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
LG C3 OLED vs B4 OLED: Which TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
Can last year's value OLED TV in the LG C3 take on its newest budget option in the 2024 LG B4 OLED?
15 new shows and movies to watch in August 2024 on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our guide on what to watch in August 2024 includes 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'Umbrella Academy,' 'Rings of Power'
I've found the perfect way to game while traveling — and it starts with this pair of XR glasses
By Ryan Epps published
I don’t travel much, but when I do I’m bringing my Lenovo Go and Legion Glasses with me for the perfect on-the-go gaming experience.
Surprise! Amazon is knocking $600 off one of our favorite 2024 OLED TVs
By Ryan Epps published
Get one of LG’s brand new OLED TVs in the LG G4 OLED, which we gave nearly a perfect score and praised its gaming chops.
'The Boy and the Heron' streaming date: When will it be available to watch?
By Ryan Epps last updated
Experience Studio Ghibli’s 24th film and Hayao Miyazaki’s supposed final entry, "The Boy and the Heron," on streaming come September 6.
Prime Video gets massive update rolling out for millions — here's the new look
By Ryan Epps last updated
Prime Video gets a massive redesign that sees a whole new navigation bar and clearly labeled Prime Video content.
The latest Call of Duty is now free on Xbox Game Pass — and you can play it right now
By Ryan Epps published
Modern Warfare III lands on Xbox Game Pass at the perfect time as fans gear up for the release of Black Ops 6 in October.
Google’s new Chromecast could be direct Apple TV 4K rival — here's your first look
By Ryan Epps published
Google is moving away from the Chromecast branding and instead taking up cues from Roku with a whole new design for its streaming dongle.
New study says OLED TVs could support healthier sleep patterns — here’s how
By Ryan Epps published
Ever wanted a TV that promoted better sleeping habits? Well, an OLED TV might do the trick according to this new clinical study.
Hisense U8N settings: Here's what to change if you just bought this new Mini-LED TV
By Ryan Epps published
If you just scooped up a new Hisense U8N Mini-LED TV, these are the best settings you’ll want to change to get the best picture and sound.
JBL’s new Stage 2 loudspeakers bring cinema sound to your living room
By Ryan Epps published
JBL has added a new string of products to its speakers and AV line that will set a new bar for home audio immersion.
Sony needs to integrate PS5 hardware into its Bravia TV line — here’s why
By Ryan Epps published
With an integrated PS5, Sony’s Bravia TV lineup could gain a superior edge over the competition and give PlayStation fans a reason to buy into its ecosystem.
9 best games of 2024 (so far) on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC
By Rory Mellon published
These are the best games we've played in 2024 (to date) from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Sonos’ next soundbar is called Lasso and it’s a $1,200 Arc successor with Bluetooth
By Ryan Epps published
Despite its rather rocky media circuit of late, Sonos is set to bring a new soundbar to its lineup that could leverage Bluetooth compatibility and new audio transducers.
Sonos’ biggest rival is adding Dolby Atmos to its multi-room audio system
By Ryan Epps published
Denon is setting its sights on the prize of home audio as it brings several of its HEOS line to its main namesake with the new Denon Home Amp.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which streaming device should you buy?
By Henry T. Casey last updated
We've got a very close fight between the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Chromecast with Google TV.
Samsung and LG are rethinking their MicroLED TV strategy — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
MicroLEDs might not be the future revolution over OLED that TV makers, like Samsung and LG, were desperately hoping for as they cut back spending in these areas.
Forget OLED TVs — this new laser projector beams a 100-inch picture for hundreds less
By Ryan Epps published
BenQ has some enticing new projectors up its sleeve, leveraging 3200 ANSI lumens of brightness on a 20,000-hour lifespan.
I tried this new wearable speaker and it actually helped me beat Elden Ring
By Ryan Epps last updated
The SoundSlayer is yet another interesting new product launch that takes a completely different approach to the usual gaming speaker-microphone formula.
Best Bluetooth TV adapters 2024
By Michael Gowan last updated
The best Bluetooth TV adapters let you connect wireless headphones and speakers to any TV.
LG just launched its newest 2024 OLED TV — and it’s completely wireless
By Ryan Epps published
LG is launching an exciting new OLED TV to take on the likes of Samsung in its wireless display dominance in the M4 OLED.
Roku Pro Series Mini-LED TV: 3 reasons to buy and 2 to skip
By Ryan Epps published
Can the Pro Series Mini-LED TV uphold the company's award-winning price-to-performance ratio in the display market?
Samsung smart TVs are about to lose this music streaming service — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
In the wake of losing support on several other TVs and devices, Tidal is set to be dropped from Samsung TVs come July 8.
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