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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Here’s What an Ad on Tinder Looks Like (Video)Here’s What an Ad on Tinder Looks Like (Video)
    Technology

    You thought we were going to make a swipe reference in the headline, right?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    A British Museum Is Showing Off a MacBook Air -- But Not Because of Apple’s DesignA British Museum Is Showing Off a MacBook Air -- But Not Because of Apple’s Design
    Technology

    The laptop the Guardian used to store Edward Snowden’s NSA data is on display, less than two years after the paper destroyed it.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Asks TV Programmers to Supply Their Own Streams for Apple’s TV ServiceApple Asks TV Programmers to Supply Their Own Streams for Apple’s TV Service
    Technology

    Apple wants to sell the service, but leave the back-end to others.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Comcast Says It’s Not Talking to Apple About Apple TV, Because Apple Hasn’t AskedComcast Says It’s Not Talking to Apple About Apple TV, Because Apple Hasn’t Asked
    Technology

    But that doesn’t mean NBCU won’t be in the service, if it ever launches.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s the Chart That Explains Why Media Companies Are Obsessed With SnapchatHere’s the Chart That Explains Why Media Companies Are Obsessed With Snapchat
    Technology

    Spoiler: Not a lot of old folks are Snapchatting (for now).

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Man Behind MOG Music -- And Beats Music -- Tries Again With Chosen, a Music GameThe Man Behind MOG Music -- And Beats Music -- Tries Again With Chosen, a Music Game
    Technology

    David Hyman used to sell music subscriptions. Now he’s offering a free karaoke game for your iPhone.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Gracenote Hires Digital Music Vet Ethan KaplanGracenote Hires Digital Music Vet Ethan Kaplan
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Vrideo Wants to Be the YouTube for Virtual RealityVrideo Wants to Be the YouTube for Virtual Reality
    Technology

    It’s got $1.8 million to get started, but YouTube has plans of its own.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Jonah Peretti Explains Why BuzzFeed Is Happy to Cut a (Theoretical) Deal With FacebookJonah Peretti Explains Why BuzzFeed Is Happy to Cut a (Theoretical) Deal With Facebook
    Technology

    Facebook’s new publishing plan has the Internet in an uproar. NBD, says BuzzFeed’s CEO.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Keywee Raises $9 Million to Turn New York Times Stories Into Facebook AdsKeywee Raises $9 Million to Turn New York Times Stories Into Facebook Ads
    Technology

    Nice article. Let’s make it an ad.

    By Peter Kafka

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