Sean Hollister is a senior editor and one of the founding members of The Verge, where he has become a defining voice on gadgets, gaming hardware, and the culture of consumer tech. His reporting blends hands‑on testing with a sharp sense for how devices shape everyday life, making him a go‑to journalist for readers who want clarity without losing the thrill of discovery.

Before helping launch The Verge in 2011, Hollister spent years honing his editorial craft at major tech publications including CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. His career has been marked by a talent for revitalizing coverage: at CNET, for example, he led a Speed Desk initiative that dramatically boosted traffic on breaking‑news stories. His work consistently reflects a mix of technical fluency and reader‑first storytelling.

A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Hollister has built a reputation as a web‑savvy journalist with a particular love for video games, hardware experimentation, and the quirky corners of tech culture. Whether he’s dissecting a new handheld console or exploring the future of consumer devices, his writing carries a signature blend of curiosity, precision, and playfulness that has made him a fixture in the tech‑media landscape.