
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

The best Roku TVs in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps 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.

Surprise! Hisense’s brand new Mini-LED TV is already down by $450 on Amazon
By Ryan Epps published
Upgrade your home entertainment setup with this brand new

7 tips and tricks to make your Fire TV even better
By Ryan Epps published
So you just got a Fire TV and want to make it even better? Follow these steps to get the best performance and settings from the TV or streaming device.

Forget OLED TVs — I tested this laser projector that beams a 150-inch image in beautiful HDR
By Ryan Epps published
I love TVs but this triple laser projector from Hisense slated for debut later this year is the display I'm most excited for.

Samsung QN990F vs Samsung QN900D: Which 8K QLED TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
With the Samsung QN990F Neo QLED TV launching, we wanted to know how this 8K TV compares to its predecessor. Our QN990F vs QN900D face-off finds out.

I just tested this cheap LG QNED TV — and it's miles behind Hisense and TCL
By Ryan Epps published
The LG QNED80T is the most affordable QNED TV in LG’s 2024 lineup, and unfortunately, its edge-lighting limitations hold it back in the face of tough competition.

Nebula just launched a new outdoor 3,500-lumen projector — and it’s totally liquid cooled
By Ryan Epps published
Nebula is gearing up to launch one of the best projectors that leverages liquid cooling to beam cinematic-quality images on your patio, outside deck, or backyard.

Best Roku devices 2025
By Ryan Epps last updated
Here are the five best Roku devices for your entertainment center, recommended based on functionality and price.

Best streaming devices in 2025
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best streaming devices give you instant access to Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, and more with a multitude of alternative features.

No way! Get this 2025 Hisense Mini-LED TV for $400 off at Amazon
By Ryan Epps published
Hisense's new 2025 Mini-LED TV is one of our favorite TVs of the year and it's already on sale at Amazon.

This Blu-ray rival could save 8K TVs from oblivion
By Ryan Epps published
One of the best 4K Blu-ray replacements has joined the 8K association, which could herald a new era of 8K content.

I wasn't a huge fan of Rainbow Six Siege until I played its new mode — and now I'm hooked
By Ryan Epps published
Rainbow Six Siege always kept me at bay due to its complicated gameplay, but the new updates are set to give it the spark it needs.

Surprise! Samsung's The Frame QLED TV is $700 off at Best Buy right now
By Ryan Epps published
Bring the museum home with this incredible deal on one of our favorite QLED TVs.

7 tips and tricks to make your Samsung TV even better
By Ryan Epps last updated
Samsung's built-in interface, Tizen, is incredibly complex but here we break down on the ways you can make it work better for your entertainment setup.

7 tips and tricks to make your LG TV even better
By Ryan Epps published
Improve the webOS experience on your LG TV with these tips and tricks to streamline the interface and optimize performance.

HDMI 2.1 vs HDMI 2.2: Biggest differences explained and when you should upgrade
By Ryan Epps published
With the arrival of HDMI 2.2, many might be curious how much of an upgrade it offers and if it's even worth getting a new set of cables over HDMI 2.1.

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.

Google TV Streamer gets its first discount — here's how much you can save
By Ryan Epps published
Get yourself one serious streaming device with the Google TV Streamer that's slashed just in time for the summer.

LG TVs are about to show ads based on your emotions — here's how
By Ryan Epps published
Ads on LG TVs are set to get even more invasive as soon they could become tailored to your psyche.

3D TVs could be about to make a big comeback — here's how
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung's bold new Odyssey 3D could be the big ticket to usher in 3D TVs in the future.

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED-LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested in 2025.

Best 50-inch TVs in 2025: tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.

This must be a typo! Save $700 on this 85-inch Samsung QLED at Best Buy
By Ryan Epps published
It's the perfect time to get yourself a big-screen TV built on Samsung's incredible Tizen OS with game streaming and HDR10+ support.
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