
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

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.

No way! Amazon just knocked $200 off this Sony soundbar so you can get Dolby Atmos for less
By Ryan Epps published
The Sony HT-2000 is one serious soundbar that typically costs around $500, but you can get it now for so much cheaper and take your home audio setup to new heights.

TCL launches QM8K Mini-LED TV with 144Hz refresh rate, Atmos FlexConnect and powerful B&O sound system
By Ryan Epps published
The TCL QM8K rounds out TCL’s 2025 TV lineup in style with a serious setlist of specs and features that puts Hisense’s flagship to shame.

I've played 70 hours of Elden Ring: Nightreign — and it's equal parts thrilling and frustrating
By Ryan Epps published
Elden Ring Nightreign serves up a healthy dose of solo and co-op action in a refreshing new style of Souls gameplay, but much of its skeleton still needs marrow for maturation.

This new Mini-LED TV blows away OLED TVs on brightness — the results are in
By Ryan Epps published
While the Hisense U8QG might have some serious brightness, that's not the whole story for this new premium display.

Apple’s tvOS is set to get a major makeover at WWDC — here’s how it might look
By Ryan Epps published
Apple is making some major changes to tvOS on the heels of several new hardware rumors and as WWDC closes in.

6 tips and tricks to make your Vizio TV even better
By Ryan Epps published
Here are a few tips and tricks to make your Vizio TV even better with a number of changes to the SmartCast platform.

Sony ULT Field 3 review: this rugged Bluetooth speaker brings the bass
By Ryan Epps published
Sony's bass-fueled ULT Field 3 has some stellar features for a sub-$200 Bluetooth speaker but its overreliance on ULT Power Boost and limited portability hold it back.

No way! Hisense just slashed $2,000 off its 2025 Mini-LED TVs for Memorial Day
By Ryan Epps published
Hisense is throwing a massive Memorial Day sale for all of its 2025 TVs, so get the display upgrade you've longed for at a value price.

Google TV is about to get a whole lot better — here are four changes making a big impact
By Ryan Epps published
Have a Google TV? Several design changes and new support for wider functionality are coming soon. Here's what you need to know.

Samsung OLED TVs are set to get even thinner — here’s how
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps published
Samsung Display just unveiled the UT One OLED, an ultra-thin OLED display set to enter production in 2026. Here's what this could mean for the future of OLED TVs.
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