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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Pay-TV Tech Company Synacor Buys Web-TV Startup NimbleTVPay-TV Tech Company Synacor Buys Web-TV Startup NimbleTV
    Technology

    It’s a “part acqui-hire.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Wavelength Lets You Share Hollywood Movies With Your Friends, for Free, on the Web -- At Least for NowWavelength Lets You Share Hollywood Movies With Your Friends, for Free, on the Web -- At Least for Now
    Technology

    A former Wall Street analyst says he can help Hollywood slow slumping home movie sales.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Web TV Startup NimbleTV Goes Dark, Promises to ReturnWeb TV Startup NimbleTV Goes Dark, Promises to Return
    Technology

    The pay-TV-over-the-Web startup promises to deliver “something even better and more amazing than before” later this year.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Last Night We Got a Look at the Future of TV -- On the Web, a la CarteLast Night We Got a Look at the Future of TV -- On the Web, a la Carte
    Technology

    Last night’s Ohio State/Oregon game was historic. But next year’s College Football Championship will be even more important for the TV business.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Whistle Sports Video Network Is Not ESPN, and It Has Raised $28 MillionWhistle Sports Video Network Is Not ESPN, and It Has Raised $28 Million
    Technology

    Its hook? Unconventional sports aimed at a younger audience.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Jason Kilar Brings Vessel, YouTube’s Newest Challenger, to Code/MediaJason Kilar Brings Vessel, YouTube’s Newest Challenger, to Code/Media
    Technology

    The guy who built Hulu is trying to make a second splash in Web video. He’ll tell us why, and how he plans to do it, live onstage next month. You should be there.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Lets You See the Future of TV (Ratings)Twitter Lets You See the Future of TV (Ratings)
    Technology

    More tweets = more eyeballs.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter’s New Video Feature Is Only a Few Weeks AwayTwitter’s New Video Feature Is Only a Few Weeks Away
    Technology

    You will soon be able to shoot and share videos through the Twitter app.

    By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    As Aereo Winds Down, Founder Chet Kanojia Starts His Next Venture at Project DecibelAs Aereo Winds Down, Founder Chet Kanojia Starts His Next Venture at Project Decibel
    Technology

    Several of his former employees are already on board.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook Reminds Video Makers That Facebook Video Is Really BigFacebook Reminds Video Makers That Facebook Video Is Really Big
    Technology

    YouTube’s first real challenger shares a few stats about its rapid growth.

    By Peter Kafka