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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Disney’s Kevin Mayer, the NBA’s Adam Silver and Turner’s John Martin are coming to Code MediaDisney’s Kevin Mayer, the NBA’s Adam Silver and Turner’s John Martin are coming to Code Media
    Technology

    Three more people you want to hear from. See you next week.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    ESPN’s new subscription app will cost $5 a month. It will not be a huge hit.ESPN’s new subscription app will cost $5 a month. It will not be a huge hit.
    Technology

    How much would you pay for sports you weren’t watching on TV?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s the chart that explains why CBS and Viacom want to mergeHere’s the chart that explains why CBS and Viacom want to merge
    Technology

    They’re big. But not nearly big enough.

    By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Laurene Powell Jobs buying BuzzFeed News is a great idea, even if it doesn’t happenLaurene Powell Jobs buying BuzzFeed News is a great idea, even if it doesn’t happen
    Technology

    Take: One civic-minded billionaire. Add: One money-losing news operation. Presto! A fun combination to talk about.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    James Altucher, the face of bitcoin, says he’s happy about Facebook’s bitcoin banJames Altucher, the face of bitcoin, says he’s happy about Facebook’s bitcoin ban
    Technology

    You won’t see Altucher’s crypto ads on Facebook anymore. He says that’s a good thing.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    It’s not just bitcoin: Look at all the stuff Facebook won’t let you advertiseIt’s not just bitcoin: Look at all the stuff Facebook won’t let you advertise
    Technology

    No guns, no sex and no bad grammar.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Rose McGowan is coming to Code MediaRose McGowan is coming to Code Media
    Technology

    A must-see interview.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook says it will push more local news stories into your News FeedFacebook says it will push more local news stories into your News Feed
    Technology

    It’s the third big change Facebook has announced in the last month. And at least one more is coming.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The NFL can’t blame Trump anymore: It is facing a ‘structural decline in viewership’The NFL can’t blame Trump anymore: It is facing a ‘structural decline in viewership’
    Technology

    Turns out pro football is just like regular TV, after all: Ratings were down 12 percent during the regular season, and even more during the playoffs.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s why the music industry is celebrating again — and here’s why the music industry is still in mourningHere’s why the music industry is celebrating again — and here’s why the music industry is still in mourning
    Technology

    Do you like your streaming glass half-full or half-empty? We have you covered.

    By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka

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