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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Sling TV, Dish’s $20 Web-TV Service, Rolls Out Today. Here’s What It’s Like.Sling TV, Dish’s $20 Web-TV Service, Rolls Out Today. Here’s What It’s Like.
    Technology

    ESPN and other a dozen other channels delivered to your laptop, your phone or your TV. No cable subscription required.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    NFL Video Highlights -- And More -- Come to YouTube and GoogleNFL Video Highlights -- And More -- Come to YouTube and Google
    Technology

    Just in time for the Superbowl: A deal to bring video clips to the world’s biggest video site.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Will HBO on the Web Pull the Plug on Pay TV? Survey Says: Yep!Will HBO on the Web Pull the Plug on Pay TV? Survey Says: Yep!
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    A new survey says 7 million people will stop subscribing to pay TV once HBO goes on the Web.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    YouTube Challenger Vessel Starts Showing Off Its Service, and a Slick New Ad FormatYouTube Challenger Vessel Starts Showing Off Its Service, and a Slick New Ad Format
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    The guy who brought you Hulu has a new video service and a new way of showcasing ads.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Flipboard Adds a New Native Ad OptionFlipboard Adds a New Native Ad Option
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    New to Flipboard, but increasingly standard everywhere else: “Promoted Items.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Says Its Subscribers Love the Shows It Makes -- So It’s Going to Make a Lot MoreNetflix Says Its Subscribers Love the Shows It Makes -- So It’s Going to Make a Lot More
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    Reed Hastings will celebrate by streaming Sony’s “The Interview,” starting this Saturday.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook Says It Will Weed Out Fake News -- But Leave the Onion AloneFacebook Says It Will Weed Out Fake News -- But Leave the Onion Alone
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    Facebook won’t delete hoax posts, but will ask users to flag them.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    That Was Fast: Wavelength, the Movie-Sharing Service Hollywood Didn’t Love, Is on HoldThat Was Fast: Wavelength, the Movie-Sharing Service Hollywood Didn’t Love, Is on Hold
    Technology

    The startup launched less than two weeks ago. Now it’s “speak[ing] with key industry constituents.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Buys Messaging Startup ZipDial, Expands in IndiaTwitter Buys Messaging Startup ZipDial, Expands in India
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    “Unfriended”: The Blair Witch Visits a Google Hangout“Unfriended”: The Blair Witch Visits a Google Hangout
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    “If this movie makes even a little money, get ready for a glut of every terrible version of the format in 2016.”

    By Peter Kafka