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
Your Roku will stop working unless you agree to its new terms — what to know and how to get around it
By Ryan Epps published
Roku is rolling out new guidelines on its dispute policies, which is leaving users unable to use devices until they agree to the new terms.
Samsung 2024 OLED TVs could have a huge difference depending on model — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is set to release a variety of OLED TVs this year with differing panel technologies, and consumers won’t be able to choose.
This is the brightest projector I’ve ever tested — and it might be the best, too
By Ryan Epps published
At $3,500, Epson’s LS800 might well be one of the very best UST projector’s on the market thanks to its 4,000 lumens of brightness and killer gaming specs.
‘Blue Giant’ isn’t just for jazz fans — it’s the best anime film coming to streaming this year
By Ryan Epps published
As an avid jazz enjoyer and anime enthusiast, ‘Blue Giant’ was a raw escape into the world of blues in Japan and you don’t have to love the music to appreciate this animated experience.
Most exciting 2024 TVs — all the coolest LG, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL TVs this year
By Ryan Epps published
2024 is set to bring some truly amazing TV tech to our living spaces, but which among them are truly the most worthwhile?
LG G4 OLED vs LG G3 OLED: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
LG’s two G-model OLED TVs go out in a brawl of tech, price, and design to see which is the better premium display this year.
LG C4 OLED vs LG G4 OLED: Which TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps last updated
Should you get the more expensive LG G4 OLED or pick the more wallet-friendly C4 option this year?
LG TV 2024 lineup: All the new OLED and QNED TVs coming this year
By Ryan Epps last updated
LG has announced its 2024 TV lineup to include new models, like the Signature M4 OLED with powerful AI enhancements.
What to watch in March 2024: 17 new movies and shows coming to Netflix, Hulu and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our guide on what to watch in March 2024 include 'The Regime,' 'X-Men ‘97' and Taylor Swift
Google Chromecast free update finally makes it easy to use headphones — here’s how
By Ryan Epps published
With Fast Pair and audio switcher, Chromecast users can now use compatible headphones with ease thanks to this new free update.
Watch out, LG — Samsung now owns nearly a quarter of the OLED TV market
By Ryan Epps last updated
With its 2024 TVs on the near horizon, Samsung’s hold within the OLED ecosystem is further crystalized with 1M TV units sold in 2023 and a market share of 22.7%.
Your smart TV is about to become the center of your smart home - here's how
By Ryan Epps published
Do we even need smart hub devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo, when the mainframe of that smart home ecosystem is already sitting in our living rooms?
'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' DLC trailer showcases new Land of Shadow and bosses that will wreck you
By Ryan Epps published
‘Elden Ring’ fans are hollow no more as the ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ trailer invites them into a world engulfed in flames where Miquella awaits his promised lord.
Samsung 2024 TV lineup to include 360 audio headphones support
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is enhancing a number of its devices with new audio features, like headphone-based 360 Audio set to debut on its 2024 TV lineup.
Hisense U7K Mini-LED TV review: Amazing Google TV for under $800
By Ryan Epps published
The Hisense U7K is a remarkable display at a low price point, leveraging extensive gaming features and high brightness output.
Xbox announces its next console will be the ‘largest technical leap’ ever — and there’s new hardware coming this holiday
By Ryan Epps published
Xbox president Sarah Bond was keen to highlight the next potential Xbox console as being quite powerful and a new piece of hardware could launch this holiday season.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms four games are coming to ‘other platforms’
By Ryan Epps published
Xbox has announced it will bring as of yet 4 unannounced games to other consoles while in the same breadth hyping up its forthcoming next-gen hardware release.
Watch: Marvel’s 'X-Men 97' trailer is out for March 20 release date on Disney Plus
By Ryan Epps last updated
Marvel’s breakout ‘X-Men '97’ leaves fans in awe as the age-old animation style returns with Magneto potentially at the helm of the mutant team up.
Comcast announces 'high-fidelity' video and new DOCSIS 4.0 gateway with Wi-Fi 7 — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps last updated
Comcast asks what can it do in this new era by leveraging the convergence of AI, connected devices, and entertainment streaming.
Samsung Smart TVs set to lose even more Google features — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
Several Google apps are being pushed to the wayside on Samsung TVs as the display manufacturer cites a “change in Google’s policy.”
9 best anime shows and movies to watch on Valentine's Day
By Ryan Epps published
What better way to bask in the season of love alongside your partner than through the wonderful, heartfelt worlds of anime?
How to watch Super Bowl 2024 in 4K online
By Ryan Epps last updated
Watch the Super Bowl 2024 in 4K via streaming services including Fubo and YouTube TV.
TV sales are dragging — here’s what TCL and Hisense can do to fix it
By Ryan Epps published
2024 isn’t looking good for TV sales, but maybe Hisense and TCL have an the answer to the rut.
LG is giving these OLED TVs a major upgrade — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
LG’s webOS 23 beta will finally go live for users on 2022 LG OLED TVs, allowing customers to experience the new software ahead of its official debut on March 1.
Samsung Smart TVs finally gain access to a bunch of awesome anime TV shows — here’s how
By Ryan Epps last updated
After years of no anime, Samsung Smart TVs will finally have Crunchyroll for easy access to some of the best anime series, including “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “One Piece,” and “Chainsaw Man.”
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