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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Kingpins collide: Team Nerdist bowls against “Breaking Bad”

The stakes have never been higher in “Chris Hardwick’s All Star Bowling” series.

On Jun 5, 2012 by Kris Holt

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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

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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.

On May 31, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Baseball legend George Brett bets on Twitter to find his dog

Twitter does not disappoint.

On May 30, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Facebook vacation pics dismissed in injury lawsuit

Insurance companies look for any excuse to reduce your claims. ANd now they're snooping through your Facebook photo galleries.

On May 29, 2012 by Kris Holt

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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

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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

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Meet the graduate behind @NotTildaSwinton

The fake Tilda may be no more, but there's still more comedy to come from the team behind her.

On May 28, 2012 by Kris Holt

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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

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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

On May 25, 2012 by Kris Holt

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@NotTildaSwinton descends from her keep, talks Twitter, Oscars, and more

The tweets from this Tilda Swinton parody account border on Twitter genius. But in an interview with the Daily Dot, the account's owner wasn't ready to reveal his or her identity just yet.

On May 24, 2012 by Kris Holt

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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

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Model tweets about bribing police officer, claims it was a joke

I just bribed the cops, isn't that awesome! Did I mention I want to be a lawyer?

On May 23, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Instagram from above captures protest’s scale

How one Instagram photo defined a protest. 

On May 23, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Twitter shuts down Olympics protest account over logo

The Twitter account, @spacehijackers, claimed to be “Official Protesters™ of the London™ 2012™ Olympic™ Games™."

On May 23, 2012 by Kris Holt