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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Netflix added more than five million new subscribers last quarter, and Wall Street is happyNetflix added more than five million new subscribers last quarter, and Wall Street is happy
    Technology

    For the first time, it has more international subscribers than domestic subscribers.

    By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snap employees will soon be able to sell their stock. Here’s what that means for Snap’s stock price.Snap employees will soon be able to sell their stock. Here’s what that means for Snap’s stock price.
    Technology

    Snap’s lock-up period ends on July 29.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Elon Musk just told a group of America’s governors that we need to regulate AI before it’s too lateElon Musk just told a group of America’s governors that we need to regulate AI before it’s too late
    Technology

    Musk is terrified of an AI takeover.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Watch: Here’s what it’s like to fly past Pluto in a rocket shipWatch: Here’s what it’s like to fly past Pluto in a rocket ship
    Technology

    Thanks, NASA.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook is putting ads everywhere in hopes of finding the next News FeedFacebook is putting ads everywhere in hopes of finding the next News Feed
    Technology

    Instagram? Messenger? WhatsApp? Stories?

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Niche co-founder Darren Lachtman is leaving TwitterNiche co-founder Darren Lachtman is leaving Twitter
    Technology

    Niche has generated more than $200 million in revenue, according to an internal email.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook will start showing ads inside Marketplace, its Craigslist-style section for browsing used goodsFacebook will start showing ads inside Marketplace, its Craigslist-style section for browsing used goods
    Technology

    Facebook is testing ads inside another new section of its app.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    If you think Snap’s post-IPO stock slide is bad, remember that Facebook’s was worseIf you think Snap’s post-IPO stock slide is bad, remember that Facebook’s was worse
    Technology

    Facebook’s stock fell more than 50 percent in the year after its IPO. Can Snap pull a Facebook-like recovery?

    By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    DraftKings CEO Jason Robins explains why his merger with FanDuel fell apartDraftKings CEO Jason Robins explains why his merger with FanDuel fell apart
    Technology

    Battling the FTC is expensive and time-consuming.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Photos: Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook  and Ivanka Trump are hanging out this week at an exclusive mogul retreatPhotos: Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook  and Ivanka Trump are hanging out this week at an exclusive mogul retreat