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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Twitter’s Latest Attempt at Content Misses the MarkTwitter’s Latest Attempt at Content Misses the Mark
    Technology

    Having an algorithm write trend summaries is tricky.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Is Testing a New Look for SearchTwitter Is Testing a New Look for Search
    Technology

    The new design removes a lot of the clutter.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Will Twitter Deliver on Its Growth Promise to Wall Street?Will Twitter Deliver on Its Growth Promise to Wall Street?
    Technology

    Twitter reports earnings on Tuesday.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Adds Video Calls to MessengerFacebook Adds Video Calls to Messenger
    Technology

    Messenger has been busy in 2015.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Nextdoor Nabs Former Square Design Director Paco Viñoly to Help Build Its BrandNextdoor Nabs Former Square Design Director Paco Viñoly to Help Build Its Brand
    Technology

    The neighborhood social network has a new VP of Design.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Takes a Look at Beacons, Invests in Marketing Startup SwirlTwitter Takes a Look at Beacons, Invests in Marketing Startup Swirl
    Technology

    Swirl is looking to add its location-based ad technology to more widely used apps.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Users Are Notching Four Billion Video Views Every DayFacebook Users Are Notching Four Billion Video Views Every Day
    Technology

    Facebook users want video, and that means more video ads are on the way.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    More Than 70 Percent of Facebook Ad Revenue Now Comes From MobileMore Than 70 Percent of Facebook Ad Revenue Now Comes From Mobile
    Technology

    Facebook posts a slight miss on revenue, but otherwise on par with Wall Street estimates.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Whose Number Is This? Facebook Launches a New App to Combat the Mysterious Incoming Call.Whose Number Is This? Facebook Launches a New App to Combat the Mysterious Incoming Call.
    Technology

    Facebook has another new app: A Facebook version of Caller ID.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Kevin Mandia: Cyber Security Mr. Fix-It (Video)Kevin Mandia: Cyber Security Mr. Fix-It (Video)
    Technology

    Mandia’s not a bad guy to have on speed dial.

    By Kurt Wagner