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
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'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' DLC trailer showcases new Land of Shadow and bosses that will wreck you
By Ryan Epps published
‘Elden Ring’ fans are hollow no more as the ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ trailer invites them into a world engulfed in flames where Miquella awaits his promised lord.
![Samsung TV on stand with person in front with phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JrMDrWiDor7pW7wtmhcePQ-320-80.jpg)
Samsung 2024 TV lineup to include 360 audio headphones support
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is enhancing a number of its devices with new audio features, like headphone-based 360 Audio set to debut on its 2024 TV lineup.
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Walmart reportedly acquiring Vizio TVs for $2 billion to fight Amazon Fire TV and Roku
By Ryan Epps last updated
Reports suggest that Walmart might be eyeing TV manufacturer Vizio as it aims to aggressively restructure its TV business and strengthen its ads potential.
![Hisense U7K playing FromSoftware's Elden Ring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NR6PJwQjdiwT3KnCPueVrb-320-80.jpg)
Hisense U7K Mini-LED TV review: Amazing Google TV for under $800
By Ryan Epps published
The Hisense U7K is a remarkable display at a low price point, leveraging extensive gaming features and high brightness output.
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Walmart just acquired Vizio for $2.3 billion — here’s what it means for you
By Ryan Epps published
Walmart’s $2.3 billion investment to acquire Vizio will see the firm bolstering its ads business, Walmart Connect, via Vizio’s SmartCast OS.
![Vizio TV with remote in front on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2nsHQf69FHkQBnwvexZ8P6-320-80.jpg)
Walmart’s reported $2B Vizio deal could result in the best cheap TVs yet
By Ryan Epps last updated
Walmart owning Vizio has some pretty interesting connotations for the TV industry, but what does it mean for the average consumer?
![Xbox's Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond talk business](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NzCQ8Y4ddBEkXdfXfnr5MY-320-80.jpg)
Xbox announces its next console will be the ‘largest technical leap’ ever — and there’s new hardware coming this holiday
By Ryan Epps published
Xbox president Sarah Bond was keen to highlight the next potential Xbox console as being quite powerful and a new piece of hardware could launch this holiday season.
![Xbox boss Phil Spencer talks in podcast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EJoGBir2GbEFKpBXJ42sEf-320-80.jpg)
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms four games are coming to ‘other platforms’
By Ryan Epps published
Xbox has announced it will bring as of yet 4 unannounced games to other consoles while in the same breadth hyping up its forthcoming next-gen hardware release.
![Hisense U76N QLED deal on blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QfEGMXmTBeReWVGBa3iZYd-320-80.jpg)
Surprise! This 100-inch Hisense 2024 ULED is slashed by $2,000 on Best Buy
By Ryan Epps published
Get one of the biggest TV screens at an incredible discount thanks to Best Buy cutting $2,000 off the 100-in U76 QLED.
![Marvel X-Men 97 trailer opening scene](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rQVb7zZXi8uGKzQbEeo56F-320-80.jpg)
Watch: Marvel’s 'X-Men 97' trailer is out for March 20 release date on Disney Plus
By Ryan Epps last updated
Marvel’s breakout ‘X-Men '97’ leaves fans in awe as the age-old animation style returns with Magneto potentially at the helm of the mutant team up.
![Kenan Thompson as host of Comcast Converge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AKKTybUqr3YRK38gQRjFbM-320-80.jpg)
Comcast announces 'high-fidelity' video and new DOCSIS 4.0 gateway with Wi-Fi 7 — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps last updated
Comcast asks what can it do in this new era by leveraging the convergence of AI, connected devices, and entertainment streaming.
![Samsung TV on display in living room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9QQPqVEq4zu3JbQNmiMtKm-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Smart TVs set to lose even more Google features — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
Several Google apps are being pushed to the wayside on Samsung TVs as the display manufacturer cites a “change in Google’s policy.”
![Amazon Prime Video title on iPhone in front of catalogue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uRUrLWBj7Q5akVrrZ7iQh6-320-80.jpg)
Prime Video just locked Dolby Vision and Atmos behind a premium subscription plan — what you’ll need to pay
By Ryan Epps published
Users who want Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support via Amazon Prime Video are now required to pay into the premium tier for an additional monthly $3.
![I want to eat your pancreas poster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S6EYbfx2jfDC5opAaYZY4R-320-80.jpg)
9 best anime shows and movies to watch on Valentine's Day
By Ryan Epps published
What better way to bask in the season of love alongside your partner than through the wonderful, heartfelt worlds of anime?
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How to watch Super Bowl 2024 in 4K online
By Ryan Epps last updated
Watch the Super Bowl 2024 in 4K via streaming services including Fubo and YouTube TV.
![TCL TV on stand in front of window](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bQCyqPfuF9mAJecxmYWGNN-320-80.jpg)
TV sales are dragging — here’s what TCL and Hisense can do to fix it
By Ryan Epps published
2024 isn’t looking good for TV sales, but maybe Hisense and TCL have an the answer to the rut.
![Sony A80L on display in living room with deal tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b4VLCrKVchmTkcurbKe3VV-320-80.jpg)
Touchdown! Get this 55-in Sony OLED TV for 18% off in time for the Super Bowl
By Ryan Epps published
You’re in luck, as the Super Bowl fast approaches Amazon is marking down one of our favorite Sony OLEDs so you can experience the Big Game in gorgeous clarity.
![LG TV on display with webOS software on screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m3sfZBcJNMiRzMCqm4C3wf-320-80.jpg)
LG is giving these OLED TVs a major upgrade — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
LG’s webOS 23 beta will finally go live for users on 2022 LG OLED TVs, allowing customers to experience the new software ahead of its official debut on March 1.
![A Samsung TV on a blue background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bZDxaRo8zzPHdNpBueFxBX-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Smart TVs finally gain access to a bunch of awesome anime TV shows — here’s how
By Ryan Epps last updated
After years of no anime, Samsung Smart TVs will finally have Crunchyroll for easy access to some of the best anime series, including “Jujutsu Kaisen,” “One Piece,” and “Chainsaw Man.”
![True Detective characters find evidence in season 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UgZ5sZbipbYvoogUKaG4Gn-320-80.jpg)
‘True Detective’ Season 4 brings the cosmic horror vibes in force — here's why that's a good thing
By Ryan Epps published
Season 4 of "True Detective" asks viewers to toe a fine line of realism and the occult, resurrecting themes presented in its first outing while pronouncing its Alaskan setting with ingenious fervor.
![TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV with football](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T3LTartupDMiDdmvz9HDUS-320-80.jpg)
7 best TVs for Super Bowl 2024 — our top picks and lowest prices
By Ryan Epps last updated
There’s no better way to watch the Big Game than on a screen that matches your needs and luckily for you there’s a world of range when it comes to the best Super Bowl TVs.
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13 new shows and movies to watch in February 2024 on Netflix, Prime Video and more
By Kelly Woo last updated
Our guide on what to watch in February 2024 include "Abbott Elementary," "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" and a new "The Walking Dead"
![Frieren and her new group in "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GyxJbjFLszS5Hnss6cWyzF-320-80.jpg)
‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ taught me how to respect time — and yet I can’t stop watching
By Ryan Epps published
"Frieren" is an exciting escape into the recesses of memory and will keep you glued to the screen with its emotional touch points.