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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Brainly, a Social Network for Homework Help, Snags $9 MillionBrainly, a Social Network for Homework Help, Snags $9 Million
    Technology

    Brainly raised $9 million with eyes set on U.S. expansion.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg Donating $25 Million to Combat Ebola OutbreakMark Zuckerberg Donating $25 Million to Combat Ebola Outbreak
    Technology

    “We believe our grant is the quickest way to empower the CDC,” he said in a blog post.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Reddit General Manager Erik Martin Is Leaving the CompanyReddit General Manager Erik Martin Is Leaving the Company
    Technology

    The six-year Reddit veteran didn’t disclose his next move.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat Blames Third-Party Apps for Hack, Raising Questions About Its APISnapchat Blames Third-Party Apps for Hack, Raising Questions About Its API
    Technology

    Whether it was a hack of Snapchat or not, the Snappening raises questions about the app’s API.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook, Pinterest, Box Team Up to Battle Tech’s Gender GapFacebook, Pinterest, Box Team Up to Battle Tech’s Gender Gap
    Technology

    A new mentorship program will connect women in tech roles with newbies.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    New Google+ Head David Besbris: We’re Here for the Long Haul (Q&A)New Google+ Head David Besbris: We’re Here for the Long Haul (Q&A)
    Technology

    Despite rumors that Google+ is on the decline, Besbris says Google has a long-term focus on social.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Instagram Hires First COO, Facebook VP Marne LevineInstagram Hires First COO, Facebook VP Marne Levine
    Technology

    Levine will oversee the internal business at Instagram.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Re/code on TV: More Apple, Windows 10 and VegasRe/code on TV: More Apple, Windows 10 and Vegas
    Technology

    Team Re/code’s hits on TV and radio from last week.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Instagram Diehards Gather in Person Before App’s Fourth BirthdayInstagram Diehards Gather in Person Before App’s Fourth Birthday
    Technology

    Instagrammers met in groups worldwide ahead of Instagram’s fourth anniversary.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Silicon Valley Teens on the Future of TechnologySilicon Valley Teens on the Future of Technology
    Technology

    The inventors of tomorrow speak.

    By Kurt Wagner