Kris Holt

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Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
School
University of Dundee
Expertise
Consumer tech, Video games, Streaming services
  • Kris has been covering Overwatch since 2016, including the entirety of the Overwatch League's lifespan.
  • He joined Instagram on its first day, and was one of the first reporters to cover the popular social media app through the lens of a community-based platform.
  • While he's always interested in emerging tech, Kris is always eager to find ways to extend the life of existing devices and help minimize waste.

Experience

Kris Holt is a seasoned journalist who joined Engadget as a news desk contributor in 2018. He has been writing about technology, video games, streaming, film and TV for over 15 years. Other publications Kris has written for include Forbes, Tom's Guide and The Daily Dot. He has worked as a newspaper sub-editor and subtitle editor, and is an award-winning filmmaker. As a freelance tech writer, Kris covers news across a wide spectrum of topics, from music technology, to internet accessibility and privacy, and how internet culture and advancements affects everything from outer space to indie games.

Education

Kris has a master's degree in English from the University of Dundee.

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