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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    3-D Games and Social Networks Are Coming. 3-D Condos Are Here Now.3-D Games and Social Networks Are Coming. 3-D Condos Are Here Now.
    Technology

    The tech that powers Oculus Rift isn’t mainstream yet, but if you’re looking at a new condo or office, you may have already seen it.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Look What Facebook’s Video Boom Does to the InternetLook What Facebook’s Video Boom Does to the Internet
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    All those videos = a lot more bandwidth.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter’s New U.S. Media Boss Is Kirstine StewartTwitter’s New U.S. Media Boss Is Kirstine Stewart
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    YouTube Takes Out Checkbook Again, Pays Its Stars to Make VideosYouTube Takes Out Checkbook Again, Pays Its Stars to Make Videos
    Technology

    YouTube tried convincing people to make stuff for it a few years ago. Now it’s trying again. One difference: It’s going after Bethany Mota, not Madonna.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Snapchat Hires Nike Marketing ExecutiveSnapchat Hires Nike Marketing Executive
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s Why Larry Ellison Was One of Silicon Valley’s Best Interviews (Video)Here’s Why Larry Ellison Was One of Silicon Valley’s Best Interviews (Video)
    Technology

    Here’s one of the reasons we’ll miss having him around as Oracle’s CEO: He’s a fantastic interview.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Smosh Guys Want to Go From YouTube to the Movie TheaterThe Smosh Guys Want to Go From YouTube to the Movie Theater
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    Lionsgate hopes YouTube fans will follow their stars into the theaters.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Anarchy in the iCloudAnarchy in the iCloud
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    By Peter Kafka
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    This Is Not the iPhone 6This Is Not the iPhone 6
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    But what if it were? CollegeHumor has some feature suggestions.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Amazon and Apple Just Made Buying Digital Media a Lot More AttractiveAmazon and Apple Just Made Buying Digital Media a Lot More Attractive
    Technology

    Buy an app, a book or other digital stuff from their stores, and your family members can download the same thing for free.

    By Peter Kafka