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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Here are all the things Peter Thiel said about Donald Trump and Gawker on MondayHere are all the things Peter Thiel said about Donald Trump and Gawker on Monday
    Technology
    Twitter: Please build these productsTwitter: Please build these products
    Technology

    We have a few ideas that might help.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Peter Thiel will defend Donald Trump on this livestream MondayPeter Thiel will defend Donald Trump on this livestream Monday
    Technology

    The venture capitalist is holding a press event Monday to “engage with the tough questions.”

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Justin Bieber-backed photo app Shots gave up on selfies and now manages internet starsJustin Bieber-backed photo app Shots gave up on selfies and now manages internet stars
    Technology

    Turns out building a social network is hard.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Advertisers are targeting laid-off Twitter employees againAdvertisers are targeting laid-off Twitter employees again
    Technology

    Timing is everything.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook will let you turn your face into a pumpkin for Halloween — but only if you use Facebook LiveFacebook will let you turn your face into a pumpkin for Halloween — but only if you use Facebook Live
    Technology

    Facebook is adding masks to Live for the first time.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Vine may be going away, but Vine’s stars had already moved onVine may be going away, but Vine’s stars had already moved on
    Technology

    And that was the problem.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    DraftKings and FanDuel are close to mergingDraftKings and FanDuel are close to merging
    Technology

    The two fantasy sports sites are in serious talks, according to sources.

    By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Who gets your vote? Facebook wants to help you decide.Who gets your vote? Facebook wants to help you decide.
    Technology

    The company is rolling out a new election product less than two weeks before ballots are due.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook is testing a new messaging product that looks a lot like SnapchatFacebook is testing a new messaging product that looks a lot like Snapchat
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    Technology

    Facebook’s Snapchat envy continues.

    By Kurt Wagner