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
Netflix app is getting axed from these older Apple TVs — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
Netflix might soon be a thing of the past on older devices as certain Apple TVs and Sony TVs a decade old are set to lose access to the steamer.
OLED breakthrough — new TVs coming with 165Hz, Wi-Fi 7 and faster AI
By Ryan Epps published
A new chip out of MediaTek could pave the way for even more advanced OLED TVs thanks to better processing, Wi-Fi 7 support, and so much more.
Samsung unveils new OLED gaming monitors with crazy fast .03ms response times and HDR10+
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s new monitor lineup pulls no punches, bringing a range of options across 24-inch to 57-inch with AI upscaling, interesting cooling feats, and even HDR10+.
Netflix is going to be removed from older Sony TVs — see if you’re affected
By Ryan Epps published
Sony TVs from 2014 will be losing access to the Netflix app as support seemingly dwindles in the face of Sony’s reluctance to update underlying software.
What to watch in June 2024 — ‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘The Bear’ and more
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our guide on what to watch in June 2024 include 'House of the Dragon,' 'The Boys' and 'The Bear'
TCL QM8 (2024) vs Hisense U8N: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Ryan Epps last updated
The Hisense U8N and TCL QM8 go toe-to-toe in an all-out brawl to see which is the more superior Mini-LED TV.
Goodbye Full Array LEDs — why Mini-LED TVs are here to stay
By Ryan Epps published
Full Array LED TVs are a dying breed in the face of ever-more-popular and brighter Mini-LEDs — here's what you need to know.
Netflix’s 'A Man in Full’ wasn’t full enough for critics — but it’s still a worthwhile watch
By Ryan Epps published
Panned by plenty of critics and not without its issues, 'A Man in Full' does still bring some moving acting and powerful themes to its six-episode runtime.
I just tried the Sonos Arc soundbar and it's now my new at-home audio system
By Ryan Epps published
In a sea of soundbar offerings, it’s tough to find one that really meets your many needs, but the Sonos Arc is everything I hoped it would be — and so much more.
Dark Souls 2 is the one thing keeping me preoccupied in anticipation of Elden Ring’s DLC
By Ryan Epps published
Despite its faults, playing Dark Souls 2 ensures I don't go hollow in the long wait for Elden Ring’s major expansion.
Google TV launches handy Find My Remote feature on Android 14
By Ryan Epps published
Google TV is finally rolling out a way to keep your remote at arm’s length with a Find My Remote feature on Android 14 compatible devices.
BenQ’s new 4K projector packs in a lot of lumens — and a price tag to match
By Ryan Epps published
BenQ is debuting a new projector sporting a 200-inch projection size with 2,600 lumens and 200,000:1 contrast ratio — too bad it's going to cost $6,000.
Sonos Roam 2 is a $179 portable speaker that takes a shot at Sony and Bose
By Ryan Epps published
Sonos hits the road with a new portable speaker designed with Automatic Trueplay for an enhanced audio environment even amidst the outdoors.
Forget OLED — NanoLED could be the next big thing in TVs
By Ryan Epps published
So-called NanoLED screens could replace OLED TVs through improved manufacturing costs and underlying specs.
'Fallout’s' success makes me crave a final send-off to this canceled sci-fi series
By Ryan Epps published
The success of ‘Fallout’ has me itching to return to the robot-ruled lands of ‘Westworld,’ which never got to see its narrative fully realized.
Next Call of Duty set to launch on Game Pass while PS5 gamers will pay full price
By Ryan Epps published
Call of Duty’s next installment is set to land on Xbox Game Pass day and date, the first of its kind for the franchise and a move that could prove drastic for parent company Microsoft.
Grand Theft Auto VI release date now set for fall 2025
By Ryan Epps published
On the heels of parent company Take-Two Interactive’s earnings call, Rockstar is preparing to launch its next exciting open-world entry by fall next year.
LG’s $100,000 rollable OLED R TV is officially dead — and for good reason
By Ryan Epps published
LG’s conceptual and highly expensive rolling OLED TV is being discontinued as the product’s sales dip over the course of its 5 years in operation.
Forget budget TVs — Formovie’s new portable projector beams a 120-inch picture for just $300
By Ryan Epps published
Formovie’s new Episode One is a 1080p projector at just $300 leveraging Google TV for ample coverage of all of your favorite content.
TCL's new Mini-LED TV is a 115-inch behemoth — and it costs $26,000
By Ryan Epps last updated
TCL's 115-inch TV might be among the largest to release this year, leveraging 20,000 dimming zones on 5,000 nits of peak brightness.
TCL 2024 TV lineup: All the new QLED TVs coming this year
By Ryan Epps last updated
TCL is bringing a feature-rich lineup of new TVs to market, with a stunning 115-in mini-LED model that's a powerful OLED contender.
TCL takes on OLED TVs with QD-Mini-LED technology
By Ryan Epps published
TCL is gunning for the top spot in the TV industry with both value and performance displays leveraging a new technology it’s calling QD-Mini-LEDs.
I ditched my TV stand for this standing desk and I’m not going back
By Ryan Epps published
I made an unorthodox switch from a proper entertainment center to FlexiSpot’s E7 standing desk, and the benefits have far outweighed the cons.
I just went hands-on with the crazy bright Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV — and it could be the 75-inch TV of the year
By Ryan Epps last updated
Not yet ratedThe Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV delivers most where it counts, pushing brightness to a whole new level with serious performance even on off-angle viewing.
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