriusXM and The Howard Stern Show, then you are really more like a zombie, a rotting corpse monster, living half a life, deadened and blackened inside.”

    By Peter Kafka

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