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Peter Kafka

Peter Kafka

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Peter Kafka

    Technology
    DraftKings and FanDuel are close to mergingDraftKings and FanDuel are close to merging
    Technology

    The two fantasy sports sites are in serious talks, according to sources.

    By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why did two of Google’s most promising companies grow outside of Google?Why did two of Google’s most promising companies grow outside of Google?
    Technology

    Google could have owned Pokémon Go and self-driving trucks.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Twitter delivers Q3 numbers that Wall Street likesTwitter delivers Q3 numbers that Wall Street likes
    Technology

    Beats on revenue, earnings and user growth. And layoffs, too.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Wochit, which helps publishers make lots of videos, really fast, raised $13 millionWochit, which helps publishers make lots of videos, really fast, raised $13 million
    Technology

    These things aren’t going to make themselves (yet).

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Apple is launching its new TV guide tomorrow — but Netflix won’t be a part of itApple is launching its new TV guide tomorrow — but Netflix won’t be a part of it
    Technology

    It’s an easier way to find and watch video on Apple TV.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    AT&T’s web TV plan will have more than 100 channels, but CBS isn’t on board yetAT&T’s web TV plan will have more than 100 channels, but CBS isn’t on board yet
    Technology

    Coming next month: More than 100 channels for 35 bucks. But a major broadcaster seems to be missing.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Why the NFL won’t save TwitterWhy the NFL won’t save Twitter
    Technology

    Ad revenue could decline next quarter, even with ad money from streaming games.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    The New York Times is buying The Wirecutter for more than $30 millionThe New York Times is buying The Wirecutter for more than $30 million
    Technology

    Brian Lam sells his online consumer guide to the paper of record.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    AT&T says nothing will change when it buys Time Warner. AT&T says everything will change when it buys Time Warner.AT&T says nothing will change when it buys Time Warner. AT&T says everything will change when it buys Time Warner.
    Technology

    There’s an argument for regulators, and an argument for Wall Street.

    By Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Leslie Jones took on her Twitter trolls and hackers on ‘Saturday Night Live’Leslie Jones took on her Twitter trolls and hackers on ‘Saturday Night Live’
    Technology

    “If you want to hurt anyone these days, you have to do way more than leak their nudes or call them names.”

    By Peter Kafka