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
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.
'Star Wars: The Acolyte' finally has me hooked — and it’s all due to the dark side
By Ryan Epps published
In its latest episode, a slew of twists and major deaths brings ‘The Acolyte’s’ narrative to its knees as its big bad is finally revealed and the wider mysteries soon come to light.
This cheap OLED TV is the one I'm most excited for in 2024
By Ryan Epps published
Can the LG B4 OLED TV stand up against this year’s incredible lineup, or will it just be another cheap TV to skip?
LG smart TVs have a new game-streaming app — here’s what you can play
By Ryan Epps published
Get ready for some extra cloud gaming on LG TVs as it teams up with Blacknut to bring two new experiences to the webOS TV platform.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — 3 tips to get you started
By Ryan Epps last updated
These helpful tips will prepare you for Elden Ring’s DLC expansion. Learn about crafting materials, armor upgrades and more.
Roku TVs suffer always-on motion smoothing after recent update — here's how to fix it
By Ryan Epps published
Following the latest OS 13 update, several Roku TVs are experiencing an issue that sees motion smoothing stuck on and it’s driving users mad.
Watching ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2? Make sure you change these 3 TV settings
By Ryan Epps published
Prepare for the return of ‘House of the Dragon’ with these TV settings so you can experience the dark fantasy escape into Westeros the way it was intended.
Amazon is finally dialing back on Fire TV video ads — what to expect
By Ryan Epps published
Amazon is taking several steps to make its Fire TV interface less intrusive with improved video ads in mini-players and with auto-play turned off.
7 Google TV secrets you didn't know you needed
By Ryan Epps published
Google TV has some hidden menus in its underbelly that might make it easier for you to use the interface and make your content curation that much simpler.
Forget 98-inch TVs — TCL is working on a Mini-LED TV that's 148 inches
By Ryan Epps last updated
At an event in Poland, TCL claims the potential to deliver even larger Mini-LED TVs in the face of its massive 115-inch model releasing this year.
Samsung just expanded its Micro-LED TV lineup — starting at $110,000
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s Micro-LED TV range is growing with three new sizes, including 89-inch, 101-inch, and 114-inch models, starting at the low low price of $110,000.
Nothing says it's the Nintendo of phones and Nothing Phone (3) could be your AI ‘best friend’
By Ryan Epps last updated
In a new video posted to social media, Nothing CEO and co-founder Carl Pei details everything from his ideal AI form factor to the highly anticipated Nothing Phone (3) debut.
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