Robert Dolen

With Us Since
2022
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Location
New York, New York
School
Hofstra University
Expertise
Desktop and PC hardware, Android tech, Video games and tabletop RPGs
  • As a tech journalist, Rob enjoys researching and reporting on everything from Windows hardware to new Android releases and gaming devices and software.
  • Alongside maintaining editorial quality at BGR, Rob oversees the training of new oversight writers joining the team, assisting with their onboarding and working more independently.
  • With a keen eye for hardware launches from major manufacturers, Rob is an expert on Prime Day and Black Friday tech deals.

Experience

Rob is an experienced journalist with specializations in both editorial and publishing. Covering gaming and tech since the beginning of their career, Rob was a features editor at Game Rant, covering and editing various stories across the games industry. They then spent a year at Future Publishing as a Copy Editor for Android Central, covering and maintaining editorial accuracy for all things Android-related, alongside gaming and hardware reviews. Rob then served as a News Editor for SlashGear, where they contributed to all things gaming, tech, and automotive, before joining BGR full-time as the features lead editor in 2025. In this role, they spearhead the editorial content covering all things tech and tech-adjacent, ranging from smartphones to smart home accessories and the latest advancements in consumer technology.

Education

Rob received their bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in radio/TV/film production and creative writing from Hofstra University.

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