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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Michael Barbaro, host of the New York Times’ ‘The Daily’ podcast, is visiting Recode Media’s live podcast tonightMichael Barbaro, host of the New York Times’ ‘The Daily’ podcast, is visiting Recode Media’s live podcast tonight
    Technology

    If you’ve got a ticket, we’ll see you there. If not, hang tight.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    It’s easier to pivot to video if you get computers to do the workIt’s easier to pivot to video if you get computers to do the work
    Technology

    Meet Wibbitz, one of the software startups that helps publishers make lots of videos very, very quickly.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The deadline for the AT&T/Time Warner deal passed on Sunday. No problem, say AT&T and Time Warner.The deadline for the AT&T/Time Warner deal passed on Sunday. No problem, say AT&T and Time Warner.
    Technology

    When you’re trying to close an $86 billion deal, you can take your time.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook and Apple can’t agree on terms, so Facebook’s subscription tool will only launch on Android phonesFacebook and Apple can’t agree on terms, so Facebook’s subscription tool will only launch on Android phones
    Technology

    The problem: Apple’s 30 percent tax.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Meet Time Warner’s boss-to-be: John Stankey is coming to Code MediaMeet Time Warner’s boss-to-be: John Stankey is coming to Code Media
    Technology

    HBO, Warner Bros, CNN — they’re all going to report to him. What’s his plan?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Yes, that’s Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wearing an ugly Christmas sweater on his earnings callYes, that’s Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wearing an ugly Christmas sweater on his earnings call
    Technology
    Netflix beat its own projections by adding another 5.5 million subscribers in Q3Netflix beat its own projections by adding another 5.5 million subscribers in Q3
    Technology

    “We are growing nicely across the world.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Meet the startup that wants to help you build a subscription newsletter business overnightMeet the startup that wants to help you build a subscription newsletter business overnight
    Technology

    Substack says it’s time to tap your inner Ben Thompson

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Jimmy Kimmel agrees with Bob Iger: ‘My place is always going to be in the middle’Jimmy Kimmel agrees with Bob Iger: ‘My place is always going to be in the middle’
    Technology

    The late-night show host dipped into politics last month, but he’s not going stay there.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Amazon has suspended video boss Roy PriceAmazon has suspended video boss Roy Price
    Technology

    The move comes after complaints from actress Rose McGowan, and new details about an incident in 2015.

    By Peter Kafka

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