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

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The OnePlus Watch 3 arrives on February 18
The OnePlus Watch 3 has a release date in the US, Canada and Europe. The company says the wearable will run for up to five days on a single charge in smart mode and three days amid heavy usage.
Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale for record-low prices
Sonos is running a sale on several of its speakers and soundbars. The Era 100, our pick for the best midrange speaker, is $50 off at $199.
The Kindle Colorsoft is back on sale for $50 off
Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft, the company's first ereader with a color screen, is $50 off at $230. It also comes with three months of free access to Kindle Unlimited.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date leaks on the PlayStation Store
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, is set to hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, per a leak on the PlayStation Store.
Amazon is holding a devices event on February 26
Amazon looks set to reveal some new devices at an event later this month. Details are scant, but the company may finally be ready to reveal more about its next-gen Alexa.
Netflix scuttles plans to add six previously announced games to its service
Netflix is continuing to adjusting its gaming strategy. Its latest measure was to cancel plans to release six games on its service.
Apple Invites is a new iPhone app to manage your social life
Apple Invites is a new iPhone app that allows you to create custom invitations for any event or occasion. Users can collaborate on shared photo and video albums; and create party playlists together.
WhatsApp brings image and voice inputs to its ChatGPT integration
WhatsApp has added a few more ways to interact with ChatGPT inside its app.
The 11-inch iPad Air M2 is on sale for $100 off
Grab our favorite iPad while it's down to a near record-low price.
The Sims and The Sims 2 are back on PC as part of the series' 25th anniversary celebration
The first two games in The Sims series are once again available to buy on PC as the franchise marks its 25th birthday. Maxis says it's been working to make them more compatible with Windows 10 and 11 too.
NASCAR's driver streams finally bring multiview to Max
When the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series starts this Sunday, you'll be able to watch the action from four drivers' perspectives at once thanks to a multiview feature on Max.
The 2024 Google Nest Learning Thermostat is $40 off right now
The latest model of the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale. At $240, it's $40 off. The device could help you save significantly on your energy bills.
Squid Game season three will hit Netflix on June 27
Netflix has revealed the release date for the final season of Squid Game. It will arrive in June, just six months after the second season of the megahit debuted.
Beyond: Two Souls is becoming a TV show with help from star Elliot Page
Yet another video game is getting a TV show adaptation. Beyond: Two Souls is being turned into a series with the help of the game's star, Elliot Page.
Sony is ditching the PSN login requirement on some of its PC games
Sony is dropping the need to link some of its PC games to a PSN account, but it will offer in-game rewards to those who do sign in.
Sony's PlayStation division will once again have a single CEO
Sony is shaking up its leadership with new CEOs at the top level and in its PlayStation division.
OpenAI suddenly thinks intellectual property theft is not cool, actually, amid DeepSeek’s rise
OpenAI says Chinese startups, such as DeepSeek, are "constantly" cribbing the tech of leading AI companies in the US to develop their own models. OpenAI's IP theft concerns come as the company deals with a raft of lawsuits accusing it of violating copyright protections.
Good luck figuring out what time it is on this cool Asteroids watch
Atari and Nubeo have released a nifty, limited-edition Asteroids watch to mark the iconic game's 45th anniversary. You can buy it for $499.
Heads up, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will only be $10 for a couple more days
It's your last chance to snap up Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete for the introductory price of $10. The mobile game will be $20 as of January 31.
Senators again attempt to ban pre-teens from social media
Two senators have introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act in the latest attempt to ban under 13s in the US from using social media. The bipartisan bill also aims to

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