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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Inside Evan Spiegel’s very private Snapchat Story
    Technology

    It’s Evan Spiegel’s world — we’re all just snapping in it

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Periscope broadcasts will soon live on forever — here’s why that’s smartPeriscope broadcasts will soon live on forever — here’s why that’s smart
    Technology

    Periscope is learning what Snapchat has already discovered: A lot of times, people don’t want their content to disappear.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Adobe is buying Livefyre so brands can have more free contentAdobe is buying Livefyre so brands can have more free content
    Technology

    The reason for the deal is the same reason a lot of stuff happens on the Internet: Content.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Instagram is selling a new type of video adInstagram is selling a new type of video ad
    Technology

    Instagram has been pushing users to create more videos. Now it’s pushing advertisers to create more video ads.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Oculus will sell its virtual reality headset in Best Buy stores beginning this weekOculus will sell its virtual reality headset in Best Buy stores beginning this week
    Technology

    It’s the first time the Rift has been available for in-store purchase.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat is hunting around for office space in San FranciscoSnapchat is hunting around for office space in San Francisco
    Technology

    Snapchat may soon have a new recruiting pitch for Silicon Valley talent.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat will show you Olympics highlights. What about Facebook and Twitter?Snapchat will show you Olympics highlights. What about Facebook and Twitter?
    Technology

    NBC is in talks with both Facebook and Twitter to strike similar deals to what it inked with Snapchat.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter co-founder Biz Stone relaunched his Q&A app JellyTwitter co-founder Biz Stone relaunched his Q&A app Jelly
    Technology

    “If this doesn’t work, then we’re screwed.”

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook pulls a Google, will split stock so Mark Zuckerberg can keep controlFacebook pulls a Google, will split stock so Mark Zuckerberg can keep control
    Technology

    Facebook will soon implement a new class of non-voting shares.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook mobile ads now make up 79 percent of its businessFacebook mobile ads now make up 79 percent of its business
    Technology

    Facebook is more mobile than ever. Again.

    By Kurt Wagner