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John R. Quain
John R. Quain

John R. Quain has been reviewing and testing video and audio equipment for more than 20 years. For Tom's Guide, he has reviewed televisions, HDTV antennas, electric bikes, electric cars, as well as other outdoor equipment. He is currently a contributor to The New York Times and the CBS News television program.

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Raven Connected Car System Review: Making Older Cars Smart

By John R. Quain

The most comprehensive device for connecting older cars (post-2008), the Raven includes everything from a dashcam to a remote security and monitoring system — for a price.

What Is HLG HDR?

By John R. Quain

You've probably heard of HDR, but are you familiar with HLG? Here's what you need to know about the latest addition to the HDR standard and what it means for broadcast TV.

What Is Dolby Vision? (And How to Get It)

By John R. Quain

Curious about what Dolby Vision is and what it does? Wondering how Dolby Vision differs from other HDR formats, or just want to know where to get shows and movies that are Dolby Vision compatible? Get the scoop on the leading version of HDR.

Connected Cars: A Guide to New Vehicle Technology

By John R. Quain

Buying a connected car doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s a guide to the cutting edge technology and safety features available in today’s internet-connected vehicles.

ClearStream View Wall-Frame HDTV Antenna Review: Nearly Picture Perfect

By John R. Quain

By building the antenna into a large picture frame, Antenna Direct's ClearStream View is a unique solution to the visually challenging problem of how to hide an indoor antenna.

Inside Byton's Electric SUV Concept: Meet the Car of Tomorrow

By John R. Quain

The Byton electric concept SUV combines a 49-inch dash display with a wealth of sensors, facial recognition and gesture control to make one heck of a ride.

Winegard Elite 7550 Outdoor HDTV Antenna Review: A Top-Notch Antenna Even in Cities

By John R. Quain

Outdoor antennas are more expensive and more difficult to install than indoor models, but the Winegard Elite demonstrates how a pricier outdoor version can pay dividends delivering more stations, even in a signal-crowded metropolitan area.

ClearStream Flex Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Review: Amped-Up Reception

By John R. Quain

An amplified indoor antenna that turned in admirable results in our tests, the ClearStream Flex is definitely a contender for those who need an extra boost to pull in stations.

Mohu Leaf Glide HDTV Antenna Review: Flat Design, Flat Performance

By John R. Quain

A large, flat TV antenna with a respected pedigree, the Mohu Leaf Glide failed to perform as expected. There are better Mohu models to be had, such as the nonamplified ReLeaf and the amplified Curve.

2018 Cadillac CT6 Review: A True Autonomous Car Hits the Highway

By John R. Quain

Thanks to Super Cruise technology, the self-driving Cadillac CT6 boasts the most accurate system yet for taking your hands off the wheel.

Insignia Roku TV 4K Ultra HD 55-Inch (NS-55DR620NA18) Review: Inexpensive 4K TV

By John R. Quain

As a 55-inch 4K TV for under $500, the Insignia Roku TV is a big-screened bargain. You’ll miss out on the picture quality, HDR support and premium sound of more expensive models, but it offers the best performance and features for the price.

4 Reasons You Should Buy a 4K TV

By John R. Quain

Thanks to falling prices and other factors, shoppers don’t have to sit on the ultra-HD sidelines anymore.

Apple CarPlay FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

By John R. Quain

Learn about CarPlay's features, which automakers support it, how it works and more in this guide to Apple's platform.

TCL Roku TV 55P607 Review: Expanded Color Gives This TV an Edge

By John R. Quain

At such a reasonable price, it's difficult to turn down TCL's 55-inch 4K set, which boasts HDR support and the popular Roku smart-TV interface.

Vizio D-Series D65-E0 TV Review: Big-Screen Value

By John R. Quain

The Vizio D-Series D65-E0 offers no-nonsense Ultra HD LCD performance in a big 65-inch size for less than $900.

Samsung Q7F QLED TV Review: No OLED Killer, But Great Picture and Cheaper

By John R. Quain

Looking for a state-of-the-art picture but can't afford an OLED TV? Samsung's quantum-dot-based LCD set is your best choice.

LG E7 OLED (OLED65E7P) Review: Improving on Near Perfection

By John R. Quain

Offering a strikingly sharp, attention-getting picture, the LG E7 is a fantastic OLED TV that backs up its good looks with robust audio.

Sony Bravia OLED XBR-65A1E Review: Brilliant from Any Angle

By John R. Quain

The Sony Bravia XBR-65A1E delivers amazing picture quality in a price-is-no-object OLED TV, along with impressive sound that emanates from the glass itself.

Forget Flying Cars: I Just Flew a $2 Million Personal Jet

By John R. Quain

The Cirrus Vision Jet is a luxurious aircraft that’s remarkably easy to fly and stuffed with awesome tech amenities.

Westinghouse Amazon Fire TV Review: Alexa Smarts, So-So Picture

By John R. Quain

The 43-inch Amazon Fire TV Edition is tempting, but the picture quality from this set doesn't measure up to the advanced, Alexa-centric interface.

1Plus Model P010 Indoor HDTV Antenna Review: The Best Budget Antenna

By John R. Quain

This HDTV antenna costs less than $15 and still pulls in a respectable number of channels.

How to Connect a Phone, Tablet, Mac or PC to Your TV

By John R. Quain

In this guide, we tell you which cables or adapters you'll need to connect an iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Android device or PC to your TV.

Terk Amplified Multi-Directional HDTV Antenna (OMNITWR) Review: More Form Than Function

By John R. Quain

There are more-sensitive antennas, but Turk's amplified Multi-Directional model is good at rejecting weaker signals, and it boasts a unique, tabletop design.

2017 BMW 5 Series Review: Precision Meets High-Tech Street Smarts

By John R. Quain

The 5 Series offers all the advances that other luxury carmakers crow about, plus better handling and responsiveness when you want to be the one in control.

1byone Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna: Capable and Inexpensive

By John R. Quain

The 1byone is a well-packaged antenna with good instructions for cord cutters, but the build quality could be better.