Ryan Epps
Ryan Epps is a Staff Writer at Tom's Guide, covering TVs, projectors, and other tech news. During off hours, he's either working on his next YouTube video, playing Dark Souls, or enjoying some strange 90's anime without really knowing what's going on. Ryan has covered tech for two years at Tech Times, as well as entertainment and gaming at Digital Trends, International Business Times, and TheGamer. He's a passionate writer who has loads of short stories and poems in tiny notebooks written since the age of six. Ryan joined Tom's Guide as a Staff Writer at the end of 2023. He graduated from Seton Hall University in 2016 with a BA in English and Creative Writing.
Latest articles by Ryan Epps
Samsung wants to be the TV for gamers — so it's making games made for TVs
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is making its own games for TVs, like the Six, as it aims to be at the forefront of a new era in the industry.
Google TV is now winning the TV race — and it has blown past Roku
By Ryan Epps published
Google TV and Android TV are fast becoming the major TV interface despite some tough competition from the likes of Samsung’s Tizen, Roku, and LG's webOS.
TCL QM8 (2024) vs LG C4 OLED: Can QD-Mini-LED beat OLED TVs?
By Ryan Epps last updated
TCL aims to take on OLED with its QD-Mini-LED technology, but can the QM8 stand tall against LG's C4 OLED?
Roku Ultra (2024) just announced with 30% faster performance — watch out, Google TV Streamer
By Ryan Epps published
Roku is bringing the Ultra back with a 30% boost in performance and software updates galore.
I just tried Nothing’s new open-ear earbuds — and boy do they look funky
By Ryan Epps published
Nothing’s got a new pair of earbuds that leverages one of its largest custom drivers yet built on eight hours of battery life and all the features you’d expect from a Nothing Ear product.
Panasonic Z95A vs Samsung S95D: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
In the race for OLED supremacy, Samsung's and Panasonic's flagship OLEDs bring out the fisticuffs for TV dominance.
Alienware takes on SteelSeries with new Pro Wireless Headset that uses hybrid ANC
By Ryan Epps published
Alienware is set to launch a new stylish wireless pro gaming headset built with hybrid ANC, two-mic noise cancellation, and hybrid ANC for gaming pros and casuals alike.
The best 8K TVs in 2024: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 8K TVs push four times the amount of pixels as 4K TVs and come well-stocked with HDMI 2.1 ports for the latest and greatest gaming consoles.
I upgraded my home cinema with this Bose soundbar — and it changes everything
By Ryan Epps published
The Bose Smart Ultra and Module 500s have turned my living space into an IMAX theater and I may never need to upgrade again.
Hisense's new 75-inch Mini-LED TV is breaking all kinds of test records — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
Hisense is known for its bright TVs, but the U9N breaks all the barriers and might well be the best Mini-LED TV spec-wise on the market.
‘Black Mirror’ season 7 is official with stacked cast — and USS Callister is back
By Ryan Epps published
Off the back of a well-loved sixth season, Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’ is back to inject even more fear into the worlds of ever-evolving technology and it’s employing quite the cast.
Bose takes on AirPods 4 with new QuietComfort buds — $179 with ANC and VoiceID
By Ryan Epps published
Bose is launching a new pair of headphones geared toward budget buyers that bring active noise canceling and VoiceID for superiority over rivals like Apple and Sony.
The Roku Channel is coming to Google TV search and recommendations — here’s what to expect
By Ryan Epps published
The Roku Channel is now available in Google TV recommendations and search to add emphasis on all things free content, so you never are without movies and shows to enjoy.
Best TCL TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.
Forget OLED TVs — Samsung’s new 8K QLED blows them away with this feature
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s QN900D takes up 4K 240Hz capabilities, making it one of the first TVs with the function and gifting it some serious legs for gaming enthusiasts.
Apple tvsOS 18 is live with new ‘InSight’ — 5 features to try now
By Ryan Epps published
New features on tvOS 18 include portrait screensavers, better Enhanced Dialogue functionality, auto subtitles, and more.
TCL under fire — report suggests its QLED TVs might not have any quantum dots
By Ryan Epps last updated
Some of TCL’s QLED TVs might not have any quantum dots in them, which could prove disastrous for the QLED industry if true.
Samsung OLED TVs just got a major upgrade — say hello to ‘Quick Media Switching’
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s OLED models have a new ‘QMS’ feature that streamlines refresh rate switching between different content forms, like 24fps movies and 60fps TV programs.
PS5 Pro newest features explained — 3 ways they make games look and run better
By Ryan Epps published
The PS5 Pro is finally here and it’s got some exciting new technology under the hood that should make console gaming even more impressive.
OLEDs are now more colorful than ever and they use even less power — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
BOE is striking back against major competitors in LG Display and Samsung Display with OLED panels that hit over 95% of the Rec.2020 color gamut.
Panasonic’s new OLED TV made Star Wars Outlaws feel like a movie
By Ryan Epps published
The Panasonic Z95A OLED TV feels like it was built for space-faring adventures, and I put it to the test with Ubisoft’s new Star Wars Outlaws experience.
Forget OLED TVs — this new Xgimi laser projector can beam an image of up to 150 inches
By Ryan Epps published
Xgimi’s new Aura 2 might be the UST projector with the most spunk against major competitors in Epson, Formovie, and BenQ.
TCL just unveiled a Mini-LED TV that hits a jaw-dropping brightness of 6,500 nits
By Ryan Epps published
TCL's next flagship Mini-LED TV could rival some of the best from Hisense and Sony with 14,000 dimming zones and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits.
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