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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Netflix Hits Its Q2 Numbers and the 50 Million Subscriber MarkNetflix Hits Its Q2 Numbers and the 50 Million Subscriber Mark
    Technology

    Earnings came in at $1.15 per share with revenue of $1.34 billion.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    New Facebook Feature Lets You “Save” Stuff -- On FacebookNew Facebook Feature Lets You “Save” Stuff -- On Facebook
    Technology

    Remember when you used to “bookmark” things on the Web? This is like that. Exactly like that, really.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Forbes Sells to Hong Kong Investment GroupForbes Sells to Hong Kong Investment Group
    Technology

    People familiar with the deal say the purchase places a $475 million enterprise value on the company.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s Amazon’s Pitch for Its New E-book Subscription ServiceHere’s Amazon’s Pitch for Its New E-book Subscription Service
    Technology

    The big question: Why is Amazon selling this for $10 a month instead of bundling it into Prime?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Nikesh Arora, Google’s Top Business Executive, Is OutNikesh Arora, Google’s Top Business Executive, Is Out
    Technology

    Google’s Q2 earnings are out, but the real news is at the top of the company’s org chart: One of its most powerful executives is headed to SoftBank.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    You Can’t Use Facebook’s New iPhone App -- Unless You’re FamousYou Can’t Use Facebook’s New iPhone App -- Unless You’re Famous
    Technology

    Or, at least, Internet-famous: “Mentions” is meant to let celebrities post more stuff.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    How to Read Google’s Earnings TodayHow to Read Google’s Earnings Today
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    Q2 numbers are out this afternoon. Here’s what to expect from Larry Page and company.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    eBay Says It Had a “Challenging” Quarter, Hits Wall Street Numbers AnywayeBay Says It Had a “Challenging” Quarter, Hits Wall Street Numbers Anyway
    Technology
    Who’s Going to Buy Time Warner? Someone Who Loves Cable TV.Who’s Going to Buy Time Warner? Someone Who Loves Cable TV.
    Technology

    Make no mistake, a bet on Time Warner is an $80 billion-plus bet that pay TV isn’t going away. Rupert Murdoch wants in. What about Disney, Apple or Google?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Lets Its DVD Business Die a Little FasterNetflix Lets Its DVD Business Die a Little Faster
    Technology

    Saturday disc deliveries stopped last month. Did you notice?

    By Peter Kafka