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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on China, HBO and the Surprise Success of ‘Making a Murderer’ (Q&A)Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on China, HBO and the Surprise Success of ‘Making a Murderer’ (Q&A)
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    Data doesn’t tell you everything: Netflix didn’t know what it had with its hit documentary.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix Expands Into India, but Not ChinaNetflix Expands Into India, but Not China
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    Now streaming in more than 130 new countries.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter COO Adam Bain on Jack Dorsey and Super-Sized Tweets (Q&A)Twitter COO Adam Bain on Jack Dorsey and Super-Sized Tweets (Q&A)
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    Twitter is effectively expanding its role as a publisher by hosting more content on its own service.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Finally, TV Everywhere -- As Long as You’re Willing to Carry Your Shows Around YourselfFinally, TV Everywhere -- As Long as You’re Willing to Carry Your Shows Around Yourself
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    Take your DVR-recorded episodes of “The Good Wife” with you anywhere.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Buckle Up! Vice Media CEO Shane Smith Is Coming to Code/Media.Buckle Up! Vice Media CEO Shane Smith Is Coming to Code/Media.
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    He’s launching his own TV network -- right after he comes onstage and tells us about it.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter Invests in Muzik, a High-End Headphone StartupTwitter Invests in Muzik, a High-End Headphone Startup
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    It’s not Apple-Beats. But it is interesting.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg’s House Is Going to Be So Much Smarter Than Your HouseMark Zuckerberg’s House Is Going to Be So Much Smarter Than Your House
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    Like Tony Stark. Except Tony Stark is make-believe.

    By Peter Kafka
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    Content Tax Makes German iPhones, iPads (A Little) More ExpensiveContent Tax Makes German iPhones, iPads (A Little) More Expensive
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    But boy were they expensive already.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    R.I.P., (Voice of) Boba FettR.I.P., (Voice of) Boba Fett
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    Jason Wingreen was 95 and had a very long career. You know four of his lines.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Motley Crue Drummer Tommy Lee Got Stuck in a Roller Coaster During His Farewell ConcertMotley Crue Drummer Tommy Lee Got Stuck in a Roller Coaster During His Farewell Concert