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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Gawker Media is bankrupt and up for sale, but its revenue and traffic are better than last year, says Nick Denton
    Technology

    And yes, Denton will watch Peter Thiel speak tonight.

    By Peter Kafka
    Advance and Turner back Above Average, Lorne Michaels’ internet comedy factory
    Technology

    $15 million to help make more videos with the help of some “Saturday Night Live” talent.

    By Peter Kafka
    How to create a viral video that helps you sell your razor company for $1 billion
    Technology

    Easy! Just follow these steps from Dollar Shave Club CEO Michael Dubin.

    By Peter Kafka
    ESPN is getting more digital sports, but it still won’t let you watch them without paying for ESPN on TV
    Technology

    A new deal with the ACC means a new online network — but only for pay TV customers.

    By Peter Kafka
    Netflix says users will like its Comcast deal, but investors won’t really care
    Technology

    “It will help modestly.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Netflix blew its Q2 subscriber numbers, and blamed it on press about its price hike
    archives

    Its stock is tanking on the news.

    By Peter Kafka
    Here’s what you should watch for today in Netflix’s Q2 numbers
    Technology

    Hint: Rhymes with “subscribers.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s what Pokémon Go looks like on a $2,750 augmented reality headsetHere’s what Pokémon Go looks like on a $2,750 augmented reality headset
    Technology

    The future is now and it’s amazing.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Pokémon Go launched in 26 countries, and then its servers crashedPokémon Go launched in 26 countries, and then its servers crashed
    Technology

    You might say that Pokémon Go doesn’t. Get it?

    By Peter Kafka
    Donald Trump’s terrible Mike Pence speech showed us Twitter at its best
    Technology

    Live commentary you can’t get anywhere else.

    By Peter Kafka