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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Nick Denton Says Gawker Media Is Booming, Moving -- And Fighting the Good FightNick Denton Says Gawker Media Is Booming, Moving -- And Fighting the Good Fight
    Technology

    Wait. Nick Denton, the guy who brought you Hulk Hogan’s sex tape, said what?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Dish Adds Food Network, HGTV to Web TV LineupDish Adds Food Network, HGTV to Web TV Lineup
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Roku Sells 10 Million Streaming Video BoxesRoku Sells 10 Million Streaming Video Boxes
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Lets You Remove Free U2 Album You Didn’t Ask ForApple Lets You Remove Free U2 Album You Didn’t Ask For
    Technology

    Without you, apparently.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    After Selling Out to Microsoft, Minecraft and Its Founder Write the World’s Best Press ReleasesAfter Selling Out to Microsoft, Minecraft and Its Founder Write the World’s Best Press Releases
    Technology

    Here’s how you tell your fans you sold out.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Video Ads Come to FlipboardVideo Ads Come to Flipboard
    Technology

    No autoplay -- and no premium prices.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Says It Sold Four Million New iPhones in 24 HoursApple Says It Sold Four Million New iPhones in 24 Hours
    Technology
    Some of You Wanted the U2 Album, After All: Apple’s iTunes Giveaway Leads to Two Million DownloadsSome of You Wanted the U2 Album, After All: Apple’s iTunes Giveaway Leads to Two Million Downloads
    Technology

    At least as important: Now Apple is selling a lot of old U2 albums.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    ESPN’s John Skipper Wants to Add Web TV -- Without Losing Pay TV: The Full Code/Media InterviewESPN’s John Skipper Wants to Add Web TV -- Without Losing Pay TV: The Full Code/Media Interview
    Technology

    Tricky balancing act. How’s that going to work?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Internet Wants to Know Where to Return Apple’s GiftThe Internet Wants to Know Where to Return Apple’s Gift
    Technology

    With or without U2, Apple’s iTunes giveaway seems misguided.

    By Peter Kafka

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