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.
Pyongyang is closed to the world, but it's open on Instagram.
On Jul 30, 2013 by Kris Holt
Using GPS spoofing techniques, you too can command an $80 million yacht.
On Jul 29, 2013 by Kris Holt
“Hahaha, f****** hand is killing me!” boasted Reece Kay after landing the devastating blow.
What was supposed to be a small get-together turned into total destruction. Police are investigating it as a hate crime.
Weiner paid thousands to investigators to track down the perpetrator of his "Twitter hack" (who, as you know, was Weiner himself).
A Seattle police officer is under investigation for posting nude photos of a woman on Facebook after their affair turned sour.
On Jul 26, 2013 by Kris Holt
Right before committing the crime that would get her charged with felony animal cruelty, Adrienne Martin logged into Facebook.
Favorites on Twitter have quadrupled year-over-year, but what's the point?
Catching up with Mitch Hurwitz at Montreal's Just for Laughs comedy conference Thursday.
On Jul 25, 2013 by Kris Holt
Wouldn't it be great if Nirvana could record a quick video to promote homecoming week? You know, for the exposure?
Several sex workers are using Twitter to drum up business for orgies in the U.K. Will Britain's porn ban halt all the fun?
David Lee Simpson, 48, posted violent Twitter threats against the newscaster. Police say he was ready to carry them out.
On Jul 24, 2013 by Kris Holt
Swedish politician Lars Ohly claims he only meant to get his tattooed calf in the shot.
The people are real. The tweets are fake.
Since pretty much everything on TV has audio description, it's bound to happen with porn eventually. (Safe for work!)
