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
![Xbox Game Studios](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q5z8LxQ2ALyeCLyWSuChM4-320-80.jpg)
Is Xbox Game Studios going to become a third-party publisher? Let’s predict the future
By Jason England published
Microsoft is sending mixed signals about the future of Xbox — will it be a console competitor or a third party publisher? Let's predict the future
![Roku home screen on a television set](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AYGzwsEMyH3dRRUg9BUgwe-320-80.jpg)
Please no — Roku plans to plaster its home screen with more ads
By Ryan Epps published
Roku will now have advertising the moment a user turns on the TV, evolving its TV and streaming device software suites into a pseudo-ad platform.
![The LG C4 OLED at CES 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VAa5bgrWJiffCwezHYWQaT-320-80.jpg)
LG C4 OLED vs B4 OLED: Which OLED TV should you buy in 2024?
By Ryan Epps published
Two well-priced LG OLED TVs go head-to-head in a bout that highlights the superior budget model in LG’s 2024 lineup.
![TCL CSOT's new WHVA screen innovation as seen on display at CES](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G6hUEcBUP2HCavPUh5wC77-320-80.jpg)
TCL shows off new CSOT technology — and it could be a game changer for LCD TVs
By Ryan Epps published
TCL’s panel manufacturing arm is cooking up a wide-viewing angle display that could fix the viewing angle problems that have been plaguing LCD-LED TVs for years.
![Uzumaki screen of Junji Ito adaptation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZzRTNpuSa8XWWdEn56XUmc-320-80.jpg)
The 9 must-watch new anime series of 2024
By Ryan Epps published
The year of the dragon invites incredible new escapes into worlds of fantasy, adventure, and terror for anime fans of all kinds.
![Panasonic OLED TV 2024 with Fire TV built in](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/coGfuT96HT9DkayaSWWhfj-320-80.jpg)
The world’s first OLED Fire TV is coming from Panasonic — what we know so far
By Ryan Epps last updated
Panasonic and Amazon are paving the way with a new set of 2024 OLEDs leveraging the latest Fire TV interface.
![Amazon Fire TV AI Art prompt colorful sci fi landscape](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fzbbxermfRRyowdgVaewr3-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Fire TV just got an exciting AI upgrade — here’s what you can do now
By Ryan Epps published
Amazon is updating its Fire TV Stick 4K Max to include a new feature that lets you (and AI) create personalized art for your display.
![CES 2024 picture of Sharp's 12-in prototype QDEL display](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NHufDxStHqarPPVu7uPjwT-320-80.jpg)
Forget OLED — Sharp’s QDEL TV could be a game changer for displays
By Ryan Epps published
At CES 2024, Sharp gave a small sneak peak into its new QDEL display technology, a whole new frontier for TV tech that could spell the end of OLED’s dominance.
![GTA 4 Niko walks across Liberty City skyline](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vkN9WfFsNWMhxvxv32Zmjh-320-80.jpg)
GTA 4 is still one of the best in the series, and GTA 6 should take note
By Ryan Epps published
16 years later and Grand Theft Auto 4 remains a triumph of open-world gaming, and the franchise’s soon-to-be 12th installment should take some valuable lessons from it.
![Portable Nintendo Switch OLED played by man on train](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RYBAGMLcU7JFjDSWHqpwZg-320-80.jpg)
Whoops! AI company tips Nintendo Switch 2 fall release date before backtracking
By Ryan Epps published
A new iteration of GameShark in the form of AI is set to debut alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year and has the gaming world in a frenzy.
![Sony CEO introduces its new spatial headset at CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JaJXcGezpbUPWaZhWoPbVY-320-80.jpg)
Sony is devising its own spatial headset tailor made for video game creation to take on Apple Vision Pro
By Ryan Epps published
Sony is bringing to market a new spatial headset poised to offer streamlined 3D editing and modelling in real-time and in physical space.
