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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Apple is going to sell its Apple TV service on Samsung TVs, because Apple wants to be a service companyApple is going to sell its Apple TV service on Samsung TVs, because Apple wants to be a service company
    Technology

    Tim Cook can’t just rely on Apple customers anymore — he needs to sell things to people who don’t buy Apple products.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook wants you to buy HBO on Facebook and watch HBO on FacebookFacebook wants you to buy HBO on Facebook and watch HBO on Facebook
    Technology

    The world’s biggest social network wants to get into the pay TV business — by taking a page from Amazon.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    New Verizon execs say old Verizon execs made a $5 billion mistake betting on AOL and YahooNew Verizon execs say old Verizon execs made a $5 billion mistake betting on AOL and Yahoo
    Technology

    And Verizon investors seem fine with that.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The story behind Netflix’s $100 million ‘Friends’ dealThe story behind Netflix’s $100 million ‘Friends’ deal
    Technology

    Netflix wanted it. So did Hulu. And WarnerMedia wants it back, soon. Probably. Here’s what that means.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Mic has laid off the majority of its staffMic has laid off the majority of its staff
    Technology

    The publisher is trying to sell the remainder of the company to Bustle Digital Group.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Mic.com is in talks to sell to BustleMic.com is in talks to sell to Bustle
    Technology

    Sale talks started after Facebook ended a video deal with Mic.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Disney has a million subscribers for its ESPN streaming-only service, which launched in AprilDisney has a million subscribers for its ESPN streaming-only service, which launched in April
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    That number will surprise some people, like the person typing up this article.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    A group led by U.K. investor/consultant Ian Osborne is trying to buy Fortune magazineA group led by U.K. investor/consultant Ian Osborne is trying to buy Fortune magazine
    Technology

    Marc Benioff was going to buy the business magazine but bought Time instead. Now there’s a new round of would-be buyers.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Stores and Stories: How two successful consumer startups find their customersStores and Stories: How two successful consumer startups find their customers
    Technology

    The founders of Framebridge and Away share the latest from the digital-native commerce world.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    After Benioff’s big deal, Time is bringing back the bar cartAfter Benioff’s big deal, Time is bringing back the bar cart
    Technology

    Time employees get ready to toast their new owners; Fortune and Sports Illustrated hope they get to celebrate, too.

    By Peter Kafka