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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Big Media Comes to SXSW for Buzz -- And to Bring SXSW Everywhere ElseBig Media Comes to SXSW for Buzz -- And to Bring SXSW Everywhere Else
    Technology

    What are HBO, AMC, and Jimmy Kimmel doing at South By Southwest?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Reminder: You (Still) Love Your TVReminder: You (Still) Love Your TV
    Technology

    Moan about it all you want, but you’re spending as much time as ever in front of your set.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Warner Bros. Gets Ready to Bet on YouTube With a Machinima InvestmentWarner Bros. Gets Ready to Bet on YouTube With a Machinima Investment
    Technology

    The video network for dudes and gamers is finalizing an $18 million round.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Spotify Buys Music Data Startup The Echo NestSpotify Buys Music Data Startup The Echo Nest
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Comcast Finishes FreeWheel AcquisitionComcast Finishes FreeWheel Acquisition
    Technology

    Price tag: $360 million-plus.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Time Magazine Has a New Look, and a Cool New Ad FormatTime Magazine Has a New Look, and a Cool New Ad Format
    Technology

    Really.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Business Insider Raises $12 Million From Jeff Bezos and Other InvestorsBusiness Insider Raises $12 Million From Jeff Bezos and Other Investors
    Technology
    Flipboard Buys Zite, CNN’s FlipboardFlipboard Buys Zite, CNN’s Flipboard
    Technology

    One less news reader app.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Roku Sells New $50 Streaming StickRoku Sells New $50 Streaming Stick
    Technology
    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Disney Opens the Door for Web TV -- As Long as It Looks Like Cable TVDisney Opens the Door for Web TV -- As Long as It Looks Like Cable TV
    Technology

    Different but very much the same.

    By Peter Kafka