Kris Holt

Contributing Reporter

Kris Holt joined Engadget as a contributing reporter on the news desk in 2018. He has been writing about technology, games, streaming and entertainment for over a decade after starting his career as a sub-editor on a local newspaper. Kris holds a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Dundee. He has written for publications including Forbes, Tom's Guide, Paste, The Daily Beast and The Daily Dot. He is also an award-winning filmmaker (hey, high school awards count). You can reach him at kris@krisholt.net

Articles by Kris Holt

Spreadsheet puzzles, metatextual platformers and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our roundup of recent indie gaming releases, as well as some upcoming titles that caught our eye.
The new Apple iPad A16 has dropped to a new low of $278
A few colorways of the A16-powered, entry-level tablet have dropped to a new low.
The Golden Globes will start giving an award to the best podcast of the year
Organizers want to recognize the influence and reach of podcasts within the spectrum of entertainment.
New PlayStation studio teamLFG is working on a multiplayer action game
The 'ambitious' incubation project is set in 'a brand new mythic, science-fantasy universe.'
Netflix overhauls its TV app with a fresh UI and responsive recommendations
Netflix's TV app will soon have a sleeker, simpler user interface and larger tiles with more contextual information.
Second GTA 6 trailer sheds more light on the story
Just after delaying the blockbuster to 2026, Rockstar Games has provided the first proper look at GTA 6 since December 2023.
Gears of War is coming to PlayStation for the first time on August 26
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, a remaster of the first game in the series, is also coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
A Beats headphone sale includes all-time lows on the Solo 4 and Powerbeats Pro 2
The Beats Solo 4 are half off, matching a record-low price, as part of a broader sale on Beats headphones and earbuds.
TikTok fined $602 million for illegally sending European user data to China
Regulators say the platform wasn't transparent enough and that it couldn't guarantee the data was protected from Chinese government surveillance.
Elden Ring: Nightreign trailer details all eight classes and some fiery hazards
A deep dive into the co-op survival game reveals more details about the classes you can choose from and the various ways you can upgrade your character.
The Apple Watch Series 10 returns to a record low of $299 at Amazon and Best Buy
That's a return to a record-low price for what we believe is the best overall smartwatch.
Nintendo Switch update adds Virtual Game Cards and Switch 2 cloud transfer support
Nintendo is gearing up for the Switch 2's rollout by adding several key features to the original system.
Borderlands 4 release date moves up to September 12
A State of Play showcase focused on Borderlands 4 will stream on April 30.
Amazon denies report that it plans to show tariff impacts on its prices
The White House called the debunked plan 'a hostile and political act by Amazon.'
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is $90 off
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped to its lowest price since Black Friday.
Google is giving Android its own showcase a week before I/O
A special edition of The Android show will highlight a lot of the new stuff that's coming to the ecosystem.
MasterClass deal: Save 40 percent on an annual subscription
Treat your brain to some new knowledge and skills from experts in a wide range of fields.
Intel confirms layoffs as it tries to 'make engineers more productive'
New Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is trying to turn around the company by making it more efficient and focusing on core products.
Get two years of ProtonVPN for 64 percent off
You’ll get 24 months of access to the Plus plan for only $86.
Uber is adding Volkswagen ID. Buzz EVs to its US robotaxi fleet
Testing starts later this year ahead of a planned Los Angeles debut in 2026.

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