kris-holt

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.

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Maker Studios buys Blip.tv, unchains itself from YouTube

With several of YouTube's biggest channels on its roster, Maker no longer wants to rely on Google for revenue.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to bring 5 billion more people online

"No one should have to choose between access to the Internet and food or medicine," reads the Internet.org site.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Watch smart teens slam ‘Blurred Lines’ for promoting rape culture

Astute youngsters dissect Robin Thicke's hit in the latest 'Teens React' video.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Suspect in custody after Georgia school shooting

School officials confirmed there were no injuries and all kids were accounted for.

On Aug 20, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Dad defends gun ownership hours after toddler kills himself

A day after his son fatally shot himself, Michigan dad Brian Holbrook defended the Second Amendment on Facebook.

On Aug 20, 2013 by Kris Holt

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This viral racist soccer rant isn’t what it seems

Popular YouTuber Maxim Bady destroyed Billy Bob Neck without realizing it was a joke.

On Aug 20, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Day care workers fired after mocking kids on Instagram

Employees made fun of a child with speech difficulties.

On Aug 20, 2013 by Kris Holt

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The YouTube boast that led to NYC’s biggest-ever gun bust

Matthew Best once bragged on YouTube he was "packing more guns than the Air Force," but his weapons belong to New York's finest now.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Kris Holt

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After 7 teen suicides, Ask.fm finally wants to rein in bullies

Extra staff and clearer reporting options are just two measures aimed at tackling bullying and harassment.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Kris Holt

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The WWE still can’t stop its mole from leaking spoilers to Reddit

One redditor continues to spoil the WWE's biggest events.

On Aug 19, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Vine genius invites you to wreak havoc in his life

Brittlestar has a simple request: Put your finger on a certain spot on your screen.

On Aug 17, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Misogynist trolls have turned Storify into a harassment tool

Melody Hensley wants to know the identity of the man who she claims is behind a two-year harassment campaign on Storify.

On Aug 16, 2013 by Kris Holt

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AMA hero Aaron Paul gave out awards to his favorite redditors

Aaron Paul doesn't tell just anyone he's a "bitch." Only those who deserve it.

On Aug 16, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Teen commits suicide after Skype blackmail

Blackmailers warned Daniel Perry he'd be "better off dead" if he didn't pay up.

On Aug 16, 2013 by Kris Holt

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WWE’S first openly gay wrestler is still a ladies’ man on Twitter

Darren Young is half of a tag team called the Prime Time Players. 

On Aug 15, 2013 by Kris Holt