Sean Captain

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Freelance writer

Sean Captain is a freelance technology and business journalist and former Tom's Guide editor. He has reviewed TVs, cameras, and online services for Tom's Guide. Sean has also written and edited for Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Techlicious, and The New York Times.

Latest articles by Sean Captain

I tested Samsung's S90H — and it's a great glare-free OLED TV for the money

By Sean Captain Published 16 July 26

Recommended

This OLED offers excellent images and respectable audio, but if you don’t mind glossy screens, you'll give up only a little and save a lot with the company's current S85H or last year's S90F models.

OLED TVs

Roku 65-inch Class Select Series 4K QLED (2026) TV on a desk

The Roku Select Series tries to offer big-screen thrills for under $400, but it doesn’t quite deliver

By Sean Captain Published 27 June 26

You should probably Select another Roku TV

QLED TVs

Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K Smart TV on a table

I tested Vizio’s first new Mini-LED TV for 2026 — for just $400, I’m impressed

By Sean Captain Last updated 5 June 26

The Vizio Mini-LED Quantum provides a lot of screen for the money and produces respectable images, after slight tweaking.

4k TVs

A print ejecting from a black and gray Fujifilm Instax mini Evo instant camera

Best instant cameras in 2026

By Peter Wolinski Last updated 19 May 26

Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing

Cameras & Photography

TCL QM8L TV review: SQD-Mini LED delivers big color, high brightness

By Sean Captain Published 22 April 26

Recommended

TCL has brought some of the best features from its X11L flagship to its top mid-range model, and the QM8L delivers top-tier color, black levels, brightness, and shadow and highlight detail.

QLED TVs

I tested the Hisense QD7 and it makes all the right tradeoffs for a pleasing picture at a low price

By Sean Captain Published 14 April 26

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Every budget TV involves compromises. The 65-inch QD7 makes the right tradeoffs to provide a pleasing viewing experience for the money.

QLED TVs

Samsung’s QN70F Neo QLED TV uses AI for better picture performance — but it’s not enough

By Sean Captain Published 8 April 26

The Samsung QN70F is a handsome TV with an array of first-rate features and a smart AI picture mode. That final feature helps to make up for an often-mediocre viewing experience.

QLED TVs

(L, R) Kit Harrington as Jon Snow and Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in snowy location in Game of Thrones

8 best shows like 'Game of Thrones' on Netflix, Max and more

By Sean Captain Last updated 25 October 24

Find similar monsters, magic, intrigue, and/or family drama with the 7 best shows like "Game of Thrones".

Streaming

DSLR vs. mirrorless cameras: Which is better for you?

By Sean Captain Last updated 11 September 24

Looking to buy a high-end camera? Your first step is to decide between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera. Here's how the two types compare.

Cameras & Photography

The 3 best AI synthetic video generators you can use today — tested and compared

By Sean Captain Published 19 June 23

Artificial intelligence can conjure movies from just a prompt, but the results are still pretty rough.

AI Image & Video

Runway Gen-2 supercharges AI video generation — and I tried it

By Sean Captain Published 14 June 23

The much-awaited update to Runway's generative AI editing app can synthesize stylish, but often deformed, video clips from a text prompt.

AI Image & Video

Mimeo review

By Sean Captain Last updated 21 December 22

Mimeo provides middling book and calendar products but top-quality photo cards—all at attractive prices

Tech

Costco Photo Center review

By Sean Captain Last updated 21 December 22

Quality is middle of the road; but with bigger sizes, more pages, and much lower prices, Costco Photo Center's print products are a great deal.

Cameras & Photography