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.
7 sentenced to death over anti-Islam YouTube video
The seven Egyptian Christians were tried in absentia and convicted of insulting Islam and Mohammad in “The Innocence of Muslims.”
On Nov 28, 2012 by Kris Holt
@TahrirBodyguard wants to protect Egypt’s protestors
As thousands of Egyptians protest President Mohamed Morsi, an initiative to help protect women is gaining steam.
On Nov 27, 2012 by Kris Holt
FBI probing investment fraud on Facebook and Twitter
“If there is any way to exploit [social media], these individuals will exploit it,” an FB agent said.
On Nov 26, 2012 by Kris Holt
Republican lawmakers call for Twitter terrorist ban
A group of House Republicans wants the FBI to talk to Twitter about banning known terrorist groups from the social network.
The Tweekender: Capturing a nude protest in London
A man brought a part of central London to a standstill today as he sat atop a statue of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge in the nude.
On Nov 23, 2012 by Kris Holt
Thanksgiving 2012 was the most-Instagrammed day ever
Vintage-filtered turkey photos helped the site rack up more than 10 million Thanksgiving-themed posts on Thursday.
Beliebers try to delay Psy’s inevitable world domination
As Psy’s unstoppable viral hit, “Gangnam Style” approaches the #1 spot on the YouTube charts, Justin Bieber fans are making a push to keep “Baby” on top and make it the first video to reach 1 billion views.
Toronto man charged with Twitter harassment
Gregory Eliott, a graphic designer, was arrested after he reportedly harassed a potential client and her friends on Twitter.
On Nov 22, 2012 by Kris Holt
Egypt’s president blocks Twitter critics after major decree
After claiming absolute authority for his laws, decrees and decisions Thusday, President Mohamed Morsi has apparently started blocking his critics on Twitter.
Weird Wednesday: @EvilHorseEbooks
Meet the scary alter ego of everyone’s favorite Twitter spam bot.
On Nov 21, 2012 by Kris Holt
Is Twitter breaking the law by letting Hamas tweet?
Does giving Hamas a Twitter account count as aiding a terrorist organization?
On Nov 20, 2012 by Kris Holt
Taking down Twitter parodies? “New York Times” is on it
The New York Times took issue with popular Twitter parody @NYTonit—not for the account’s criticism of the newspaper, but for a trademark violation.
Cory Booker challenges Twitter follower to live on food stamps
The Newark, N.J., mayor sparred with a Twitter follower over nutrition, leading to an unlikely challenge.
On Nov 19, 2012 by Kris Holt
“Missing” girl tells police: “That’s awkward, I’m in my house”
After friends reported the teen missing Saturday night, police posted an appeal to Facebook before checking to see if she was at home.
The Tweekender: The real ruler of @India
Is Lance Armstrong a Twitter troll? He shared this photo of himself with his Tour de France yellow jerseys after he was stripped of his titles.
On Nov 16, 2012 by Kris Holt
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