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
Roku Streaming Stick 4K vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which streaming device should you buy?
By Henry T. Casey last updated
We've got a very close fight between the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Chromecast with Google TV.
How to access the secret Roku menus
By Don Reisinger last updated
To learn how to get to your Roku device's secret menus, all you need is quick thumbs and the Roku remote. It'll be quick and easy.
Samsung and LG are rethinking their MicroLED TV strategy — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
MicroLEDs might not be the future revolution over OLED that TV makers, like Samsung and LG, were desperately hoping for as they cut back spending in these areas.
Best 65-inch TVs 2024 — July top picks
By Nick Pino last updated
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium smart TVs.
Forget OLED TVs — this new laser projector beams a 100-inch picture for hundreds less
By Ryan Epps published
BenQ has some enticing new projectors up its sleeve, leveraging 3200 ANSI lumens of brightness on a 20,000-hour lifespan.
The best smart TVs for streaming in 2024
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.
I tried this new wearable speaker and it actually helped me beat Elden Ring
By Ryan Epps last updated
The SoundSlayer is yet another interesting new product launch that takes a completely different approach to the usual gaming speaker-microphone formula.
Best Bluetooth TV adapters 2024
By Michael Gowan last updated
The best Bluetooth TV adapters let you connect wireless headphones and speakers to any TV.
Surprise! This brand new 65-inch LG OLED TV is $900 off ahead of Prime Day
By Ryan Epps last updated
LG just launched its budget B4 OLED and it’s already being slashed in several deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day and just in time for the Paris Olympics.
Best Roku devices 2024
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here are the five best Roku devices for your entertainment center, recommended based on functionality and price.
Best TCL TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.
Best TV for gaming in 2024: TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Ryan Epps last updated
These are the best gaming TVs you can buy, whether you play on a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or last-gen console.
Best 85-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Ryan Epps last updated
Skip the movie theater! The best 85-inch TVs offer the cinema experience when you want a larger-than-life picture at home.
LG just launched its newest 2024 OLED TV — and it’s completely wireless
By Ryan Epps published
LG is launching an exciting new OLED TV to take on the likes of Samsung in its wireless display dominance in the M4 OLED.
This new Sony OLED TV is already $600 off ahead of Prime Day
By Ryan Epps published
Sony’s Bravia 8 is an exciting new entry that’s made all the more enticing thanks to a hefty discount ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Roku Pro Series Mini-LED TV: 3 reasons to buy and 2 to skip
By Ryan Epps published
Can the Pro Series Mini-LED TV uphold the company's award-winning price-to-performance ratio in the display market?
Samsung smart TVs are about to lose this music streaming service — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
In the wake of losing support on several other TVs and devices, Tidal is set to be dropped from Samsung TVs come July 8.
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.
'Star Wars: The Acolyte' finally has me hooked — and it’s all due to the dark side
By Ryan Epps published
In its latest episode, a slew of twists and major deaths brings ‘The Acolyte’s’ narrative to its knees as its big bad is finally revealed and the wider mysteries soon come to light.
This cheap OLED TV is the one I'm most excited for in 2024
By Ryan Epps published
Can the LG B4 OLED TV stand up against this year’s incredible lineup, or will it just be another cheap TV to skip?
LG smart TVs have a new game-streaming app — here’s what you can play
By Ryan Epps published
Get ready for some extra cloud gaming on LG TVs as it teams up with Blacknut to bring two new experiences to the webOS TV platform.
Forget Prime Day — LG’s C4 OLED is $600 off right now in huge sale
By Ryan Epps published
Released just months prior, the LG C4 OLED invites a myriad of screen advancements to make all of your entertainment needs that much more immersive.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — 3 tips to get you started
By Ryan Epps last updated
These helpful tips will prepare you for Elden Ring’s DLC expansion. Learn about crafting materials, armor upgrades and more.