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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    The man who sold Disney a $670 million video company is betting on a subscription service for pop culture geeksThe man who sold Disney a $670 million video company is betting on a subscription service for pop culture geeks
    Technology

    Ynon Kreiz, formerly the CEO of Maker Studios, is investing in Loot Crate.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Taylor Swift is bringing her music to Spotify, and every other streaming serviceTaylor Swift is bringing her music to Spotify, and every other streaming service
    Technology

    She’s been gone since 2014, but she’s coming back tonight.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook knows what you’re doing during commercial breaksFacebook knows what you’re doing during commercial breaks
    Technology

    Hint: You’re not watching commercials.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    How to watch former FBI director James Comey’s testimony before CongressHow to watch former FBI director James Comey’s testimony before Congress
    Technology

    You may need a couple screens for this one.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Walt Mossberg, Bill Gates and the late-night Taco Bell run that never happenedWalt Mossberg, Bill Gates and the late-night Taco Bell run that never happened
    Technology

    (Also: Dick Costolo interviews the world’s best tech reviewer.)

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The New York Times wants to show readers what its reporters look likeThe New York Times wants to show readers what its reporters look like
    Technology

    “I want people to understand who those writers are,” says top editor Dean Baquet.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Revolution’s Steve Case, Twitter’s Anthony Noto and Evan McMullin are coming to CodeRevolution’s Steve Case, Twitter’s Anthony Noto and Evan McMullin are coming to Code
    Technology

    We’re starting very soon. See you there.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The man behind Spotify’s Discover Weekly feature is going to InstagramThe man behind Spotify’s Discover Weekly feature is going to Instagram
    Technology

    Matthew Ogle leaves after two-plus years.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook is delaying the launch of its original videos until the end of summerFacebook is delaying the launch of its original videos until the end of summer
    Technology

    One challenge is figuring out where these shows will live outside of Facebook’s video tab.

    By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Comcast shuffles its digital ad businessComcast shuffles its digital ad business
    Technology

    Freewheel CEO Doug Knopper, who sold his startup to Comcast two years ago, is leaving.

    By Peter Kafka