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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Apple Adds More Publishers for Its News App, Which Will Launch SoonApple Adds More Publishers for Its News App, Which Will Launch Soon
    Technology

    Publishers like the idea and the business terms. But they’re not convinced it will work.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Hulu Will Let You Watch TV Without Ads for an Extra $4 a MonthHulu Will Let You Watch TV Without Ads for an Extra $4 a Month
    Technology

    Hulu aims at Netflix and Amazon.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple’s Interest in Original Content Included Bill SimmonsApple’s Interest in Original Content Included Bill Simmons
    Technology

    Apple was interested in a podcast deal with the sports star. Didn’t happen, but it’s worth noting.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    You Talked About the VMAs on Twitter, but You Didn’t Watch Them on TVYou Talked About the VMAs on Twitter, but You Didn’t Watch Them on TV
    Technology

    Maybe you heard about Miley or Kanye. But you didn’t watch them live.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Amazon Lets Apple, Android Users Download Prime VideosAmazon Lets Apple, Android Users Download Prime Videos
    Technology

    Prime subscribers can take movies and TV shows -- like HBO’s “Girls” -- with them on their iPads, iPhones and Android devices.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Music Exec Ian Rogers Heads to French Luxury Giant LVMHApple Music Exec Ian Rogers Heads to French Luxury Giant LVMH
    Technology

    Goodbye, Beats. Hello, Louis Vuitton.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook Advertises Facebook, on TV (Again)Facebook Advertises Facebook, on TV (Again)
    Technology

    Facebook wants advertisers to move their money from TV to Facebook. But it still likes to buy airtime now and then.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Is Losing More Hollywood Movies, and Says You’ll Be Okay With ThatNetflix Is Losing More Hollywood Movies, and Says You’ll Be Okay With That
    Technology

    A five-year deal with Epix is expiring, which means no more “Hunger Games” or “Transformers.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Music Exec Ian Rogers Is OutApple Music Exec Ian Rogers Is Out
    Technology

    The former Beats Music CEO and the guy behind Beats1 radio leaves after a short stint. “This was his dream job.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook Says It’s Finally Ready to Start Cracking Down on Video PiratesFacebook Says It’s Finally Ready to Start Cracking Down on Video Pirates
    Technology

    Facebook says it’s starting to work on a version of YouTube’s Content ID system. It has a long way to go.

    By Peter Kafka