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.
John Malkovich finds the meaning of life through Siri (and Twitter)
Parody account @SiriandJohn has the answers to all of life’s most important philosophical questions.
On Jun 5, 2012 by Kris Holt
Pro-independence Scottish site slammed for listing Twitter followers as political supporters
Even foes of the pro-independence movement were suddenly listed as supporters on the Yes Scotland website, sparking outrage.
On May 31, 2012 by Kris Holt
Olympic champ quits Twitter to focus on Summer Games
Swimmer Rebecca Adlington, a double gold medallist at the 2008 Beijing games, is throwing Twitter in the deep end.
Baseball legend George Brett bets on Twitter to find his dog
Twitter does not disappoint.
On May 30, 2012 by Kris Holt
Hazardous materials tweet sparks fear of zombie takeover
The emergency alert system at the University of Illinois was put to the test on Twitter after hazardous materials were accidently released.
On May 29, 2012 by Kris Holt
30 years later, follow the Falklands War live on Twitter
Celebrate the anniversary of the Twentieth Century’s strangest war with this anachronistic Twitter account.
On May 28, 2012 by Kris Holt
Facebook’s first, eventful week as a public company
The world’s largest social network has had its ups and downs—well, really lots of downs and one, very big, up.
On May 25, 2012 by Kris Holt
Don’t panic! Here’s our #TowelDay hashtag explainer
There’s no better way to celebrate the life and times of Douglas Adams, legendary sci-fi humorist and author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy
Chad Ochocinco wishes “Tyrannosaurus Rex diarrhea” on Starbucks card thief
A stolen wallet is found over Twitter, but it’s a pyrrhic victory.
On May 23, 2012 by Kris Holt
Instagram from above captures protest’s scale
How one Instagram photo defined a protest.
Twitter shuts down Olympics protest account over logo
The Twitter account, @spacehijackers, claimed to be “Official Protesters™ of the London™ 2012™ Olympic™ Games™.”
Jailed student apologizes for racist Fabrice Muamba tweets
In an interview with the BBC, Liam Stacey called his racist tweets about soccer player Fabrice Muamba a “massive mistake.”
On May 22, 2012 by Kris Holt
Myspace prepares for yet another relaunch
After being purchased by Specific Media last June, the company is taking steps to prepare for a brand relaunch later this year.
Anonymous takes down government websites in Quebec
The attack was in response to a draconian new law in the province that would severely limit street protests.
On May 21, 2012 by Kris Holt
Facebook gets the most out of its IPO
Stock stays steady on its first day of trading.
On May 18, 2012 by Kris Holt
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