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

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.

5 features you need on your next 4K Blu-ray player
By Ryan Epps published
On the hunt for a new 4K Blu-ray player? Make sure it has these features before you hit the purchase button.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs Google TV Streamer: Which streaming device is right for you?
By Ryan Epps published
The all-new Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a budget-friendly, no-frills streaming device. How does it compare to the Google TV Streamer, and which one should you buy?

I thought blockbuster gaming on iPhone was a gimmick — until I tried Death Stranding
By Ryan Epps published
The iPhone might not seem like a true gaming icon, but after several hours of Death Stranding I'm confident it serves a new mold in the handheld space.

Google just made setting up its TVs a breeze — here’s why Samsung should copy it
By Ryan Epps published
Google is making TV setup an absolute breeze. Its rival Samsung needs to follow suit.

LG TV lineup 2025: All the new OLEDs and QNEDs announced at CES
By Ryan Epps last updated
Here are all of the 2025 LG TVs announced at CES 2025, from new OLEDs to QNEDs.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: which streaming stick is right for you?
By Ryan Epps published
The Fire TV Stick and Roku Streaming Stick Plus go toe to toe to prove which is the superior device to improve your TV interface.

Walmart accidentally reveals its new Onn 4K Plus streaming device— and it's cheaper than Roku
By Ryan Epps last updated
Walmart's got a new Onn streaming device and it's taking a shot at Roku and Amazon for the cheapest option in the market.

Forget OLED TVs — this ultra short throw projector can hit 4,000 lumens at 120 inches
By Ryan Epps published
The ultimate for entertainment

Quick! This Panasonic OLED TV just got slashed by $800 — but it won’t last long
By Ryan Epps published
This Panasonic OLED TV just got slashed by $800. Here's why you should grab it while you still can.

GTA 6 trailer live reactions — there's so much to unpack
By Dave LeClair, Ryan Epps, Scott Younker last updated
GTA 6's new trailer is here, and the internet is digging in to find all the hidden details.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus review: A slimmed-down 4K HDR powerhouse
By Ryan Epps published
Roku's 4K/60fps streaming stick is back at a more affordable price with loads of awesome enhancements built off the back of its beloved interface.

Roku users hit with washed-out HDR content — here’s what we know so far
By Ryan Epps published
Seeing washed-out colors on your Roku device? It’s because of a new software update that’s muddying HDR, and Roku’s working on a fix.

Wireless TVs are on the rise and could be the future of displays — here's why they're both good and bad
By Ryan Epps published
TVs have started to go wireless. But is the technology worth the added expense, and should more TV makers follow suit?

Cloud gaming services hit LG TVs — but they can’t replace my console
By Ryan Epps published
TV makers are pushing hard into the world of cloud gaming, but can these services replace my console? I don't think so.

Surprise! Hisense’s brand new Mini-LED TV is already down by $450 on Amazon
By Ryan Epps published
Upgrade your home entertainment setup with this brand new

7 tips and tricks to make your Fire TV even better
By Ryan Epps published
So you just got a Fire TV and want to make it even better? Follow these steps to get the best performance and settings from the TV or streaming device.

Forget OLED TVs — I tested this laser projector that beams a 150-inch image in beautiful HDR
By Ryan Epps published
I love TVs but this triple laser projector from Hisense slated for debut later this year is the display I'm most excited for.
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