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

I’m a gamer and TV reviewer — here are the 5 gaming TVs I’d buy in 2025
By Ryan Epps published
Are you a gamer looking to get the best features and performance on your next TV? I've found the best possible TV picks for gaming in 2025.

Sling TV is getting 10 new channels soon — here’s what to expect
By Ryan Epps published
Sling TV is adding even more channels to its existing lineup of add-supported content on its Freestream platform.

I just tested LG’s top-of-the-line Mini-LED TV — and it can’t hold a candle to TCL and Hisense
By Ryan Epps published
The QNED92 is an exciting new addition to LG’s lineup, but it doesn’t quite match up to major rivals from Hisense and TCL.

Vizio TVs will now be sold exclusively at Walmart — but it won't be until later this year
By Ryan Epps last updated
Vizio TVs will soon be Walmart and Sam's Club exclusives, and will become a private-label by year's end.

Samsung MicroLED TVs could finally be in stores by next year — here’s what we know
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung could be gearing up to make MicroLED TVs more relevant, and you might even see them on store shelves by year's end.

I’m a TV reviewer — here are 5 amazing Mini-LED TV deals you don't want to miss
By Ryan Epps published
I found all the best Mini-LED TV deals you can buy, from budget flatscreens to premium flagships.

The best TVs under $500 in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Tight on cash? Here are the best TVs around for $500, $400 and even under $300 that offer great 4K performance.

Your TCL TV just got even more free channels — here’s what you can watch now
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is updating its Bixby voice assistant to give its 2025 TVs some extra AI legs, with convenience at the forefront.

Samsung is giving its TVs a major AI upgrade — here’s what you can do now
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is updating its Bixby voice assistant to give its 2025 TVs some extra AI legs, with convenience at the forefront.

7 most underrated apps to download to your 4K smart TV
By Ryan Epps published
TVs have tons of different apps to use beyond the streaming platforms you love, and many of them are a day-one download.

Best 75-inch TVs of 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
In addition to a huge screen, the best 75-inch TVs offer great features and top-notch performance.

Forget the AirPods Max 2 — I'm more excited about the Nothing Headphone (1)
By Ryan Epps published
Nothing's brand new Headphone (1) is up against a lot of competition, but I think it's the sleekest headphones of the year.

Samsung is giving these older TVs a big Tizen OS upgrade — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung's Tizen OS is landing on its older models, bringing with it a major redesign and a few extra tweaks.

Panasonic’s 2025 TVs are getting one of the neatest new features — LG and Samsung should copy it
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic is thinking outside the box, bringing a new feature to its 2025 TV lineup that allows CEC protocol on PCs.

Panasonic’s 2025 flagship OLED TV is a true stunner — and it might beat LG and Samsung
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic’s new Z95B OLED TV goes toe-to-toe with the LG C5 and Samsung S95F OLED, offering Fire TV OS and LG Display’s four-stack OLED supported by Panasonic's bespoke new airflow technology.

Death Stranding 2 is the most beautiful game I've ever played — and it's everything I'd hope for in a sequel
By Ryan Epps published
There's a deep reverberance of emotion in Death Stranding 2 that's sold through narrative and gameplay brilliance.

I’ve played the Switch 2 for over a week and it’s missing these key games
By Ryan Epps published
Nintendo's Switch 2 is a massive leap for the system, but it desperately needs some extra games to stand out.

7 Apple TV 4K settings to change now for the best results
By Ryan Epps published
Let's get you the best possible settings for improved picture and audio on your Apple TV 4K.

I test TVs for a living — and I recommend these 2 TVs above everything else
By Ryan Epps published
It seems only Hisense and Panasonic are taking TV audio seriously, and it's time more TV makers followed suit.

I’m a TV tester and have gone through tons of TV wall mounts — here are my favorites
By Ryan Epps published
There's a lot to sift through when looking for a well-rounded TV mount, but I've put together my favorite for various needs.

ATSC 3.0 TVs just got a huge upgrade — and it might be a gamechanger
By Ryan Epps published
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.

Hisense U8QG vs Hisense U8N: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Ryan Epps published
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.

Surprise! This 65-inch TCL Mini-LED TV just crashed to under $1,000 on Amazon
By Ryan Epps published
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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