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
I replaced my PC monitor with the LG C4 OLED — and I’m never going back
By Ryan Epps published
The LG C4 OLED is marked as being one of the top TVs of the year, but can it serve double duty as a gaming and PC monitor as well?
I put Sonos’s entry-level speakers to the test — are they the ultimate budget audio setup?
By Ryan Epps published
If you're looking for an upgrade to your Sonos soundbar, can the entry-level Sonos Era 100 speakers meet most users' needs?
ATSC 3.0 Tuners — do you really need one on your 2024 TV?
By Ryan Epps last updated
ATSC 3.0 Tuners make or break most TVs, allotting access to NextGen TV broadcasting, but is the service and feature really all that necessary?
The Sonos app is a mess right now — here's what happened
By Ryan Epps published
Sonos CEO talks app redesign and future roadmap on amending the issues surrounding the platform and his company on the whole.
Forget Mini-LED TVs — this new laser projector is obscenely bright and beams a 300-inch picture
By Ryan Epps published
Epson’s new projectors are some serious gaming solutions and offer as prime substitutes for the overly expensive Micro-LED TVs.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Pixel Buds Pro: biggest upgrades
By Ryan Epps last updated
Google is bringing the Pixel Buds Pro back in style but they aren’t just smaller and lighter, as the Buds Pro 2 got a ton of awesome upgrades and AI integrations.
Meet the Strato V — a $4,000 4K video player that boasts lossless audio
By Ryan Epps published
Kaleidescape is bringing a whole new device to market and it’s claiming it can even beat Blu Ray Dolby Vision in quality in tandem with lossless audio.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 announced: Everything you need to know
By Dave LeClair last updated
Google's new ANC earbuds are powered by a new processor and will leverage AI.
LG C4 OLED vs C3 OLED: What's the difference?
By Nick Pino last updated
Should you wait to upgrade to the LG C4 OLED or simply snap up the LG C3 while it’s on sale? Here's what you need to know.
LG C4 OLED settings: Here's what to change if you just bought this new OLED TV
By Ryan Epps published
The LG C4 OLED might look gorgeous right out of box, but there are several settings you'll want to adjust before diving headlong into your next favorite show.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: Top-notch sound, iffy AI
By Ryan Epps published
An AI-infused soundscape that locks features away from non-Samsung device owners, making them a sound set of earbuds built solely for the Galaxy phone crowd.
Google TV Streamer will be the first device to feature Android 14 for TV
By Ryan Epps published
Google is skipping Android 13 and going straight to Android 14 with its Google TV Streamer, which will have a host of awesome upgrades.
Roku Pro Series review — great performance on a budget
By Ryan Epps published
There’s a lot to love about Roku’s newest TV design, with its budget price being one of its biggest draws, but its newly added Mini-LED backlighting is the true standout feature here.
Google TV Streamer vs Google Chromecast — all the biggest upgrades explained
By Ryan Epps published
The Chromecast is gone and in its place is the Google TV Streamer, but what sort of upgrades does this new device offer?
TCL just unveiled a secret weapon to take on Samsung’s The Frame TV
By Ryan Epps last updated
TCL is set to make its next several TVs that much more awesome with a partnership with Bang & Olufsen for superior audio at value scale.
Tech takedown: Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
By Ryan Epps published
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro or the Pixel Buds Pro, which actually serve as the true Pro purchase for those looking to snag a new pair of earbuds?
The best HDMI 2.1 TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
On one of the best TVs with HDMI 2.1 connectivity, Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC gaming is pushed to its fps limits.
Sony beats LG and Samsung for ‘King of OLED’ in 2024 TV Shootout
By Ryan Epps published
Sony yet again takes home the title ‘King of OLED’ and is also being named ‘King of LCD’ following the six-competition-led 2024 TV Shootout.
LG C3 OLED vs B4 OLED: Which TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
Can last year's value OLED TV in the LG C3 take on its newest budget option in the 2024 LG B4 OLED?
15 new shows and movies to watch in August 2024 on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our guide on what to watch in August 2024 includes 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'Umbrella Academy,' 'Rings of Power'
I've found the perfect way to game while traveling — and it starts with this pair of XR glasses
By Ryan Epps published
I don’t travel much, but when I do I’m bringing my Lenovo Go and Legion Glasses with me for the perfect on-the-go gaming experience.
Surprise! Amazon is knocking $600 off one of our favorite 2024 OLED TVs
By Ryan Epps published
Get one of LG’s brand new OLED TVs in the LG G4 OLED, which we gave nearly a perfect score and praised its gaming chops.
'The Boy and the Heron' streaming date: When will it be available to watch?
By Ryan Epps last updated
Experience Studio Ghibli’s 24th film and Hayao Miyazaki’s supposed final entry, "The Boy and the Heron," on streaming come September 6.
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