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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Amazon Will Let You Binge Watch One of Its New Shows, Netflix-StyleAmazon Will Let You Binge Watch One of Its New Shows, Netflix-Style
    Technology

    “Transparent” is getting lots of buzz. And in September you’ll be able to watch all 10 episodes.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Chernin and AT&T’s Web Video Venture Buying Creativebug, Demand Media’s Crafting SiteChernin and AT&T’s Web Video Venture Buying Creativebug, Demand Media’s Crafting Site
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    Oh. And the video holding company has a new name, too: Otter Media.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s What Germany’s World Cup Win Looked Like on TwitterHere’s What Germany’s World Cup Win Looked Like on Twitter
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    Spoiler: It looked like a lot of people talking about the World Cup final on Twitter! Also: Highlights!

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Walmart’s iTunes Rival Gets a New BossWalmart’s iTunes Rival Gets a New Boss
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    Jeremy Verba, most recently spotted running eHarmony, takes control of Vudu.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Amazon to Hachette: Publish Cheaper, or PerishAmazon to Hachette: Publish Cheaper, or Perish
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Shakira + Yogurt = Your Favorite World Cup VideoShakira + Yogurt = Your Favorite World Cup Video
    Technology

    And for people who don’t like probiotics, offerings from Nike, Samsung and Castrol.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Kenny, Cartman and the Rest of “South Park” Go Behind Hulu’s Paywall This FallKenny, Cartman and the Rest of “South Park” Go Behind Hulu’s Paywall This Fall
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    Oh no! Or, maybe -- oh, that makes sense.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    This Is Not an Unreleased Bill Murray Movie That Leaked on YouTubeThis Is Not an Unreleased Bill Murray Movie That Leaked on YouTube
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    It’s something else.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Yahoo Buys Israeli Video Startup RayVYahoo Buys Israeli Video Startup RayV
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    Marissa Mayer gets a startup that specializes in video distribution.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    You Can’t Watch World Cup Goals on Twitter AnymoreYou Can’t Watch World Cup Goals on Twitter Anymore
    Technology

    At least not via “ReplayLastGoal”: Twitter has shut down the account after copyright complaints.

    By Peter Kafka