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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    After Disney/Maker, Fullscreen Looks Tasty to Some Big Media CompaniesAfter Disney/Maker, Fullscreen Looks Tasty to Some Big Media Companies
    Technology

    The video network has lots of suitors, and it has hired Allen & Co.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Tinder Getting Ready to Hook Up With AdsTinder Getting Ready to Hook Up With Ads
    Technology

    The dating app is IAC’s hottest property. Time to translate some of that heat into money.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter and TV Working Just Fine, Says TwitterTwitter and TV Working Just Fine, Says Twitter
    Technology

    The Emperor totally has clothes, says Dick Costolo.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Says It’s Going to Make More Money Than It Thought This Year. Wall Street Yawns.Twitter Says It’s Going to Make More Money Than It Thought This Year. Wall Street Yawns.
    Technology

    Dick Costolo bumps up his revenue and earnings projections for 2014. Doesn’t matter.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The New York Times Gets Into the Viral Video BusinessThe New York Times Gets Into the Viral Video Business
    Technology

    And it gets off to a good start.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s the Spotify and Sprint Linkup We Told You AboutHere’s the Spotify and Sprint Linkup We Told You About
    Technology

    Sprint gives Spotify a push; Spotify gives Sprint subscribers a discount.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Signs Comcast-Like Web Traffic Deal With VerizonNetflix Signs Comcast-Like Web Traffic Deal With Verizon
    Technology

    Next up, AT&T?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    NBC Pokes a Hole in Twitter’s TV StoryNBC Pokes a Hole in Twitter’s TV Story
    Technology

    “The emperor wears no clothes.” Uh oh.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Former Tumblr President John Maloney Is Now Circa’s New PresidentFormer Tumblr President John Maloney Is Now Circa’s New President
    Technology

    Two years ago he invested in the mobile news service. Now he’s running its operations.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Coming Soon to Microsoft: AOL’s VideosComing Soon to Microsoft: AOL’s Videos
    Technology

    A big distribution deal: Microsoft gets more content, AOL gets in front of more eyeballs.

    By Peter Kafka