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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

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    Jack Dorsey Has Been Twitter CEO for Three Months Now -- Here’s What He’s DoneJack Dorsey Has Been Twitter CEO for Three Months Now -- Here’s What He’s Done
    Technology

    A lot has happened, but Wall Street doesn’t seem to like much of it.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Meet Peach: The Social App Du Jour for the Kids at Tech’s Cool TableMeet Peach: The Social App Du Jour for the Kids at Tech’s Cool Table
    Technology

    Peach is a new way to share all the things you’ve already been sharing on Twitter or Facebook or Instagram or Snapchat.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Uber Cut Prices in 100 Cities to Compete With Your CouchUber Cut Prices in 100 Cities to Compete With Your Couch
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    Please take more Uber rides, says Uber.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    The Powerball Hits $900 Million, Approaches Unicorn Status Ahead of Saturday’s DrawingThe Powerball Hits $900 Million, Approaches Unicorn Status Ahead of Saturday’s Drawing
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    There’s never a bad time to win the lottery, but right now is undoubtedly the best time.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone on Bringing Back Jelly: ‘If This Doesn’t Work, We’re Screwed’ (Q&A)Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone on Bringing Back Jelly: ‘If This Doesn’t Work, We’re Screwed’ (Q&A)
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    Twitter Stock Continues Nose Dive Thanks to Wall Street’s Awful WeekTwitter Stock Continues Nose Dive Thanks to Wall Street’s Awful Week
    Technology

    Twitter’s stock price doesn’t seem to have a floor.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Messenger Keeps Trucking, Passes 800 Million UsersFacebook Messenger Keeps Trucking, Passes 800 Million Users
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    More users for Facebook.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    The Sacramento Kings Are Building the NBA’s Techiest Arena, a ‘21st Century Coliseum’The Sacramento Kings Are Building the NBA’s Techiest Arena, a ‘21st Century Coliseum’
    Technology

    The Wi-Fi network will be able to “handle over 500,000 Snapchat posts per second,” says the team.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter’s Longer Tweets Pave the Way for More Publisher DealsTwitter’s Longer Tweets Pave the Way for More Publisher Deals
    Technology

    Twitter might soon be able to host publisher articles, too.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Pinterest Hires Its First Diversity Head to Get More Women, Minorities on BoardPinterest Hires Its First Diversity Head to Get More Women, Minorities on Board
    Technology

    Pinterest wants to be less white, less male.

    By Kurt Wagner