Nick Pino heads up the TV and AV verticals at Tom's Guide and covers everything from OLED TVs to the latest wireless headphones. He's a Level 1 Certified THX Home Theater Professional, and has attended classes on TV and audio calibration. On Tom's Guide, he looks after some of the site's important buying guides like the best TVs, best OLED TVs, best 4K TVs, so most of his day is spent watching and evaluating new screens from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio. (And yes, he knows how lucky he is to say that.) He was formerly the Senior Editor, TV and AV at TechRadar (Tom's Guide's sister site) and has previously written for GamesRadar, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade. He got his start on Best Buy's official video game magazine, @GAMER, for whom he attended his first E3 in 2013. He's served as a judge for CES' prestigious Innovation Awards and has attended the tech conference in Las Vegas since 2014. He has a computer science degree from the University at Buffalo and still resides in the Buffalo area. (Go Bills!) Not sure which TV you should buy? Drop him an email or tweet him on Twitter and he can help you out.
Latest articles by Nick Pino

AirPods Ultra: Everything we know so far about Apple's camera earbuds
By Nick Pino Last updated
2026 is the 10th anniversary of the original Apple AirPods — and that could mean a special surprise for Apple's true wireless earbuds line.

Not a typo! One of the best OLED TVs from 2026 just hit its lowest-ever price at Best Buy thanks to a $1,200 discount
By Nick Pino Published
$1,200 off the LG C6 makes this the lowest price we've seen this year on the five-star, award-winning OLED TV.

Sonos is ready to steal back the soundbar crown with the new Beam Ultra
By Nick Pino Published
Time to upgrade your soundbar? The all-new Sonos Beam Ultra delivers 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound for under $700.

Before you buy your next pair of speakers, make sure you know this one essential difference
By Nick Pino Published
Not sure whether you should buy passive or active speakers? We can help break down the differences.

What to expect at IFA 2026: AI everywhere, robots, laptops evolved, smarter homes and more
By Anthony Spadafora Published
The next big consumer tech innovations land next week at IFA 2026, and Tom’s Guide will be on the ground in Berlin to cover every major reveal.

OLED TVs still have a burn-in problem — but only if you do something really dumb with them
By Nick Pino Published
A new torture test proves that burn-in is still an issue on new OLED TVs… but only if you watch thousands of hours of the same channel for over a year straight.

Tom's Guide TV & Audio Awards 2026: 25 new products that take your home theater to the next level
By Nick Pino Last updated
We’ve put together a list of 25 award-winning products that deserve a spot in your home theater or listening room.

Tom's Guide TV Satisfaction Survey: Tell us what you love (and hate) about your TV
By Nick Pino Published
Take our Tom's Guide TV Satisfaction Survey and tell us what you like about the TV you own and what you really don't like.

Vizio TV Report Card 2026: 'Vizio is still finding its footing post-Walmart acquisition'
By Nick Pino Published
We're handing our report cards for every major TV brand on the price, performance and software of its TVs. Here's how Vizio scored.

13 years ago today, this $35 gadget changed the way we stream forever
By Nick Pino Published
While it hasn’t lived on in its original form, Chromecast has left a legacy — and a technology platform — that continues to thrive on modern smart TVs.

Samsung's 40,000-nit micro-OLED is real — and it's coming to these gadgets first
By Nick Pino Published
Samsung Display has just unveiled a 40,000-nit micro-OLED display, however it’s only 1.3 inches across and will likely land in future mixed-reality headsets first.

Best Prime Day TV deals LIVE day 3 — My favorite OLED, Mini-LED and QLED discounts
By Nick Pino, Michael Desjardin Last updated
Amazon Prime Day TV deals are here to beat the Black Friday rush — here's how to save big on QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TVs.

These 5 gaming TVs are perfect for GTA 6 — and they're on sale for Prime Day
By Nick Pino Published
GTA 6 is coming and Prime Day is the perfect time to ensure you have the right TV to make the biggest game release of the year truly shine.

I test TVs for a living — these are the Prime Day TV deals I'd actually buy from $159
By Nick Pino Published
Today, I'm all about the big discounts. Here are the 3 cheapest — and 3 priciest — TVs you can find at a big discount on Prime Day.

I tested LG’s first FlexConnect soundbar for 3 months — this could be the future of surround sound
By Nick Pino Published
The LG Sound Suite H7 is the start of something big, but because it lacks a wireless subwoofer or rear speakers inside the box, it’s a tougher sell.

This Fender Bluetooth speaker doubles as an amp for your guitar — and it’s just $300
By Nick Pino Published
This new Bluetooth speaker from Fender allows you to take your music — and guitars — anywhere and everywhere you want to go.

We just lab tested the LG B6 OLED — here's how it stacks up to the LG C6
By Nick Pino Published
According to our recently conducted test results, the LG B6 is better than the C6 in one key area.

Introducing the Tom’s Guide TV & Audio Awards 2026: Here's how to enter
By Nick Pino Published
Nominations are now open for the Tom’s Guide TV and Audio Awards 2026. Here’s everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees, and key deadlines.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar hands-on review: Finally, a real Sonos Arc Ultra rival
By Nick Pino Published
This new premium soundbar has a lot going for it

‘I just tossed a 43" TCL Roku that just would not come back on after updates’ — Readers respond to TCL-Roku class-action lawsuit over 'bricked' TVs
By Nick Pino Published
A new class action lawsuit accuses Roku and TCL of degrading performance with "defective" software updates.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2026: QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
By Nick Pino Last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.

The best Roku TVs in 2026: expert tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino Last updated
Roku TVs are a dying breed, but they're not gone yet. Here are the best TVs you can buy with the built-in Roku smart platform.

LG’s crazy-thin Wallpaper OLED TV now has a price — $5,500 is actually not that bad
By Nick Pino Published
It’s downright almost affordable by premium OLED standards
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