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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Facebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio productsFacebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio products
    Podcast
    Technology

    But the products won’t show up for a while.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Substack wants to pay you to write about local newsSubstack wants to pay you to write about local news
    Podcast
    Technology

    Your local newspaper is dying. Can newsletters replace it?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    WarnerMedia’s CEO says that in 2022 his movies will debut in theaters before they streamWarnerMedia’s CEO says that in 2022 his movies will debut in theaters before they stream
    Technology

    A chat with Jason Kilar, who wants to unwind his controversial streaming plan.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook wants Washington’s help running FacebookFacebook wants Washington’s help running Facebook
    Technology

    But not too much help: Mark Zuckerberg has a proposal.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.
    Technology

    You’ll have to wait until July to see Black Widow in theaters or at home.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Substack writers are mad at Substack. The problem is money and who’s making it.Substack writers are mad at Substack. The problem is money and who’s making it.
    Technology

    The newsletter startup’s new controversy, explained.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Amazon’s $10 billion NFL deal is huge — and a sign that sports is staying on TV for a while longerAmazon’s $10 billion NFL deal is huge — and a sign that sports is staying on TV for a while longer
    Technology

    The NFL loves TV and TV loves the NFL.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why did Jack Dorsey buy Jay-Z’s failed music service?Why did Jack Dorsey buy Jay-Z’s failed music service?
    Technology

    A speculative explainer of the Square/Tidal deal that includes cryptokitties and Grimes.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The problem for Paramount+ (and every other streamer)? Everyone already has Netflix.The problem for Paramount+ (and every other streamer)? Everyone already has Netflix.
    Technology

    Three charts that explain the streaming wars.

    By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
    Technology
    The race to become a Clubhouse influencerThe race to become a Clubhouse influencer
    Technology

    Did you miss Twitter’s early days? TikTok’s too? Clubhouse is your new chance.

    By Peter Kafka

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