Ryan Epps was 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 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

Millions of Roku users just got a major free upgrade — here's what you can do now
By Ryan Epps published
The Roku mobile app is getting a slew of major enhancements, including a new gesture control scheme that will make on-screen navigation much easier.

TV buying season is here — 4 hidden TV specs that actually matter this Black Friday
By Ryan Epps published
Looking for your next big Black Friday TV deal? Here are a few specs to help you weed out the duds and find a new TV worth upgrading to.

Big-screen Amazon Black Friday TV deals — save over $1,000 on 75-inch TVs and up
By Ryan Epps published
That big-screen TV upgrade you've been craving is finally feasible with these steep discounts across Amazon, bringing 75-inch-and-up TVs to all-new lows.

I just tested the Samsung QN90F and it's a great OLED alternative for bright rooms
By Ryan Epps published
RecommendedBut it doesn’t come cheap

The Google TV Streamer just hit its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday — and it just got Gemini support
By Ryan Epps published
The Google TV Streamer is the perfect upgrade for an older TV, gifting you tons of free content, in addition to smart home controls, and even cloud gaming services.

Should you buy a refurbished TV this Black Friday — 2 reasons for, and 3 against
By Ryan Epps published
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals starting to heat up, refurbished TVs could be the gateway to some serious savings, but there are a few things to consider.

I test TVs for a living and found 15 amazing 75-inch deals before Black Friday
By Ryan Epps published
It's prime time to get a 75-inch screen for all things sports and entertainment, as Black Friday TV deals inch even closer to their lowest price all year.

Surprise! Best Buy just slashed this 65-inch Samsung OLED to under $1,000 — and it’s cheaper than the LG B5
By Ryan Epps published
The Samsung S85F offers the best balance of performance and price in the market, netting you access to Vision AI and incredible 4K upscaling.

This new Roku projector beams a ginormous 150-inch picture for under $200
By Ryan Epps last updated
Aurzen is launching a second projector with Roku OS built on a 1080p resolution with Doly Audio, Apple AirPlay, and auto keystone for increased ease-of-use.

I found the 10 best early Black Friday OLED TV deals from just $799
By Ryan Epps last updated
Get your next TV upgrade before Black Friday even starts with these incredible OLED deals. I found sleek savings on Samsung, LG, and Sony OLED TVs.

I test TVs for a living and found 9 awesome 75-inch TV deals ahead of Black Friday
By Ryan Epps last updated
I scoured retailers to find the best 75-inch TVs that will make NBA, NHL, and NFL games look great this holiday season — all for half the price.

Forget Dolby Atmos — Samsung and Google’s Eclipsa Audio just got a huge upgrade
By Ryan Epps published
Eclipsa Audio 2.0 is already in the works, offering increased channel support and improved object tracking, plus a new certification will make it easier to integrate across devices.

The 65-inch LG B5 OLED just got slashed to its lowest price ever — and it's under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
By Ryan Epps published
As one of the cheapest OLED TVs on the market, the LG B5 OLED is your best bet for netting exceptional picture performance without a hefty premium.

Hisense U75QG vs TCL QM7K: Which mid-range Mini-LED TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
The Hisense U75QG and TCL QM7K are two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now, but you might be wondering which has the best features and performance.

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick doesn't have VPN support, but these 3 streaming devices do
By Ryan Epps published
The new Amazon Fire TV 4K Select doesn't come with VPN support, but I found the best alternatives so you can leverage services like NordVPN.

No way! This 77-inch LG TV just crashed to its lowest price on Amazon — save $1,700
By Ryan Epps published
Get yourself one of our best-rated OLED TVs for almost $2,000 off before Black Friday.

I test TVs for a living and I recommend this OLED above everything else
By Ryan Epps published
The Samsung S90F OLED TV has everything going for it: a great price, incredible performance and a stellar list of gaming features.

How to download the Perplexity app on your Samsung TV — and get a free year of Perplexity Pro
By Ryan Epps published
If you're hankering to try the new Perplexity app on your Samsung TV, here's how you can get it up and running.

I tested the Hisense U75QG Mini-LED TV for two weeks — and it’s my go-to gaming TV of 2025
By Ryan Epps published
Editor's ChoiceI’ve tested the Hisense mid-range TV for three years, but the new U75QG might be my favorite so far, thanks to its forward-thinking features and insane luminance.

Samsung just added a big free upgrade to their 2025 TVs — here’s what you can do now
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung TVs just got a new AI app with Perpexity integration, offering users even more ways to answer questions and fuel research on various topics directly on their screen.

Panasonic just stealth-launched a new 77-inch OLED TV — meet the new Z8BA
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic is adding a new 77-inch OLED TV to its 2025 lineup, aiming to take on LG and Samsung with exceptional picture performance and enhanced audio.

3 ways to stop your Samsung TV from automatically turning on your game console
By Ryan Epps published
Is your console constantly powering on every time you turn on your Samsung TV? I've got a few solutions.

Roku just got a huge upgrade for millions — here's all the new features
By Ryan Epps published
Roku is implementing major changes to its OS, introducing AI voice functionality, live sports updates, a redesigned Live TV Channel, and so much more.
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