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
Sonos Prime Day deals live now — my 9 favorite discounts on speakers, soundbars and more
By Ryan Epps last updated
It isn't often that Sonos marks down its premium audio products so you'll have to act fast if you want to grab a great deal on these spectacular speakers.
7 LG OLED TVs slashed by up to 45% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day
By Ryan Epps published
Prime Day hasn't officially begun, but you can find plenty of LG OLED deals, with several steep discounts on 2024 TVs and beyond.
Panasonic W95A vs Hisense U8N: which Mini-LED TV is right for you
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic's cheapest new model goes toe to toe with Hisense's big breadwinner of the year in this TV face off.
I test TVs for a living and this is the one I'd buy for the PS5 Pro
By Ryan Epps published
If you were lucky enough to nab the PS5 Pro then the Panasonic Z95A OLED TV is the display I’d get to experience all that enhanced next-gen gaming goodness.
The best TVs under $500 in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
Tight on cash? Here are the best TVs around for $500, $400 and even under $300 that offer great 4K performance.
This new 55-inch OLED TV is $799 — how is this possible?
By Ryan Epps published
The new design comes out of Sansui and uses a 120Hz refresh rate even in the face of a cheaper price point.
Hisense launches massive 110-inch Mini-LED TV in time for NBA season — meet the Championship Edition
By Ryan Epps published
Hisense’s newest Mini-LED display, a 110-inch beast built for the 2024 NBA season, offers 40,000 local dimming zones and up to 10,000 nits of peak brightness.
Surprise! Save $300 on the Cyberpunk-like Dyson Zone headphones before they're gone
By Ryan Epps published
The Dyson Zone is an interesting concept made all the more appealing thanks to a hefty 43% discount.
Sony revives LinkBuds series with a focus on style and fit — can they beat Bose?
By Ryan Epps published
Sony’s refreshed LinkBuds lineup adds fuel to its audio brand with style points and personalization on a well-optimized sound quality.
‘Uzumaki’ is the best anime of the year — and it arrives just in time for spooky season
By Ryan Epps published
Although not the first time adapted into an anime, “Uzumaki” comes to life via Adult Swim with fantastic grotesquery and the horror is so palatable it’s hard to look away.
Samsung wants to be the TV for gamers — so it's making games made for TVs
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is making its own games for TVs, like the Six, as it aims to be at the forefront of a new era in the industry.
Google TV is now winning the TV race — and it has blown past Roku
By Ryan Epps published
Google TV and Android TV are fast becoming the major TV interface despite some tough competition from the likes of Samsung’s Tizen, Roku, and LG's webOS.
TCL QM8 (2024) vs LG C4 OLED: Can QD-Mini-LED beat OLED TVs?
By Ryan Epps last updated
TCL aims to take on OLED with its QD-Mini-LED technology, but can the QM8 stand tall against LG's C4 OLED?
I just reviewed the Panasonic Z95A OLED TV and I’m blown away
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic has returned to the US in style, delivering an OLED with superior sound quality, ample reflection mitigation, and incredible performance.
Roku Ultra (2024) just announced with 30% faster performance — watch out, Google TV Streamer
By Ryan Epps published
Roku is bringing the Ultra back with a 30% boost in performance and software updates galore.
I just tried Nothing’s new open-ear earbuds — and boy do they look funky
By Ryan Epps published
Nothing’s got a new pair of earbuds that leverages one of its largest custom drivers yet built on eight hours of battery life and all the features you’d expect from a Nothing Ear product.
Panasonic Z95A vs Samsung S95D: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
In the race for OLED supremacy, Samsung's and Panasonic's flagship OLEDs bring out the fisticuffs for TV dominance.
Alienware takes on SteelSeries with new Pro Wireless Headset that uses hybrid ANC
By Ryan Epps published
Alienware is set to launch a new stylish wireless pro gaming headset built with hybrid ANC, two-mic noise cancellation, and hybrid ANC for gaming pros and casuals alike.
The best 8K TVs in 2024: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Nick Pino 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.
I upgraded my home cinema with this Bose soundbar — and it changes everything
By Ryan Epps published
The Bose Smart Ultra and Module 500s have turned my living space into an IMAX theater and I may never need to upgrade again.
Hisense's new 75-inch Mini-LED TV is breaking all kinds of test records — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
Hisense is known for its bright TVs, but the U9N breaks all the barriers and might well be the best Mini-LED TV spec-wise on the market.
‘Black Mirror’ season 7 is official with stacked cast — and USS Callister is back
By Ryan Epps published
Off the back of a well-loved sixth season, Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’ is back to inject even more fear into the worlds of ever-evolving technology and it’s employing quite the cast.
Bose takes on AirPods 4 with new QuietComfort buds — $179 with ANC and VoiceID
By Ryan Epps published
Bose is launching a new pair of headphones geared toward budget buyers that bring active noise canceling and VoiceID for superiority over rivals like Apple and Sony.
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