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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Game Loop TV is on the hunt to revolutionize the approach to gaming on ATSC 3.0 TVs, and it could be a breath of fresh air over the long run.

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Can last year's Hisense U8N beat the new-and-improved U8QG? We delve into the new features and testing to see which is superior.

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Get these Blu-ray DVDs in a rare two-for-half-off sale on Amazon and add to your collection before it's too late.

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Save yourself a buck on your next big TV upgrade with the TCL QM7K, a brand new Mini-LED TV that’s now just under $1,000.

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You can now buy one of Roku's newest TVs, including the Mini-LED Roku Pro Series and Roku Plus.

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In the face of major upgrades for its slew of devices, Apple’s tvOS 26 update leaves a lot to be desired.

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RecommendedWith insane brightness, great color and a bombastic sound system, the Hisense U8QG might be the Mini-LED TV to beat this year.

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Apple has finally debuted the new look of its tvOS at WWDC and it’s coming to a wide variety of devices.

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The JBL Bar 1000 MK2 is a 7.1.4-channel system that combines Dolby Atmos, a 10-inch wireless subwoofer, and detachable rear speakers for a serious audio upgrade.

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Make these tweaks to your Nintendo Switch 2 to get the most out of the new hardware while it's docked.

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Sony has finally fixed the stuttering problems plaguing VRR on its PS5 and PS5 Pro systems, giving them that buttery-smooth picture performance.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

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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.

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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.

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The Switch 2 is here and it heralds some incredible performance gains, but there are some missing features that have me concerned.

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There's some incredible deals on TVs scattered across Best Buy, with some netting you as much as $1,500 in savings.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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After three years of no refresh, the Apple TV 4K streaming box is showing its age.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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