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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Evan Spiegel’s investors are giving him a $750 million bonus for taking Snap publicEvan Spiegel’s investors are giving him a $750 million bonus for taking Snap public
    Technology

    That’s on top of the $5.5 billion he’ll already have.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook has big plans for its video business. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is on Facebook’s board. Discuss.Facebook has big plans for its video business. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is on Facebook’s board. Discuss.
    Technology

    There’s no conflict yet, apparently. But down the road ...

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Super Bowl 2017: Here’s how you can stream the gameSuper Bowl 2017: Here’s how you can stream the game
    Technology

    It’s easy! But it’s easier to watch it on TV. So here’s a guide.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The FCC won’t force cable companies to unlock their set-top boxes after allThe FCC won’t force cable companies to unlock their set-top boxes after all
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    The cable guys win one, courtesy of a Trump appointee.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Watch James Corden’s quiet, powerful argument against Trump’s travel banWatch James Corden’s quiet, powerful argument against Trump’s travel ban
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    If you’ve got 90 seconds, you have time for this.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Facebook wants you to watch longer videos, so it’s going to show you longer videosFacebook wants you to watch longer videos, so it’s going to show you longer videos
    Technology

    Because that’s what’s on TV.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Some of the New York Times’ best stories aren’t in the Times — they’re on TwitterSome of the New York Times’ best stories aren’t in the Times — they’re on Twitter
    Technology

    Which is great for you, and me, and Twitter. What about the Times?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Jay Z is selling a third of Tidal, which makes sense. Sprint is buying a third of Tidal, which makes less sense.Jay Z is selling a third of Tidal, which makes sense. Sprint is buying a third of Tidal, which makes less sense.
    Technology

    The music service is now worth a reported $600 million.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s how to watch Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration todayHere’s how to watch Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration today
    Technology

    tl;dr: Turn on a screen. It will probably be on that screen.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Quartz has canceled its high-end ‘Next Billion’ conferenceQuartz has canceled its high-end ‘Next Billion’ conference
    Technology

    It will focus on projects like a new subscription business instead.

    By Peter Kafka

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