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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Big Music Labels Want to Make Free Music Hard to Get, and Apple Says They’re RightBig Music Labels Want to Make Free Music Hard to Get, and Apple Says They’re Right
    Technology

    Spotify and YouTube say they’re wrong.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Sling TV’s Web-TV Service Attracts at Least 100,000 Sign-Ups in Its First MonthSling TV’s Web-TV Service Attracts at Least 100,000 Sign-Ups in Its First Month
    Technology

    Dish’s over-the-Internet TV offering is designed to attract millennials.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Chelsea Instantly: Kara Swisher and Peter Kafka Chat With Netflix Star Chelsea HandlerChelsea Instantly: Kara Swisher and Peter Kafka Chat With Netflix Star Chelsea Handler
    Technology

    In which the comedian/author informs us about topless tweets and “throuples” and her forthcoming Netflix shows.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Instagram ‘Carousel’ Feature Adds More Photos to Its AdsInstagram ‘Carousel’ Feature Adds More Photos to Its Ads
    Technology

    More stuff to see, if you want to see it.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Vessel CEO Jason Kilar Wants You to Give Him Three Dollars a Month: The Code/Media InterviewVessel CEO Jason Kilar Wants You to Give Him Three Dollars a Month: The Code/Media Interview
    Technology

    The man behind Hulu has a new pitch: Instead of watching TV shows for free, he wants you to pay to watch YouTube stars.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara on Windows, Streaming and Sony: The Code/Media InterviewWarner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara on Windows, Streaming and Sony: The Code/Media Interview
    Technology

    Technology means movie- and TV-watchers have more choices than ever. That’s a mixed bag for Hollywood.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Medium at Large: Ev Williams Talks With Kara SwisherMedium at Large: Ev Williams Talks With Kara Swisher
    Technology

    The man who co-founded Blogger, and then Twitter, explains what he’s doing with Medium.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Tyler the Creator and Lloyd Braun Go Over the Top: The Full Code/Media InterviewTyler the Creator and Lloyd Braun Go Over the Top: The Full Code/Media Interview
    Technology

    The hip-hop star wants to run his own show online. Whalerock Industries says it can help. Here’s an entertaining discussion of the how and why.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Hollywood, Meet Silicon Valley: YouTube and UTA Onstage at Code/MediaHollywood, Meet Silicon Valley: YouTube and UTA Onstage at Code/Media
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    Silicon Valley and Hollywood are starting to close the gap and make money together.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    ‘Long Before Being Nerdy Was Cool, There Was Leonard Nimoy.’ RIP Spock.‘Long Before Being Nerdy Was Cool, There Was Leonard Nimoy.’ RIP Spock.
    Technology

    The “Star Trek” actor dies at 83.

    By Peter Kafka