Christian de Looper is a freelance writer who has covered every facet of consumer tech, including mobile, audio, home theater, computing, gaming, and even car tech. At Tom’s Guide, Christian covers TV and home theater tech, and has reviewed dozens of TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers, including those from the likes of Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and Vizio. Christian has also covered numerous industry events, from CES to F8, and is an expert at writing reviews, buying guides, and news. Outside of Tom’s Guide, Christian’s byline can be seen at TechRadar, Forbes, Digital Trends, Business Insider, and more. Follow Christian on Twitter to keep up with all his tech coverage.
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Your TV's Game Mode is designed to help improve its performance when playing on your PS5, Xbox, or other console. Here's how it works, and when you should use it.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Wyze Cam Pan v4 offers 4K recording and smart features in a well-priced camera. Does it cut any corners to hit the low price point?

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RecommendedThe Desloc D110 Plus has a tiny screen, a fingerprint sensor, and Wi-Fi connectivity, all at a relatively low price.

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If Samsung does finally show off a Micro-LED TV that’s available in a reasonable size, it could pave the way for the end of OLED. But how quickly could that really happen?

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RecommendedThe TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit is a great combo of a high-quality camera with a solar panel for continuous power – but it faces very tough competition.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro can be slightly confusing – but it’s also perhaps the most versatile smart security camera out there, thanks to the fact that it doubles as a smart hub.

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Apple quietly revealed how it plans to improve audio immersion — and it all hinges on a new format called ASAF.

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RecommendedThe Yale Smart Lock with Matter will look great on any door, plus it works with any smart home with Matter over Thread support.

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This smart switch has lot of requirements – but worth jumping through hoops for.

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The C220 offers a clear 2K image and a useful app without any monthly fees.

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The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max combines a lock, doorbell, and security camera in one, plus it has a display on the inside and palm scanner. Does it do too much?

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RecommendedThe U-tec Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter supports a wide range of smart homes and has a fast fingerprint sensor – but so do others.

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Want to watch sports in the highest resolution? Here's how you can get as close to 4K as possible.

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How do you dial in you listening or cinema experience with speaker placement in a small room? Here's what you need to do.

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When should you buy an external streaming box instead of just relying on your TV’s own software?

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As quickly as they've come, QD-OLED and OLED TVs might soon be replaced with newer, higher-brightness display technologies.

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We've found the best iPad games across a number of different categories that feature eye-catching graphics and great touchscreen controls.

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RecommendedThe Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum and mop is very capable, but it’s also very expensive.

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Is a design-first TV for nit-nerds even possible?

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Samsung just unveiled a new spatial audio format. Can it compete with Dolby Atmos? Here's what you need to know.

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Mini-LED TVs are evolving. Here's everything you need to know about Hisense's new TriChroma LED technology, new for 2025.

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2024 was a seismic year for TVs. What will 2025 bring?

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The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD gets an Alexa-based boost, but does that do enough to warrant the price cut for a lower-resolution streaming experience?
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