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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins is stepping downAwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins is stepping down
    Technology

    Here’s the memo.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    One big idea links Netflix, Facebook, Uber and Airbnb — and creates real problems for TVOne big idea links Netflix, Facebook, Uber and Airbnb — and creates real problems for TV
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    Technology

    Stratechery’s Ben Thompson explains it all.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Snap created a ‘How to Use Snapchat’ video for Wall StreetSnap created a ‘How to Use Snapchat’ video for Wall Street
    Technology

    Maybe it will help you, too.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Half of Trump voters think the Bowling Green Massacre is real. Blame Kellyanne Conway, not Facebook.Half of Trump voters think the Bowling Green Massacre is real. Blame Kellyanne Conway, not Facebook.
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    The internet didn’t generate this fake news — it debunked it.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Viacom says it’s keeping its newest shows away from streaming servicesViacom says it’s keeping its newest shows away from streaming services
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    Viacom’s new boss reminds the pay TV guys that he likes doing business with the pay TV guys.

    By Peter Kafka
    BuzzFeed vs. Trump
    Technology

    BuzzFeed News pushes further than its competitors. Can it handle the consequences?

    By Peter Kafka and Ben Popper
    Technology
    NFL ratings were down all season, and there’s no reason to think they’ll get better next yearNFL ratings were down all season, and there’s no reason to think they’ll get better next year
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    Football was down 9 percent during the regular season and 6 percent during the playoffs.

    By Peter Kafka
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    Elon Musk says he talked to Trump about the travel ban and climate changeElon Musk says he talked to Trump about the travel ban and climate change
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    The Tesla and SpaceX CEO defended his attendance at Trump’s business council — again.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    After being sued, BuzzFeed has apologized to a Russian executive named in the unverified Trump dossierAfter being sued, BuzzFeed has apologized to a Russian executive named in the unverified Trump dossier
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    Aleksej Gubarev has sued BuzzFeed and editor Ben Smith for defamation.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Bill Simmons on The Ringer’s first year, his canceled HBO show and what ESPN got rightBill Simmons on The Ringer’s first year, his canceled HBO show and what ESPN got right
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    “The one thing that’s not a problem for us is money.”

    By Peter Kafka

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