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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

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    Facebook Is Testing Continuous Autoplay for VideosFacebook Is Testing Continuous Autoplay for Videos
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    Sit back, relax and enjoy a few hours of ... Facebook videos?

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    At Facebook’s F8, Ad Tech Should Steal the ShowAt Facebook’s F8, Ad Tech Should Steal the Show
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    Facebook has lots of ad offerings and it’s ready to show them off.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    ‘Game of Thrones’ Stars Talk Tech, San Francisco ... And Castration‘Game of Thrones’ Stars Talk Tech, San Francisco ... And Castration
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    Well, we had to ask.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Is Testing Autoplay Video AdsTwitter Is Testing Autoplay Video Ads
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    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Instagram Launches Layout, an App for Photo CollagesInstagram Launches Layout, an App for Photo Collages
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    Instagram launched its fourth standalone app on Monday.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Tinder Swipes Right on Its New CEO: Former eBay Exec Chris PayneTinder Swipes Right on Its New CEO: Former eBay Exec Chris Payne
    Technology

    Tinder has been looking to replace current CEO and co-founder Sean Rad since October.

    By Kurt Wagner and Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Facebook’s David Recordon Named IT Director at the White HouseFacebook’s David Recordon Named IT Director at the White House
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    Obama appointed Recordon on Thursday.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Draft Raises $3.5 Million to Bring Fantasy Sports to the Casual FanDraft Raises $3.5 Million to Bring Fantasy Sports to the Casual Fan
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    Draft wants to simplify daily fantasy sports.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Former Facebook Employee Sues for Sex Discrimination, HarassmentFormer Facebook Employee Sues for Sex Discrimination, Harassment
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    Chia Hong has retained the same lawyers representing Ellen Pao.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Pinterest Hires New M&A Executive: Greycroft’s Kamran AnsariPinterest Hires New M&A Executive: Greycroft’s Kamran Ansari
    Technology

    Pinterest may be looking to spend some money on acquisitions.

    By Kurt Wagner