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

Balatro is about to hook a lot more players now that it's on Game Pass
Everyone's favorite sorta-poker game Balatro is now on Game Pass, while players on all platforms can use decks based on Critical Role, Assassin's Creed, Fallout and more. Meanwhile, the game's age rating has been lowered in Europe.
An enhanced version of Sayonara Wild Hearts for PS5 is out now
Annapurna Interactive's latest showcase closed with news of a PS5 version of Sayonara Wild Hearts that's available now. The free upgrade from the PS4 version includes visual upgrades, a new mode and haptic feedback.
The SEC is dropping an investigation into Robinhood
In another sign that the government will be friendlier toward the cryptocurrency industry during the Trump administration, the SEC said it won't move forward with any enforcement action in a case against Robinhood.
Apple is adding tens of thousands of recipes to News+
Apple is bringing recipes and more food-related stories to the News+ service.
Elon Musk's DOGE reportedly cuts staff at agency that regulates Elon Musk's Tesla
The Department of Government Efficiency, which is led by Elon Musk, has reportedly cut around 10 percent of staff from the NHTSA. Among other things, the agency works on the safety of autonomous vehicles, such as Tesla, which is led by Elon Musk.
Amazon will take full creative control of the James Bond franchise
Amazon and the longtime stewards of the James Bond movies have come to an agreement that will see the company assume creative control of the franchise.
Apple's M4 Mac mini is back on sale for $549
The base version of Apple's M4 Mac mini is back on sale. The petite desktop system can be yours for $549, which is $50 off the regular price.
The Last of Us season 2 premieres on HBO and Max on April 13
Two years after the wildly successful first season aired on HBO and Max, The Last of Us finally has a return date.
Valve hands the Team Fortress 2 source code to modders
Team Fortress 2 modders can now do just about whatever they want with the game — as long as they don't try to make money from creations based on the source code.
An Anker 10K magnetic power bank is cheaper than ever
A handy magnetic charger from Anker that works with MagSafe-compatible iPhones has dropped to a record low of $40.
Samsung's Digital Key technology now works with Volvo and Polestar EVs
More automakers are supporting Samsung's Digital Key feature, which allows drivers to lock, unlock and start their car using their Galaxy phone.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zooms onto Paramount+ on February 18
You won't have to wait much longer to catch Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Paramount+.
The DOGE website is seemingly so insecure it can be edited by anyone
Researchers say a database that populates the Department of Government Efficiency website can be modified by anyone who knows where to look, making it easy to deface the site.
8BitDo's Pro 2 controller with Hall Effect thumbsticks drops to $38
You can currently get the 8Bitdo Pro 2 Controller for up to 23 percent off. The peripheral works with Nintendo Switch, phones, tablets, PCs, Apple TV, Mac, Steam Deck and Raspberry Pi.
Apple will introduce its 'newest member of the family' on February 19
A number of new Apple products have been rumored, including a refreshed iPhone SE, next-gen AirTag and M4-powered MacBook Air.
Baidu is making its AI assistant ERNIE Bot free to use starting on April 1
With the rivals such as DeepSeek seeing rapid user adoption, Baidu is lifting the paywall on its AI assistant ERNIE Bot.
Saros is the next game from Housemarque, coming to PS5 in 2026
Sony's first State of Play stream of the year ended on a high note with a first look at Saros, the next game from Returnal developer Housemarque.
Watch Sony's State of Play showcase here at 5PM ET
Sony's latest State of Play showcase takes place at 5PM ET on February 12, and you can watch it right here.
Elden Ring Nightreign arrives on May 30
The co-op Elden Ring spinoff has a release date. Elden Ring Nightreign will land on May 30, and pre-orders are now open.
The latest Ring Video Doorbell is back on sale for a record-low price
The latest version of the Ring Video Doorbell is back on sale for a record-low price. The device can be yours for $60, which is $40 off.

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