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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Comcast Says Netflix Slowed Down Its Own Streams (Updated)Comcast Says Netflix Slowed Down Its Own Streams (Updated)
    Technology

    The war of words between the two partners -- partners! -- really heats up.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    You Kids Are Still Watching -- And Paying for -- TV, Says Pay TV GiantYou Kids Are Still Watching -- And Paying for -- TV, Says Pay TV Giant
    Technology

    ESPN says “cord-nevers” aren’t a big problem, yet.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    HBO’s Amazon Haul Is Big -- But Not as Big as You Might ThinkHBO’s Amazon Haul Is Big -- But Not as Big as You Might Think
    Technology

    HBO will get more than $300 million over the course of a three-year deal with Amazon.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Bros. Creates New Live Action Digital GroupWarner Bros. Creates New Live Action Digital Group
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Amazon Makes a Big Move, Snags Older HBO Shows for Web StreamingAmazon Makes a Big Move, Snags Older HBO Shows for Web Streaming
    Technology

    HBO wants more digital money -- without giving subscribers a reason to cut the cord.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    A Big Big Ad: Apple Taps the Pixies to Sell iPhonesA Big Big Ad: Apple Taps the Pixies to Sell iPhones
    Technology

    It’s gigantic.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s What the Supreme Court Wants to Know About Aereo, in the Justices’ Own WordsHere’s What the Supreme Court Wants to Know About Aereo, in the Justices’ Own Words
    Technology

    The questions reflect concerns about the case’s impact on cloud computing in general.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Turns Out This Comcast/Netflix Marriage Has Some IssuesTurns Out This Comcast/Netflix Marriage Has Some Issues
    Technology
    If Aereo Wins, How Can Aereo Win?If Aereo Wins, How Can Aereo Win?
    Technology

    Today’s Supreme Court battle is just the start. The consumer market could be even tougher.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Plans a Price Hike, AgainNetflix Plans a Price Hike, Again
    Technology

    It plans to raise prices for new customers sometime this spring from $8 a month to $9 or $10 a month.

    By Peter Kafka