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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Comcast is selling an $18 streaming TV service — but only for Comcast internet customersComcast is selling an $18 streaming TV service — but only for Comcast internet customers
    Technology

    This isn’t a Netflix or YouTube killer.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    A new deal will let Facebook users watch NFL highlights immediately after the gameA new deal will let Facebook users watch NFL highlights immediately after the game
    Technology

    The two-year pact kicks in immediately.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Fox’s FX is pulling more of its shows off of rival streaming services and onto its home-grown versionFox’s FX is pulling more of its shows off of rival streaming services and onto its home-grown version
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    Which means Netflix and Amazon have to make more of their own shows.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    This is how Ravens and Jaguars players responded to Trump during today’s first NFL gameThis is how Ravens and Jaguars players responded to Trump during today’s first NFL game
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    Some protest, lots of arm-linking.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Ravens-Jaguars London game just got much more interesting. Here’s how to stream it for free.The Ravens-Jaguars London game just got much more interesting. Here’s how to stream it for free.
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    Two questions: Will Verizon get its $21 million worth? And how many players will defy Donald Trump?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Freedom means you don’t have to ask for permission first’Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Freedom means you don’t have to ask for permission first’
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    Facebook’s ethos, and Facebook’s Russia problem, in one sentence.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The music business is growing again — really growing — and it’s because of streamingThe music business is growing again — really growing — and it’s because of streaming
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    Spotify, Apple Music and other services have 30 million U.S. subscribers, and streaming revenue is up 48 percent so far this year.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Video startups Zefr and Mitu have hired new leadersVideo startups Zefr and Mitu have hired new leaders
    Technology

    Mitu, a Latino-targeted video network, gets a new CEO; Zefr, a YouTube ad service, gets a new president.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Patreon, one of the most interesting media startups of the last few years, has raised $60 millionPatreon, one of the most interesting media startups of the last few years, has raised $60 million
    Technology

    The service, which lets fans pay creators, will process more than $150 million in contributions this year.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    New York Times reporter Mike Isaac is writing a book about UberNew York Times reporter Mike Isaac is writing a book about Uber
    Technology

    Crazy ambition, betrayal, sex, deceit and naked power grabs all make for a page-turner.

    By Peter Kafka