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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    What if Facebook and Twitter Became Part of Your Job?What if Facebook and Twitter Became Part of Your Job?
    Technology

    Then Dynamic Signal would be very pleased -- that’s its job.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Says Some iPhone 5 Units Have Battery Problems, Offers ReplacementsApple Says Some iPhone 5 Units Have Battery Problems, Offers Replacements
    Technology
    Upworthy’s Traffic Goes Lower, but Revenue Is ClimbingUpworthy’s Traffic Goes Lower, but Revenue Is Climbing
    Technology

    The viral content-spreader’s traffic is back to where it was a year ago. Perhaps an Ice Bucket Challenge video will turn things around.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s a $600 Million Plan to Sell HBO on the WebHere’s a $600 Million Plan to Sell HBO on the Web
    Technology

    Totally theoretical! But fun to think about it -- and more realistic than it would have been a couple months ago.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    A Video Startup Teaches Apple TV Some New TricksA Video Startup Teaches Apple TV Some New Tricks
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    Video aggregator N3twork has found a way to do something new with Apple’s Web TV box.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple Pokes at Amazon’s E-book Problem, AgainApple Pokes at Amazon’s E-book Problem, Again
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    Late-summer corporate hijinks, featuring George Orwell.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    NFL App Launches on Apple TVNFL App Launches on Apple TV
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Next Up on Medium’s List: A Music MagazineNext Up on Medium’s List: A Music Magazine
    Technology

    Jann Wenner, meet Ev Williams.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    After AOL Spinoff, StudioNow Raises $5 MillionAfter AOL Spinoff, StudioNow Raises $5 Million
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Aereo Is Offline, but NimbleTV Says It Can Bring You TV on the WebAereo Is Offline, but NimbleTV Says It Can Bring You TV on the Web
    Technology

    For free. Sort of.

    By Peter Kafka