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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Big Moves for Shane Smith: Vice Media Is Set to Raise $500 Million and Get Its Own Cable ChannelBig Moves for Shane Smith: Vice Media Is Set to Raise $500 Million and Get Its Own Cable Channel
    Technology

    Vice is set to get its own cable channel -- along with a bunch of cash -- from two new investors.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Music Streaming Is Booming, and That’s a Problem for Music SalesMusic Streaming Is Booming, and That’s a Problem for Music Sales
    Technology

    Spotify, Pandora and YouTube are all growing. Music sales aren’t. There’s a connection.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Want to See Aziz Ansari’s Next Stand-Up Show? Check Twitter, Then Give Him Your Phone Number.Want to See Aziz Ansari’s Next Stand-Up Show? Check Twitter, Then Give Him Your Phone Number.
    Technology

    The comedian’s fan base uses Twitter and texts, so he’s using Twitter and texts to promote his “pop-up” shows.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Netflix Case Against Comcast, in One ChartThe Netflix Case Against Comcast, in One Chart
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    Netflix claims it is losing customers, thanks to Comcast.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Time Warner Cable Blames “Maintenance” for Nationwide Internet Outage (UPDATED)Time Warner Cable Blames “Maintenance” for Nationwide Internet Outage (UPDATED)
    Technology

    Broadband goes out for a big chunk of the U.S., but it’s coming back now.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Responds to Emmy Snub With More “BoJack Horseman”Netflix Responds to Emmy Snub With More “BoJack Horseman”
    Technology

    A second season of shows about an out-of-work, alcoholic horse. That’ll show ’em!

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why Social Media Makes You Less Chatty Than You ThinkWhy Social Media Makes You Less Chatty Than You Think
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    Welcome to Twitter and Facebook. Now, stop talking about that controversial thing or we’ll make fun of you.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Steve Jobs on Sports Illustrated’s iPad-like Demo: “Stupid”Steve Jobs on Sports Illustrated’s iPad-like Demo: “Stupid”
    Technology

    How to get on Apple’s bad side: Show off Apple’s stuff before Apple is ready.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Tribune Media Has a New Digital Boss, and a New Digital StrategyTribune Media Has a New Digital Boss, and a New Digital Strategy
    Technology

    Shashi Seth is out. M-Go CEO John Batter is in, with a new mission.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    You’ll Never Guess What Facebook Is Cracking Down On NowYou’ll Never Guess What Facebook Is Cracking Down On Now
    Technology

    CLICK to find out!!!!!!!!!

    By Peter Kafka