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
Forget OLED TVs — Samsung’s new 8K QLED blows them away with this feature
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s QN900D takes up 4K 240Hz capabilities, making it one of the first TVs with the function and gifting it some serious legs for gaming enthusiasts.
What size TV should you buy?
By Nick Pino last updated
What size TV do I need? Here's how to figure out the right TV screen size you should get and the distance away from your TV you should sit.
Apple tvsOS 18 is live with new ‘InSight’ — 5 features to try now
By Ryan Epps published
New features on tvOS 18 include portrait screensavers, better Enhanced Dialogue functionality, auto subtitles, and more.
TCL under fire — report suggests its QLED TVs might not have any quantum dots
By Ryan Epps last updated
Some of TCL’s QLED TVs might not have any quantum dots in them, which could prove disastrous for the QLED industry if true.
Samsung OLED TVs just got a major upgrade — say hello to ‘Quick Media Switching’
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s OLED models have a new ‘QMS’ feature that streamlines refresh rate switching between different content forms, like 24fps movies and 60fps TV programs.
Best TVs for gaming in 2024: 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.
Best Samsung TVs in 2024 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.
PS5 Pro newest features explained — 3 ways they make games look and run better
By Ryan Epps published
The PS5 Pro is finally here and it’s got some exciting new technology under the hood that should make console gaming even more impressive.
Best LG TVs in 2024: LG's best OLED and QNED TVs ranked
By Ryan Epps last updated
From entry-level OLED TVs to premium QNED screens, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed.
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.
OLEDs are now more colorful than ever and they use even less power — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
BOE is striking back against major competitors in LG Display and Samsung Display with OLED panels that hit over 95% of the Rec.2020 color gamut.
Panasonic’s new OLED TV made Star Wars Outlaws feel like a movie
By Ryan Epps published
The Panasonic Z95A OLED TV feels like it was built for space-faring adventures, and I put it to the test with Ubisoft’s new Star Wars Outlaws experience.
Forget OLED TVs — this new Xgimi laser projector can beam an image of up to 150 inches
By Ryan Epps published
Xgimi’s new Aura 2 might be the UST projector with the most spunk against major competitors in Epson, Formovie, and BenQ.
TCL just unveiled a Mini-LED TV that hits a jaw-dropping brightness of 6,500 nits
By Ryan Epps published
TCL's next flagship Mini-LED TV could rival some of the best from Hisense and Sony with 14,000 dimming zones and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits.
Best 75-inch TVs of 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 75-inch TVs offer big screens, great features and top-notch performance, in addition to a better viewing experience.
Touchdown! Samsung's S90D OLED TV is down by $1,100 ahead of the NFL season
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung's S90D OLED TV is a true winner and a perfect buy ahead of the NFL season.
Watch out, LG — Panasonic returns to US with two new OLED TVs
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic is back in the US and it’s bringing some artillery in the form of two OLED TVs and a Mini-LED model with some serious specs to take on Sony, Samsung, and LG.
Hisense U7N review
By Ryan Epps published
The Hisense U7N is a great value for its price, but comes hard to recommend in the face of cheaper alternatives and its still-competitive predecessor, the U7K.
The PS5 Pro could get me to buy a Samsung 8K TV — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
With reports of the PS5 Pro potentially being capable of running games in 8K, Samsung’s 8K TVs might actually be the perfect pairing.
17 new shows and movies to watch in September 2024 on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our guide on what to watch in September 2024 includes 'Emily in Paris,' 'The Penguin,' 'Agatha All Along' and more
Hisense is making OLED TVs now, but there's a serious catch
By Ryan Epps published
Hisense might be best known for its Mini-LED models, but its newest Europe-only OLED TV might give Samsung, Sony, and LG a run for their money.
Forget 98-inch TVs — Formovie’s new 4K laser projector can hit 150 inches
By Ryan Epps last updated
Formovie is launching a new UST projector that features three HDMI 2.1 ports on a 60Hz refresh rate and Dolby Audio.
Sonos is gearing up for its next soundbar launch — and it could be the ‘Arc Ultra’
By Ryan Epps published
With its app still in disarray, Sonos gears up for its next product launch in its Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4.
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