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
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 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.
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.
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.
Your TV could one day replace your game console — but it won't happen in 2024
By Ryan Epps published
As cloud gaming becomes ever more advanced, the technology could prove to pave the road for a console-less gaming industry where titles are experienced primarily on TVs.
17 most anticipated new shows of 2024 on Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our picks for the most anticipated shows of 2024 include House of the Dragon, Yellowstone and Shogun
LG goes extreme with new 4K OLED gaming monitor with insane 480Hz refresh rate
By Ryan Epps published
LG has just unveiled its 2024 UltraGear gaming monitor lineup that features a 32-inch 4K OLED model that leverages both Pixel Sound and Dual-Hz, promising new levels of immersion.
AI for your ears — new LG soundbars can auto-calibrate Dolby Atmos based on your room’s acoustics
By Ryan Epps published
LG's 2024 soundbar lineup includes the 15-channel S95TR, SG10T and S70TY that all pack the new AI Room Calibration feature.
Marvel’s Multiverse Saga needs Dr. Doom in Kang’s shoes
By Ryan Epps published
Marvel has been faced with a tough choice following Jonathon Majors’ departure from the MCU, but maybe Dr. Doom could prove a better foil for our heroic protagonists?
AirPods Pro 3 tipped for 2025 with several big health feature upgrades
By Ryan Epps published
The next AirPods Pro might not be ready until 2025 as Apple readies it with some neat health-related advancements.
Beyond OLED — new microLED report sheds light on the next big display tech
By Ryan Epps published
MicroLED TVs are a hot topic in the world of display technology, but a new report claims that we're still years away from having one in our own homes.
Forget 4K TVs — this 150-inch laser projector is my favorite gadget of 2023
By Ryan Epps published
Although 4K OLEDs and 8K QLEDs might be hard to beat, my Formovie Theater still remains my gaming and movie go-to every time.
Nintendo Switch 2 may not be able to play GTA 6 — here’s why
By Ryan Epps published
Next-gen Vice City may well be too much for the Switch 2 to handle, but a port of more recent GTA releases might still be possible.
Hisense just announced a 110-inch mini-LED TV with an insane 10,000-nit brightness
By Ryan Epps last updated
With its 10,000 nits of brightness and 110-inch of screen real estate, the Hisense 110UX won’t be hard to miss at CES 2024.
Samsung unveils 32-inch QD-OLED monitor with 360Hz refresh rate — this could be a game changer
By Ryan Epps last updated
Samsung is gearing up for an exciting year of gaming monitors this 2024 with a QD-OLED lineup starting with its 27-inch and 31.5-inch models.
Google TV just got 14 new free TV channels — what you can watch now
By Ryan Epps published
Google has updated its Google TV OS platform with several enhancements, like increased storage, optimized speed, and live TV updates.
Samsung TV sales reportedly slowing as these two brands surge
By Ryan Epps published
A new market analysis suggests that Hisense and TCL TVs are gaining in popularity over major rivals, like Samsung and Sony — here's what it means for you.
3 reasons to buy a 1080p projector over a traditional TV
By Ryan Epps published
The Xming Page One jams tons of features into a projector the size of a toaster.
Apple tvOS 17.2 just dropped iTunes Movies and TV Shows for good
By Ryan Epps published
The standalone iTunes TV Shows and Movies applications are soon to be a thing of the past as the firm moves away from outdated platforms with more modern Apple TV app.
New OLED breakthrough could mean cheaper, eco-friendly TVs
By Ryan Epps last updated
A newly-devised chemical complex could make OLEDs more eco-friendly and cheaper to make thanks to bypassing highly expensive rare earth materials.
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