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

One of the best OLED TV makers could be about to abandon the US
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic TVs might soon be leaving the US again as sales stagnate and I’m none too pleased about it.

No way! Amazon just slashed $800 off this 65-inch Sony Mini-LED TV
By Ryan Epps published
Sony's sleek and simple Bravia 7 from last year stuns with an $800 slashing on Amazon right now.

LG C5 OLED vs C4 OLED: What's the difference?
By Ryan Epps published
Opting to get LG's new C Series OLED in 2025? Read this first.

LG TVs just got a colorful update with the arrival of the Philips Hue Sync app
By Ryan Epps published
The Hue Sync app has arrived on LG TVs and it's set to make colorful immersion all the more streamlined.

Elden Ring Nightreign could be this year’s best multiplayer game — but I’m still not sold
By Ryan Epps published
I enjoyed my time in the world of Elden Ring Nightreign’s Limveld... until it got old.

Not a typo! This JBL sound system is 52% off right now on Amazon
By Ryan Epps published
If you're in need of a home audio upgrade, this JBL Bar 9.1 deal is an offer you can't miss.

What to buy when you want to wall-mount a TV — DIY shopping guide
By Ryan Epps published
Don't go into any DIY TV wall mounting project without a plan in mind and the tools required to make it happen without a hitch.

Whatever happened to 8K TVs?
By Ryan Epps last updated
8K TVs are a dying breed and I'm here to find out what exactly happened and how might they see a course correction.

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED-LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested in 2025.

A new feature is cropping up on several new smart TVs — and you’ll want to turn it off immediately
By Ryan Epps published
Your TV might be snooping on you and collecting data on what you watch, so make sure to find and disable ACR right away.

This TV maker is returning to the North American market — but not in the way you might think
By Ryan Epps published
Don't get it twisted, Skyworth is leveraging the Philips brand name to tackle the US market in stride.

The top new gaming TVs will have this one spec — here's what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
Gaming TVs are in for a major update as a new HDMI 2.2 spec nears its official debut, and gamers are in for some serious performance boosts.

Best TCL TVs in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.

I ditched my Legion Go to game on the iPhone 16 Pro Max — here's what happened
By Ryan Epps published
On my last trip, I decided to leave my Lenovo Legion Go at home in favor of the iPhone 16 Pro Max for my on-the-go gaming and this is how it went.

Sony's 2025 TVs need to fix this one thing before I can recommend them
By Ryan Epps published
Sony TVs are often some of the worst when it comes to input latency and it’s not just an important spec for gaming.

This OLED TV is the most stunning of 2025 — and LG and Samsung should copy it
By Ryan Epps published
There's something missing from 2025 TVs, and I think Philips has its finger on the pulse of what might make them stand out.

The best 8K TVs in 2025: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best 8K TVs push four times the amount of pixels as 4K TVs and come well-stocked with HDMI 2.1 ports for the latest and greatest gaming consoles.

Forget Dolby Atmos — LG TVs and Google TVs are getting a direct rival
By Ryan Epps published
Dolby Atmos is in for a reckoning as Samsung and Google’s Eclipsa Audio kicks off its integration with various alternative devices running on Android and LG TVs.

PlayStation State of Play live updates — Metal Gear Solid Delta, MindsEye, and more announced
By Scott Younker last updated
PlayStation is holding its next State of Play today starting where a number of big announcements including a new God of War are expected.

Epic wireless headphones sale on Amazon — 7 deals I recommend from $148
By Ryan Epps published
I found the best wireless headphones deals to buy ahead of the big President's Day weekend.

Sennheiser's HD 505 headphones offer audiophile-grade open-back audio for under $300
By Ryan Epps published
Sennheiser is introducing a new member of its open-back headphone lineup with the new $279 HD 505.

Best Bluetooth TV adapters 2025
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best Bluetooth TV adapters let you connect wireless headphones and speakers to any TV.

I turned my living room into a movie theater — here's how
By Ryan Epps published
What does it take to turn your living room into a movie theater? I took it upon myself to find out.
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