![Google Chromecast playing a TikTok video](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ApqBXxmjc8AMD24Bh6qQQ3-320-80.jpg)
Google Chromecast gets massive upgrades at CES 2024 — here’s what’s new
By Ryan Epps published
TikTok casting and wider LG TV support round out Chromecast’s new leaps in features from Google at CES 2024
![Hisense 110UX](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DjxjEeJ7kH8mpu7aT6zwvV-320-80.jpeg)
The 7 best TVs of CES 2024
By Ryan Epps last updated
From incredible transparent displays to feature-rich AI enhancements, these are the most innovative TVs of CES 2024.
![XGIMI Horizon Max CES 2024 reveal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2d4d2eYzwWJcddEdqzHhTg-320-80.jpg)
The XGIMI Horizon Max is the world’s first long-throw projector with IMAX certification for the ultimate home movie nights
By Ryan Epps published
The Horizon Max is an exciting new entry in the projector space, leveraging a 3D ToF sensor for the best possible wall calibration settings.
![The Mandalorian & Grogu movie concept art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DkcmhLv8qDXPrBC5ZZaj9B-320-80.jpg)
The Mandalorian and Grogu jet onto the big screen in upcoming Star Wars movie
By Ryan Epps published
Lucasfilm has announced a new "Star Wars" movie in the works that will follow its masked bounty hunter and accompanying little green sidekick.
![Sony Pictures announces Horizon, God of War series on stage at CES 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q5U48prG5zEFzSiMp7vHqX-320-80.jpg)
Sony gives update on live-action PlayStation video game movies and shows at CES 2024
By Ryan Epps published
In its CES 2024 presentation, Sony updated fans on what streaming platforms will host its "God of War" and "Horizon" series, while also hyping up the upcoming "Legend of Zelda" movie.
![Gary Oldman in Slow Horses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vZ6Hs3xKX5d6XHnUssj9mb-320-80.jpg)
Love Slow Horses? Here’s the 10 best movies with Gary Oldman
By Ryan Epps published
It’s the perfect time to combat the wait for the explosive return of Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses season 4 with a host of awesome Oldman projects.
![Star Wars Skeleton Crew Jude Law](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VJ5oW7yREHdNEqxqjdDk8V-320-80.jpg)
Star Wars in 2024 — what to watch and play this year
By Ryan Epps published
The Force may not be as strong with 2024 as the new year brings very little in the way of hype for Star Wars fans.
![LG C2 OLED TV streaming](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eEKbevqVwjrE3YZxdKgA6k-320-80.jpg)
LG OLED TVs are getting this great free update in 2024 — here’s the full list
By Ryan Epps published
In accordance with its 2024 goals of pushing the bounds of software, LG is updating several older OLED models to include webOS upgrades like streamlined UI and more.
![3M solar charged headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YqP8qrShKTDNGigWobQncF-320-80.jpg)
This outdoor protective headset harvests indoor and outdoor light to charge itself
By Ryan Epps published
Leveraging a patented solar cell technology, 3M’s protective communications headset is sure to push over-ear audio solutions to the next level.
![LG DukeBox](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PaqgknPdxVhBv6RnkNvHBJ-320-80.jpg)
LG unveils retro-futuristic sound system for CES 2024 that combines vacuum tubes with transparent OLED display
By Ryan Epps published
The DukeBox by LG Labs combines the classic feel of vacuum tubes with a sleek and modern OLED display.
![Epson epiqvision projector](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xDhCquSBnJQNpYiozY7o3e-320-80.jpg)
Here's how I plan on upgrading my home theater in 2024
By Ryan Epps last updated
My New Year's resolution: make my living room a fully fledged movie theater experience.
![The OXS Thunder Lite from Amazon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Ey8M3qj8jtp9wjHBCuQLn-320-80.jpg)
This is my favorite soundbar of 2023 — and it’s a beast for gaming
By Ryan Epps published
With its 5 total I/O inputs and a crisp, punchy sound delivered via its virtual surround sound feature, the OXS Thunder Lite made me ditch every other soundbar this year.
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