Kris Holt
Based in Montreal, Kris Holt has been writing about technology and web culture since 2010. He writes for Engadget and Tech News World, and his byline has also appeared in Paste, Salon, International Business Times, Mashable, and elsewhere.
The Tweekender: How Mongolia’s tweeting up an Olympic storm
All the Twitter news that fits, in 140 characters or less.
On Aug 3, 2012 by Kris Holt
Twitter trouble erupts over Chick-fil-A “kiss-in”
National Same-Sex Kiss Day is scheduled to take place at Chick-fil-A restaurants Friday evening, and some on Twitter are reacting with threats of anti-gay violence.
Northcliffe Media drops attempt to unmask Twitter parodist
The newspaper publisher won’t pursue further action against the anonymous man behind @unstevedorkland, a Twitter parody of CEO Steve Auckland.
TV host Helen Skelton considers quitting Twitter over trolls
The host of BBC kids’ show Blue Peter was harrassed over her Olympics coverage.
On Aug 2, 2012 by Kris Holt
IOC embraces “social media Olympics” despite negative incidents
Tweet whatever you like during the Olympics—it’s not like the IOC can stop you anyway.
On Jul 31, 2012 by Kris Holt
Censored journalist Guy Adams back on Twitter after NBC controversy
Twitter suspended Adams’ account after the journalist criticized the company’s Olympics coverage partner, NBC.
Brazilian Olympian becomes latest target of racism on Twitter
The Brazilian Olympic Committee is investigating epithets tweeted at women’s judo competitor Rafaela Silva.
Twitter allegedly alerted NBC about suspended journalist’s tweet
Some are accusing the social network of censorship.
Twitter parodist accused of libel, hacking
In a case thast could significantly impact the future of Twitter parody accounts, a spoof account is being accused of posting “numerous false and defamatory statements.”
On Jul 30, 2012 by Kris Holt
Two more soccer players accused of posting racist tweets
A Swiss Olympic footballer has been expelled from the team for racist comments on Twitter, and a Manchester United player is under investigation for tweeting a racist term.
Teen driver tweets photo of dying hit-and-run victim
The 19-year-old Twitter user may face criminal charges for failing to aid the injured man.
International Olympic Committee deals with spectator, athlete Twitter headaches
Too much tweeting interferes with broadcast equipment at the Games, and athletes are also taking to Twitter to protest the Olympics’ sponsorship policies.
17 golden Olympians to follow on Twitter
From Michael Phelps to Lolo Jones, these are the athletes you need to be following for the next two weeks.
5 of Twitter’s funniest brand accounts
Some brands just use to Twitter to sell you things, but these 5 companies have decided to make their followers laugh instead.
On Jul 27, 2012 by Kris Holt
YouTube’s biggest stars on the future of comedy
Grace Helbig, Shane Dawson, and Lloyd Ahlquist of Epic Rap Battles of History took center stage at Montreal’s Just for Laughs.
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