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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Twitter Video Ad Exec Glenn Brown Leaves for BetaworksTwitter Video Ad Exec Glenn Brown Leaves for Betaworks
    Technology

    Brown is most closely associated with Amplify, Twitter’s first video program.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter’s Video Ad Strategy Now Looks Like YouTube’s Ad StrategyTwitter’s Video Ad Strategy Now Looks Like YouTube’s Ad Strategy
    Technology

    If you like pre-roll ads in front of your videos, you’ll like this news.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Raises Prices Again -- But You May Not Pay More for a WhileNetflix Raises Prices Again -- But You May Not Pay More for a While
    Technology

    Your bill monthly bill may jump by $2 a month this spring, or by $1 a month next fall.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Google Unveils ‘AMP’ -- Its Answer to Facebook’s Instant ArticlesGoogle Unveils ‘AMP’ -- Its Answer to Facebook’s Instant Articles
    Technology

    Fast! Confusing!

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Pandora Adds a New Revenue Stream, Buys Ticketfly for $450 MillionPandora Adds a New Revenue Stream, Buys Ticketfly for $450 Million
    Technology

    The streaming music pioneer looks like it wants to diversify.

    By Peter Kafka and Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Twitter Moments Are Like Snapchat’s Live Stories, Except They’re on TwitterTwitter Moments Are Like Snapchat’s Live Stories, Except They’re on Twitter
    Technology

    Same video, different platforms.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    New Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Explains His Turnaround PlanNew Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Explains His Turnaround Plan
    Technology

    The conference call with Twitter’s CEO, as it happens.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    YouNow, the Livestreaming Social Network, Raises $15 MillionYouNow, the Livestreaming Social Network, Raises $15 Million
    Technology

    It’s like Meerkat or Periscope, except not at all.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Stephen Colbert Meets the Internet’s Biggest Star and Treats Him Like a Human BeingStephen Colbert Meets the Internet’s Biggest Star and Treats Him Like a Human Being
    Technology

    PewDiePie talked to Stephen Colbert and you”ll never guess what happened. Actually, you can: They had a nice chat.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Next Issue Media, the ‘Hulu for Magazines,’ Tries a New Name and a New Idea -- Make Your Own MagazineNext Issue Media, the ‘Hulu for Magazines,’ Tries a New Name and a New Idea -- Make Your Own Magazine
    Technology

    $10 or $15 a month for all the magazine stuff you want to read, however you want to read.

    By Peter Kafka

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