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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Meet the Goldman Sachs Silicon Valley Hotlist, 2015 EditionMeet the Goldman Sachs Silicon Valley Hotlist, 2015 Edition
    Technology

    Instacart, WeWork, Automattic and more.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Spotify Opens Up Its Data FirehoseSpotify Opens Up Its Data Firehose
    Technology

    Billions of songs a month means lots of information about who listened, when and where.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Now We Know Why Pandora Was Throwing Shade at Spotify and YouTube -- It Wants to Join Them, Sort OfNow We Know Why Pandora Was Throwing Shade at Spotify and YouTube -- It Wants to Join Them, Sort Of
    Technology

    The new music service will likely look a lot like Apple Music: Free music, within limits.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why It Could Get Harder to Watch Your Favorite Shows on HuluWhy It Could Get Harder to Watch Your Favorite Shows on Hulu
    Technology

    Netflix says Hulu is a “cord-cutter’s dream.” Its TV network owners may be trying to put an end to that.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    YouTube, the World’s Biggest Music Service, Finally Launches Its Own Music ServiceYouTube, the World’s Biggest Music Service, Finally Launches Its Own Music Service
    Technology

    YouTube Music lets you watch videos, listen to music -- and maybe pay up, too.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    DraftKings and FanDuel Look Wobbly, and So Does $220 Million in TV AdsDraftKings and FanDuel Look Wobbly, and So Does $220 Million in TV Ads
    Technology

    Daily fantasy sports have helped prop up the TV business this fall. What happens if they go away?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Candy Crush, the MovieCandy Crush, the Movie
    Technology

    Starring Liam Neeson and Stephen Colbert.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Would You Pay to Watch Videos About Videos? Screen Junkies Thinks You Will.Would You Pay to Watch Videos About Videos? Screen Junkies Thinks You Will.
    Technology

    Another new video subscription service. This one costs $5 a month, via Defy Media.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Sling TV’s Near-Death ExperienceSling TV’s Near-Death Experience
    Technology

    The Web TV service looked like it was in lousy shape this morning. Turns out it’s okay, after all.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Sony’s Web TV Service Signs Disney and ESPN. Who Caved?Sony’s Web TV Service Signs Disney and ESPN. Who Caved?
    Technology

    Sony’s Vue is going to sell subscribers ESPN, whether they like it or not.

    By Peter Kafka