Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Apple Pay Registered One Million Credit Cards in First 72 HoursApple Pay Registered One Million Credit Cards in First 72 Hours
    Technology

    Apple Pay users uploaded one million credit cards in the first three days of the service.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Alibaba’s Jack Ma “Very Interested” in Possible Apple PartnershipAlibaba’s Jack Ma “Very Interested” in Possible Apple Partnership
    Technology

    Jack Ma and Tim Cook expressed public interest in a partnership Monday night between Alipay and Apple Pay.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter CEO Costolo Will Be “Opportunistic” on AcquisitionsTwitter CEO Costolo Will Be “Opportunistic” on Acquisitions
    Technology

    Costolo has $3.6 billion in cash on hand, but says he won’t race off to spend it.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Has 284 Million Users and Hits Its Q3 Numbers. Wall Street Wants More.Twitter Has 284 Million Users and Hits Its Q3 Numbers. Wall Street Wants More.
    Technology

    Looks like Dick Costolo delivered.

    By Peter Kafka and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Whisper Suspends Some Editorial Staff Following Guardian ReportWhisper Suspends Some Editorial Staff Following Guardian Report
    Technology

    Whisper is conducting an internal investigation to see who shared what with the Guardian.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Unveils Its Own Anonymous AppFacebook Unveils Its Own Anonymous App
    Technology

    Facebook’s newest standalone app lets users create themed, anonymous chat rooms.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Ello Raises $5.5 Million to Grow Its Ad-Free Social NetworkEllo Raises $5.5 Million to Grow Its Ad-Free Social Network
    Technology

    Social network Ello, which has three million people on its waiting list, raised $5.5M.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Unveils Fabric, Its Welcome Gift to Mobile DevelopersTwitter Unveils Fabric, Its Welcome Gift to Mobile Developers
    Technology

    A kit full of tools for building new apps, atop Twitter’s platform or not.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Updated: Got a New Follower? Twitter Now Makes It Easier to Follow Back.Updated: Got a New Follower? Twitter Now Makes It Easier to Follow Back.
    Technology

    Twitter now prompts users to return the favor when they get a new follower.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    What to Expect at Twitter’s First Mobile Developer ConferenceWhat to Expect at Twitter’s First Mobile Developer Conference
    Technology

    Twitter is hosting its first mobile developer conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.

    By Kurt Wagner