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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    YouTube’s $25 billion ad problemYouTube’s $25 billion ad problem
    Technology

    That sounds pretty bad! But it could be much worse for Alphabet and its investors.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Netflix still has a huge lead in the streaming wars, but Hulu’s smaller service has loyal usersNetflix still has a huge lead in the streaming wars, but Hulu’s smaller service has loyal users
    Technology
    Apple paid Chance the Rapper $500,000 for a two-week exclusiveApple paid Chance the Rapper $500,000 for a two-week exclusive
    Technology

    A rare look inside a music industry deal.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Sony’s March Madness ‘boss button’ is an online ad that worksSony’s March Madness ‘boss button’ is an online ad that works
    Technology

    Branded content you actually want to see.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    March Madness 2017: How to stream the NCAA tournament liveMarch Madness 2017: How to stream the NCAA tournament live
    Technology

    You can stream the championship and final four games for free. You may have to pay to stream other games, though.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Marc Andreessen, Reed Hastings and Cecile Richards will appear at Code 2017Marc Andreessen, Reed Hastings and Cecile Richards will appear at Code 2017
    Technology

    The leaders of Andreessen Horowitz, Netflix and Planned Parenthood join a powerhouse lineup. More to come!

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Meet Fortune’s new editor, Clifton LeafMeet Fortune’s new editor, Clifton Leaf
    Technology

    Questions for the new boss: How do you cover Trump? And what’s going to happen if Time Inc. has new owners?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Fox Now is a nice-looking TV app. Do you need a nice-looking TV app?Fox Now is a nice-looking TV app. Do you need a nice-looking TV app?
    Technology

    It’s on Apple TV only, for now.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Ticketmaster is using its software — and your data — to take on ticket-buying botsTicketmaster is using its software — and your data — to take on ticket-buying bots
    Technology

    It’s an $8 billion problem for the live events business.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    SoundCloud needs more money, or it may sell at a fire-sale priceSoundCloud needs more money, or it may sell at a fire-sale price
    Technology

    In 2014, the streaming music service thought it was worth $700 million. It could sell for much less.

    By Peter Kafka