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.
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TCL's QM7K is one of the breakout hits in 2025, offering a slew of gaming features on with brilliant performance.

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I didn't know what to expect after buying a new TV antenna, but the results are interesting.

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Accessing your local broadcast TV channels isn't so plug-and-play as you might expect. Here's how to get it all started.

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With the NFL season just around the corner, now's the perfect time to get yourself a new OLED TV.

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I recently got to play a short demo of Pragmata at an event in NYC and was blown away by its premise and gameplay.

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If you want the best possible sound and picture quality, 4K Blu-rays offer you the best possible fidelity in home entertainment. But they can still be pricey.

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Samsung's adding even more games and making its Gaming Hub a place to bring the whole family together — and you won't even need a gaming controller.

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Google's new TV Streamer goes toe-to-toe Apple's prominent set-top box to see which among them is worth your hard-earned dollars.

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As two of the most premium OLED TVs in 2025, the LG G5 and Sony Bravia 8 II boast the most epic metrics and features you can buy in a display. But which one is truly your best option?

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Rumors continue to circulate on the next iteration of the Apple TV 4K, which is now said to boast an A17 Pro chip, gifting it access to Apple Intelligence.

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Budget TVs and smaller sizes are the way to go when on the hunt for a back-to-school display, and I've found a good range of options that will ace all your pre-reqs.

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This 75-inch Samsung The Frame is the perfect upgrade over your boring blank screen, adding a touch of personality even when the TV's powered down.

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It feels like TV speakers are just getting worse every year, but I'd be willing to pay even more to get better performance out of my TV's audio.

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Roku's Howdy has officially launched on devices and TVs, but you never clicked download. Here's how you can get rid of it.

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The Vizio Quantum Pro is one of our favorite Vizio TVs and you can get the 65-inch model for under $800 right now.

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Is the Hisense U8QG a standout Mini-LED TV, or will TCL's flagship reign supreme?

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Android 14 is bringing some massive upgrades to Google TV on Sony displays with the Realtek chip, like performance boosts and special energy modes.

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Sony's new RGB Mini-LED TV is just around the corner, and it could outshine other 2026 sets with its impressive performance.

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Days of a Reddit standoff over a recent patch to Sonos speakers have culminated in a positive spin for Sonos users. But boy, did it get weird.

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The Sony Bavia 8 II was the star of Value Electronics' recent TV shootout against LG, Samsung, and Panasonic flagships, but what does this crowning mean for everyday TV buyers?

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While the Sony Bravia 5 Mini-LED TV is a great deal, why spend all that money when you can get a more advanced display for just a smidge more?

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There are quite a few OLEDs available right now at steep discounts.

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Yamaha is once again redefining home audio with a new Dolby Atmos soundbar built to be the most immersive 3D audio experience ever.
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