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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    Facebook says it miscalculated more metrics, but it’s telling advertisers not to worryFacebook says it miscalculated more metrics, but it’s telling advertisers not to worry
    Technology

    On the plus side: This has nothing to do with fake news.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    AMC’s IFC network has bought a piece of  Funny or DieAMC’s IFC network has bought a piece of  Funny or Die
    Technology

    It’s the second big TV network to invest in the humor site.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    News Corp, the New York Times and Axel Springer are backing Scroll, a subscription service from the former CEO of ChartbeatNews Corp, the New York Times and Axel Springer are backing Scroll, a subscription service from the former CEO of Chartbeat
    Technology

    Tony Haile’s new project is still in the planning stages. But it’s interesting.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Digital publishing veteran Scott Moore says his new company can help fight bad adsDigital publishing veteran Scott Moore says his new company can help fight bad ads
    Technology

    He’s running Ad Lightning, a startup funded by Sinclair Broadcasting.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Politico co-founder Jim VandeHei is coming to Code Media in New YorkPolitico co-founder Jim VandeHei is coming to Code Media in New York
    Technology

    He’ll tell us about his much-talked-about-but-unnamed startup.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos extended an olive branch to Amazon foe Donald Trump, but Amazon stock is tankingJeff Bezos extended an olive branch to Amazon foe Donald Trump, but Amazon stock is tanking
    Technology

    Related question: Is Jeff Bezos a “Simpsons” fan?

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Almost everyone missed a Trump win. But VoteCastr’s real-time vote projections really blew it.Almost everyone missed a Trump win. But VoteCastr’s real-time vote projections really blew it.
    Technology
    Donald J. Trump is your leader, AmericaDonald J. Trump is your leader, America
    Technology

    So now what?

    By Peter Kafka and Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Watch: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have an Election Day song to singWatch: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have an Election Day song to sing
    Technology

    With help from “Hamilton’s” Javier Muñoz.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Here’s how to get an early look at Tuesday’s presidential election resultsHere’s how to get an early look at Tuesday’s presidential election results
    Technology

    VoteCastr promises real-time voting data, before the polls close.

    By Peter Kafka