
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

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.

8 4K Blu-rays to pick up in Amazon’s two for half-off deal — here are the ones I’m buying
By Ryan Epps published
Get these Blu-ray DVDs in a rare two-for-half-off sale on Amazon and add to your collection before it's too late.

Surprise! This 65-inch TCL Mini-LED TV just crashed to under $1,000 on Amazon
By Ryan Epps published
Save yourself a buck on your next big TV upgrade with the TCL QM7K, a brand new Mini-LED TV that’s now just under $1,000.

Roku's next wave of TVs start at just $130 — here’s where to buy them
By Ryan Epps published
You can now buy one of Roku's newest TVs, including the Mini-LED Roku Pro Series and Roku Plus.

Apple tvOS 26 is a huge letdown — here’s why
By Ryan Epps published
In the face of major upgrades for its slew of devices, Apple’s tvOS 26 update leaves a lot to be desired.

I just tested the Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV and it’s a brightness star
By Ryan Epps published
With insane brightness, great color and a bombastic sound system, the Hisense U8QG might be the Mini-LED TV to beat this year.

Apple debuts new tvOS 26 at WWDC — here’s what’s new
By Ryan Epps published
Apple has finally debuted the new look of its tvOS at WWDC and it’s coming to a wide variety of devices.

JBL’s newest soundbar and speaker combo is one serious upgrade — but it will run you $1,199
By Ryan Epps published
The JBL Bar 1000 MK2 is a 7.1.4-channel system that combines Dolby Atmos, a 10-inch wireless subwoofer, and detachable rear speakers for a serious audio upgrade.

7 Nintendo Switch 2 display settings to change right now for the best picture performance
By Ryan Epps published
Make these tweaks to your Nintendo Switch 2 to get the most out of the new hardware while it's docked.

Best TVs for gaming in 2025: TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Ryan Epps last updated
These are the best TVs for gaming you can buy, whether you play on a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or last-gen console.

Your PS5 games are about to look a whole lot smoother thanks to this new update — here's what it does
By Ryan Epps published
Sony has finally fixed the stuttering problems plaguing VRR on its PS5 and PS5 Pro systems, giving them that buttery-smooth picture performance.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

Hisense’s new M2 Pro projector is a 4K portable dream — and it can easily display a 200-inch picture
By Ryan Epps published
This portable 4K projector brings the summer vibes with a 200-inch screen size and incredible color accuracy, all built on Hisense's AI upscaler.

Nothing’s first pair of real headphones are coming soon — here’s what we know so far
By Ryan Epps published
Aptly called the Headphone (1), Nothing’s first real pair of over-ear headphones is set to debut on July 1st, right alongside its new mobile device.

I test TVs for a living and the Switch 2 is a huge letdown when it comes to specs — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
The Switch 2 is here and it heralds some incredible performance gains, but there are some missing features that have me concerned.

Save big on these Best Buy TV deals starting from $1,500 off — dad will love these
By Ryan Epps published
There's some incredible deals on TVs scattered across Best Buy, with some netting you as much as $1,500 in savings.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025: 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.

Best Samsung TVs in 2025 from budget 4K QLED TVs to premium 8K TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
From high-end to budget-friendly, these are the best Samsung QLED 4K smart TVs we've reviewed.

Apple TV 4K is still the best streaming box when it comes to privacy
By Ryan Epps published
While most TV brands are leveraging your watch history to bolster their own ad revenue, Apple stays committed to privacy with no ACR on its TV 4K device.

Anker’s new Bluetooth speaker takes rugged design to a new level — and it's perfect for your next pool party
By Ryan Epps published
Anker’s Soundcore Boom 3i is a breath of fresh air for Bluetooth speakers, utilizing a rugged design that’s equally matched with incredible audio and emergency features.

I've completed 100 runs in Elden Ring Nightreign — here's what I've learned after 80 hours
By Ryan Epps published
Nightreign may take things in a different direction from what Elden Ring players are used to, but here are a few tips from a Souls veteran after over 80 hours of playing.

I test streaming devices for a living and I can’t wait to see a new Apple TV 4K — here’s why
By Ryan Epps published
After three years of no refresh, the Apple TV 4K streaming box is showing its age.

TV backlights take your movies and shows to the next level — here's my top picks
By Ryan Epps published
If you’re hunting for an accent light for your TV and aren’t sure where exactly to start, I’ve got some picks for you and a helpful guide on finding the one that fits your home setup.
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