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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Web Video Channel Guide PlutoTV Raises $13 MillionWeb Video Channel Guide PlutoTV Raises $13 Million
    Technology

    It’s a hard category to crack. But people keep trying.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Still Dominates Streaming, but Amazon Is Picking Up SteamNetflix Still Dominates Streaming, but Amazon Is Picking Up Steam
    Technology

    Netflix and YouTube still account for a third of the Internet during prime time. But Amazon is making a move.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Looks Ready to Automate Its iAds BusinessApple Looks Ready to Automate Its iAds Business
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    Let the iAd automation begin.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Information Wants to Be Free, but These Sites Would Like You to Pay AnywayInformation Wants to Be Free, but These Sites Would Like You to Pay Anyway
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    A new bundle -- not for cable TV, but indie websites like MetaFilter and the Toast.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Vox Media’s Bankoff, Twitter’s Stanton and Fullscreen’s Strompolos Join Code/Media San FranciscoVox Media’s Bankoff, Twitter’s Stanton and Fullscreen’s Strompolos Join Code/Media San Francisco
    Technology

    This is going to be an excellent evening. See you there.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    National Geographic Is a Surprising Social Success StoryNational Geographic Is a Surprising Social Success Story
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    The magazine was founded in 1888. It has learned some new tricks.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Eyeview, Which Turns a Single Video Ad Into Thousands of Video Ads, Raises More MoneyEyeview, Which Turns a Single Video Ad Into Thousands of Video Ads, Raises More Money
    Technology

    Marker LLC puts $15 million into the ad tech startup.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Come On, Put This Google-Owned Surveillance Device in Your House. It’ll Be Great!Come On, Put This Google-Owned Surveillance Device in Your House. It’ll Be Great!
    Technology

    Google’s Nest is running its first TV ads. They’re good, in a self-conscious, winking way.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Adds UnionPay for App Purchases in ChinaApple Adds UnionPay for App Purchases in China
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka