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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

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    Technology

    Welcome to the future, political advertisers. The Web has been waiting for you.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
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    The tween-centric video maker is now valued at $650 million.

    By Peter Kafka
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    Twitter Beats Amazon, Verizon for Global NFL Streaming DealTwitter Beats Amazon, Verizon for Global NFL Streaming Deal
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    The fact that Amazon didn’t land the NFL games is somewhat surprising.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
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    The Web = the mobile Web (and Facebook). You knew that, but here’s a refresher.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Kanye West’s New Album Is Finally (Probably!) Coming to Spotify and Apple MusicKanye West’s New Album Is Finally (Probably!) Coming to Spotify and Apple Music
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    “The Life of Pablo” leaves its Tidal-only shell tomorrow. We think.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Like Netflix, but With YouTube Stars: Fullscreen Readies Its Subscription ServiceLike Netflix, but With YouTube Stars: Fullscreen Readies Its Subscription Service
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    It will launch April 26 and will cost $5 a month.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    What Does Spotify Want to Buy With a Billion Dollars?What Does Spotify Want to Buy With a Billion Dollars?
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    Here’s a guess: Videos.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    SoundCloud’s Music Subscription Service Is Finally HereSoundCloud’s Music Subscription Service Is Finally Here
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    Like Spotify, Apple and many others, it’s $10 a month. The free version is sticking around, but some songs may move behind a pay wall.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The New York Times May Make It Harder to Use Facebook and Twitter to Jump Its PaywallThe New York Times May Make It Harder to Use Facebook and Twitter to Jump Its Paywall
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    Looking to convert social browsers into subscribers.

    By Peter Kafka

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