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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Spotify’s new deal with Universal Music Group means some albums will go behind a paywallSpotify’s new deal with Universal Music Group means some albums will go behind a paywall
    Technology

    It also means Daniel Ek’s company can IPO next year.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Visitors to the U.S. may have to hand over their phones and Facebook passwords before they get a visaVisitors to the U.S. may have to hand over their phones and Facebook passwords before they get a visa
    Technology

    The Trump administration mulls “extreme vetting.”

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The Outline has hired Gizmodo Media’s Katie Drummond as its first executive editorThe Outline has hired Gizmodo Media’s Katie Drummond as its first executive editor
    Technology

    She’s reuniting with Outline CEO Josh Topolsky

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Google says its YouTube ad problem is ‘very very very small’ but it’s getting better at fixing it anywayGoogle says its YouTube ad problem is ‘very very very small’ but it’s getting better at fixing it anyway
    Technology

    In an interview with Recode, Philipp Schindler, Google’s top business exec, walks a fine line.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple wants to sell HBO, Showtime and Starz in a single bundleApple wants to sell HBO, Showtime and Starz in a single bundle
    Technology

    No deal yet. But this one will be easier than selling regular TV.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Pandora is in trouble, and Big Music is surprisingly sad about thatPandora is in trouble, and Big Music is surprisingly sad about that
    Technology

    The labels used to loathe the streaming music service. Now they love it. It may be too late.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Watch what happens when Spotify gives unknown music acts a big pushWatch what happens when Spotify gives unknown music acts a big push
    Technology

    The playlist effect.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter, United Airlines and girls in spandex leggings: How your Sunday #content gets madeTwitter, United Airlines and girls in spandex leggings: How your Sunday #content gets made
    Technology
    After the London terror attack, a top U.K. official says Facebook needs to open up WhatsAppAfter the London terror attack, a top U.K. official says Facebook needs to open up WhatsApp
    Technology

    The messaging service was reportedly used by the man who killed four people last week.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    SoundCloud gets a $70 million lifelineSoundCloud gets a $70 million lifeline
    Technology

    A new debt round.

    By Peter Kafka

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