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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Remember when the iPad was going to be the key to the media business?Remember when the iPad was going to be the key to the media business?
    Technology

    Most of us got that one very wrong. Worked out well for Mark Zuckerberg, though.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    FX will let you watch its shows without commercials — if you pay an extra $6 a monthFX will let you watch its shows without commercials — if you pay an extra $6 a month
    Technology

    AMC is trying (nearly) the same thing. Both of them are working with Comcast.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    More money for podcasting: Radio network Entercom invests in podcast network Dgital MediaMore money for podcasting: Radio network Entercom invests in podcast network Dgital Media
    Technology

    The broadcaster is taking a 45 percent stake in the startup.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Vimeo finally explains why it’s not launching its own version of NetflixVimeo finally explains why it’s not launching its own version of Netflix
    Technology

    (Spoiler: It would be very expensive.)

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    VCs don’t love podcasting, but Gimlet Media has raised another $15 million anywayVCs don’t love podcasting, but Gimlet Media has raised another $15 million anyway
    Technology

    Podcasts are popular, but the podcast industry is tiny. Here’s a bet it will grow.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The New Yorker gets an intense Mooch bumpThe New Yorker gets an intense Mooch bump
    Technology

    No blocking here: A rush of attention and new subscribers after Ryan Lizza’s astonishing Scaramucci interview.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    TV sets are starting to disappear from American homesTV sets are starting to disappear from American homes
    Technology

    Bye, box.

    By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook wants to help news publishers sell subscriptions, but says it doesn’t want a cut of the revenueFacebook wants to help news publishers sell subscriptions, but says it doesn’t want a cut of the revenue
    Technology

    Mark Zuckerberg says he doesn’t want publishers’ data, either.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    BuzzFeed is selling a $149, Bluetooth-enabled hot plateBuzzFeed is selling a $149, Bluetooth-enabled hot plate
    Technology

    Because it can. Also, because Tasty.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Rob Fishman used to connect young stars with advertisers. Now he’s making videos with them at his new startup, Brat.Rob Fishman used to connect young stars with advertisers. Now he’s making videos with them at his new startup, Brat.

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