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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Twitter needs to show some momentum ahead of Snap’s IPOTwitter needs to show some momentum ahead of Snap’s IPO
    Technology

    It might do well to restore some investor faith before Snap eats its lunch.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Pinterest is making it easier to click and buy the stuff you seePinterest is making it easier to click and buy the stuff you see
    Technology

    “Shop the look” is a new product that tags multiple products in Pinterest photos.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook is expanding Safety Check so people can offer help during a disasterFacebook is expanding Safety Check so people can offer help during a disaster
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    Facebook wants to connect those in need with people who have shelter or food to offer.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter says it’s going to start pushing more abusive tweets out of sightTwitter says it’s going to start pushing more abusive tweets out of sight
    Technology

    The company promised users more features around safety, so here they are.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour is now running all of Twitter’s live video products, tooPeriscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour is now running all of Twitter’s live video products, too
    Technology

    An expanded role in a key area for Twitter.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat added ‘Planet Earth’ to its list of mini showsSnapchat added ‘Planet Earth’ to its list of mini shows
    Technology

    The BBC documentary series is coming to Snapchat on February 17.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Tech giants Apple, Google and Facebook are fighting President Trump’s immigration banTech giants Apple, Google and Facebook are fighting President Trump’s immigration ban
    Technology

    A group of 97 companies, most from the tech industry, filed a legal brief opposing the travel ban.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    This virtual reality startup is training NFL quarterbacks to be the next Tom BradyThis virtual reality startup is training NFL quarterbacks to be the next Tom Brady
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    Technology

    STRIVR is changing the way athletes prepare to play the world’s most physical sports.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snap’s IPO numbers look a lot more like Twitter’s than Facebook’sSnap’s IPO numbers look a lot more like Twitter’s than Facebook’s
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    Probably not the comparison investors are looking for.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat’s user base was growing quickly — but slowed down last quarterSnapchat’s user base was growing quickly — but slowed down last quarter
    Technology

    Snap added 50 million new users last year, but just five million in Q4.

    By Kurt Wagner