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
2025 could be the year of cheap OLED TVs — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
As some of the most expensive sets in the space, OLED TVs might soon be in for a major price reckoning circa 2025.
Next year’s OLED TVs need to copy this one thing from the Panasonic Z95A — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
TV speakers don't often come well-rounded, and it's time display makers make more of an emphasis of TV audio.
This is my favorite OLED TV of the year — and it's not from LG or Samsung
By Ryan Epps published
While the OLED market this year was flooded with some enticing models, I still can’t get enough of the Panasonic Z95A OLED TV as it’s just such an incredible set to be emulated.
Sony A95L vs Panasonic Z95A: Which premium OLED TV is best?
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic return to the US brought the exciting Z95A to market. It's biggest competition among the best OLED TVs is Sony's A95L.
LG B4 vs Samsung S85D: Which OLED TV wins?
By Ryan Epps last updated
The LG B4 and Samsung S85D serve as the best value OLED picks in the market right now, but which is the right one for you?
Google TV and Roku need to steal this one feature from Samsung’s Tizen OS
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung has become a dominant player in the TV OS business, but Google TV and Roku need to invest in some game streaming apps for further innovation.
LG 2025 QNED TVs announced ahead of CES — meet LG’s newest Mini-LED and QLED TVs
By Ryan Epps published
LG is inviting some serious upgrades to its QNED line of TVs in 2025, specifically touting a new Dynamic QNED Color Solution, among other awesome upgrades.
Sansui OLED TV review: I put the cheapest OLED TV to the test
By Ryan Epps published
The advent of a cheaper OLED TV is a blessing for a market flooded with highly priced displays, but the Sansui OLED falls short of greatness.
LG C4 OLED vs Samsung S90D OLED: Which OLED TV wins?
By Ryan Epps last updated
LG and Samsung's middle-of-the-road OLEDs serve as the crème de la crème for most consumers, but which one has the slight edge?
LG is halting further production of its Blu-ray players — here’s what to expect
By Ryan Epps published
Following in line with Samsung and Oppo, LG is halting any further production of its Blu-ray players with all current units in stock being the very last in rotation.
LG 2025 OLED TVs just leaked ahead of CES — meet the LG C5 and G5
By Ryan Epps published
The next two premium OLED TVs from LG have surfaced earlier than expected online and there’s some interesting specs to break down.
Walmart has officially acquired Vizio — here's what it could mean for your living room TV
By Ryan Epps published
Now that Vizio is totally and completely in the hands of Walmart, what’s in store for users with connected Vizio TVs and how might Walmart leverage its new purchase with greater effect.
Roku Ultra (2024) vs Google TV Streamer: which streaming device wins?
By Ryan Epps last updated
The Google TV Streamer and refreshed Roku Ultra take up arms to see which is the superior upgrade and premium set-top-box for you.
Not a typo! There's 2 Black Friday OLED TV deals right now under $600 right now
By Ryan Epps last updated
Sansui’s new OLED offering might be super cheap but is it worth its lower price in the face of far better OLEDs in the market, like the LG B4?
I've spent my life buying Apple products, but I probably won't buy an Apple-branded TV — here's why
By Ryan Epps published
Can an Apple TV really ignite the market or will it hurt an already ever-changing ecosystem, one wherein OLEDs are potentially getting ever-cheaper?
Panasonic W95A Mini-LED TV review
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic’s return to the US is a welcome one, bringing a Mini-LED TV to market that rivals even some of the best budget models from Hisense and TCL.
The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.
How to access the secret Roku menus
By Don Reisinger last updated
To learn how to get to your Roku device's secret menus, all you need is quick thumbs and the Roku remote. It'll be quick and easy.
Roku vs Google TV: which OS is best for your next smart TV?
By Ryan Epps last updated
Which smart TV platform is the winning ticket for all of your content needs?
How to fix a Roku remote that's not working
By Marshall Honoroff last updated
Having trouble with a Roku remote that's not working? Well, the good news is that you can probably solve the problem very easily.
Samsung's stunning The Frame TV is $700 off in early Black Friday deal
By Ryan Epps published
Save big on one of Samsung's newest QLEDs in The Frame and turn your living room into an art museum for less.
Best LG TVs in 2025: LG's best OLED and QNED TVs ranked
By Ryan Epps last updated
From entry-level OLED TVs to premium QNED screens, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed.
Apple could be making its own TV — and OLED could be its secret weapon
By Ryan Epps published
Apple might be looking to revive its TV manufacturing plans long-shelved since 2010, which could give LG and Samsung some serious competition.
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