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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Snapchat Co-Founders Settle Ownership Dispute With Former Fraternity BrotherSnapchat Co-Founders Settle Ownership Dispute With Former Fraternity Brother
    Technology
    The Best and Worst Airlines -- According to TwitterThe Best and Worst Airlines -- According to Twitter
    Technology

    United draws the most complaints in tweets.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter PR Vet Carolyn Penner Moves to VineTwitter PR Vet Carolyn Penner Moves to Vine
    Technology

    Rachel Millner will take over for Penner as head of product communications at Twitter.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Uber Adding 50,000 New “Driver Jobs” a Month, Up From 20,000 in MayUber Adding 50,000 New “Driver Jobs” a Month, Up From 20,000 in May
    Technology

    Uber has hundreds of thousands of drivers around the world.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Attracts Half of Africa’s Internet Users Each MonthFacebook Attracts Half of Africa’s Internet Users Each Month
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    Twitter Media Boss Katie Jacobs Stanton Wants More Partners in More CountriesTwitter Media Boss Katie Jacobs Stanton Wants More Partners in More Countries
    Technology

    But she also needs to convince them that Twitter is an ally, not a competitor.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitpic Calls It Quits After Trademark Dispute With TwitterTwitpic Calls It Quits After Trademark Dispute With Twitter
    Technology

    The image hosting site will shut down Sept. 25.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    As Promised, Facebook’s Privacy Checkup Has ArrivedAs Promised, Facebook’s Privacy Checkup Has Arrived
    Technology

    It’s time to clean up your sharing habits on Facebook.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook’s New Conference, @Scale, Is All About the Next Billion UsersFacebook’s New Conference, @Scale, Is All About the Next Billion Users
    Technology

    Facebook is prepping for when it’s bigger -- much bigger.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    FanDuel Scores $70 Million Funding RoundFanDuel Scores $70 Million Funding Round
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    FanDuel will spend the money on mobile, live events, and partnerships.

    By Kurt Wagner