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.
Syrian hackers take down LinkedIn’s official blog
The attack was apparently orchestrated by a pro-Assad group calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army.
On Apr 26, 2012 by Kris Holt
Marine discharged for criticizing Obama on Facebook
Sgt. Gary Stein is out after saying “screw Obama” in an online forum.
Bebo owner accused of “exploiting” the social networking site
The social media site, a former powerhouse in the U.K., just can’t catch a break.
On Apr 25, 2012 by Kris Holt
Twitter users face arrest after soccer player’s rape victim is named
After Sheffield United soccer player Ched Evans’ conviction last Friday, the name of his sexual assault victim became public on Twitter—a criminal offense.
Penguin thieves caught on Facebook
Could it be the seed for The Hangover III: Trouble Down Under?
On Apr 23, 2012 by Kris Holt
Instagram takes measures against “thinspiration”
Instagram became the latest community to ban accounts, images, and hashtags related to the promotion or glorification of self-harm.
YouTube loses in German copyright suit
German royalty collection group Gema successfully argued that YouTube had not done enough to halt clips with copyrighted content from being posted.
On Apr 20, 2012 by Kris Holt
Ads coming to Tumblr—despite founder’s old pledge
Fouder David Karp once referred to ads as a “last resort,” but they’ll soon be appearing on the site.
On Apr 19, 2012 by Kris Holt
YouTube right now! “R2-D2’s Other Message”
The Tupac Shakur hologram apparently has some choice words for Luke Skywalker.
On Apr 18, 2012 by Kris Holt
Reddit’s Erik Martin makes the “Time” 100
“Erik Martin oversees the most infectious petri dish around,” claimed editor Allie Townsend for Time‘s annual list of influential people.
Opportunistic teen turns to YouTube to score prom date
Need a prom date? Try bringing a camera crew.
On Apr 17, 2012 by Kris Holt
Celtic manager slams ref on Twitter, faces 20-game ban
Neil Lennon aired grievances on Twitter about a call that cost his team the Scottish Cup semifinal on Sunday.
Racist Facebook rant about Trayvon Martin lands firefighter in hot water
Miami Dade Fire Rescue is investigating Capt. Brian Beckmann following a rant against Martin and “welfare dependent excuses for parents.”
On Apr 16, 2012 by Kris Holt
Brit blogger facing jail over C-word tweet
Careful what you say on twitter.co.uk. It could land you in jail.
Death penalty will soon apply to Twitter insults in Kuwait
A soon-to-be passed law will make some tweets a capital offense.
On Apr 13, 2012 by Kris Holt
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