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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Samsung's adding even more games and making its Gaming Hub a place to bring the whole family together — and you won't even need a gaming controller.

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Google's new TV Streamer goes toe-to-toe Apple's prominent set-top box to see which among them is worth your hard-earned dollars.

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As two of the most premium OLED TVs in 2025, the LG G5 and Sony Bravia 8 II boast the most epic metrics and features you can buy in a display. But which one is truly your best option?

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Rumors continue to circulate on the next iteration of the Apple TV 4K, which is now said to boast an A17 Pro chip, gifting it access to Apple Intelligence.

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Budget TVs and smaller sizes are the way to go when on the hunt for a back-to-school display, and I've found a good range of options that will ace all your pre-reqs.

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It feels like TV speakers are just getting worse every year, but I'd be willing to pay even more to get better performance out of my TV's audio.

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Roku's Howdy has officially launched on devices and TVs, but you never clicked download. Here's how you can get rid of it.

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Is the Hisense U8QG a standout Mini-LED TV, or will TCL's flagship reign supreme?

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Android 14 is bringing some massive upgrades to Google TV on Sony displays with the Realtek chip, like performance boosts and special energy modes.

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Sony's new RGB Mini-LED TV is just around the corner, and it could outshine other 2026 sets with its impressive performance.

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Days of a Reddit standoff over a recent patch to Sonos speakers have culminated in a positive spin for Sonos users. But boy, did it get weird.

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The Sony Bavia 8 II was the star of Value Electronics' recent TV shootout against LG, Samsung, and Panasonic flagships, but what does this crowning mean for everyday TV buyers?

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There are quite a few OLEDs available right now at steep discounts.

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Yamaha is once again redefining home audio with a new Dolby Atmos soundbar built to be the most immersive 3D audio experience ever.

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Setting up parental controls on your smart TV is a simple process and gives you peace of mind when you're not in front of the screen with your kids.

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Can the Hisense U8QG topple LG's QNED92, or can the cheaper Mini-LED TV eek out a win? Here's our verdict.

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With the public beta of tvOS 26 you'll have to upgrade your Apple TV device to try all the cool new features — including the slick, new liquid glass design.

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Going back to school or heading off to college? These are the TVs you'll want to look at for your dorm upgrade.

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Sony's Bravia 8 II OLED has been crowned 'King of TV' in Value Electronics' TV shootout, beating out LG, Samsung, and Panasonic.

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The LG C5 and TCL QM8K are well within the same ballpark in terms of price, but which might prove the better buy when shopping for your next TV upgrade?

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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.

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Sling TV is adding even more channels to its existing lineup of add-supported content on its Freestream platform.

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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.
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