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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

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    Beastie Boys, GoldieBlox Settle “Girls” SuitsBeastie Boys, GoldieBlox Settle “Girls” Suits
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    No March Madness for Cord CuttersNo March Madness for Cord Cutters
    Technology

    It’s going to be very hard to watch this year’s tournament without a pay-TV subscription.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Brothers to “Veronica Mars” Backers: Okay, Okay -- Use iTunes or Amazon if You WantWarner Brothers to “Veronica Mars” Backers: Okay, Okay -- Use iTunes or Amazon if You Want
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    Re/code Media Is Coming: Hear From Roku’s Anthony Wood, “Silicon Valley” Creator Mike Judge and Smosh’s Ian and AnthonyRe/code Media Is Coming: Hear From Roku’s Anthony Wood, “Silicon Valley” Creator Mike Judge and Smosh’s Ian and Anthony
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    Re/code’s first-ever event kicks off in a few weeks. It’s going to be a good one.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Disney Ponders the Biggest Big Media YouTube Bet Yet: Buying Maker StudiosDisney Ponders the Biggest Big Media YouTube Bet Yet: Buying Maker Studios
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    A deal could be worth $500 million or more.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Jimmy Kimmel on Fake Viral Videos, Real Money and the Future of TVJimmy Kimmel on Fake Viral Videos, Real Money and the Future of TV
    Technology

    “We’re not in the business of making viral videos. We’re in the business of making a television show.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Bros. Finalizes Machinima InvestmentWarner Bros. Finalizes Machinima Investment
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    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Gawker’s John Cook Joins First Look MediaGawker’s John Cook Joins First Look Media
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    By Peter Kafka
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    No One’s Looking at Your Native Ads, EitherNo One’s Looking at Your Native Ads, Either
    Technology

    Uh oh.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    ESPN’s Bill Simmons on ESPN’s Nate Silver, Being a Boss and Building His SiteESPN’s Bill Simmons on ESPN’s Nate Silver, Being a Boss and Building His Site