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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Who will tell us the truth about Trump’s health?Who will tell us the truth about Trump’s health?
    Technology

    We know it won’t be Trump.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple won’t take a cut — for now — when Facebook sells online classesApple won’t take a cut — for now — when Facebook sells online classes
    Technology

    The temporary “Apple tax” break will also affect Airbnb and ClassPass.

    By Peter Kafka
    How do you cover a presidential campaign during a pandemic?
    The future of the vote

    What happens when the campaign trail is an ethernet cable?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    After 6 months and $1.8 billion, Quibi wants a new owner. That will be a hard sell.After 6 months and $1.8 billion, Quibi wants a new owner. That will be a hard sell.
    Technology

    Quibi shows were supposed to be “quick bites.” But the company was supposed to last longer than this.

    By Peter Kafka
    “It’s kinda like a first date”: Making the most of starting a new job remotely
    Technology

    The new normal requires more work, patience, and good humor — from both new hires and the companies bringing them on.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    WeChat and TikTok get reprieves from Trump bansWeChat and TikTok get reprieves from Trump bans
    Technology

    A ban on the Chinese-owned WeChat was supposed to go into effect Sunday night.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Trump moves to shut down WeChat in the US. But TikTok will live until after the election.Trump moves to shut down WeChat in the US. But TikTok will live until after the election.
    Technology

    Both companies have Chinese owners. One of them has support from Trump backers.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook won’t stop Facebook from spreading lies about the electionFacebook won’t stop Facebook from spreading lies about the election
    Technology

    Facebook is sort of banning political ads in the week before the 2020 election and making other well-intentioned tweaks. That’s not nearly enough.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple, under pressure from advertisers and developers, will wait 6 months to enforce new privacy rulesApple, under pressure from advertisers and developers, will wait 6 months to enforce new privacy rules
    Technology

    Apple and Facebook are fighting again. This time it’s about ads and privacy.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    What’s really going on with the Lincoln Project, the anti-Trump PAC that’s pissing off lots of peopleWhat’s really going on with the Lincoln Project, the anti-Trump PAC that’s pissing off lots of people
    Technology

    Twitter loves the ads. Does that matter?

    By Peter Kafka

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