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
Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ series got me back into ‘Fallout 3’ on PS3, and it’s like I never left
By Ryan Epps published
Prime Video's 'Fallout' suckered me back into the Capital Wasteland on PS3, and I'm in love all over again.
I went hands-on with the Sony ULT Field 1 and it's my new go-to travel speaker
By Ryan Epps published
Not yet ratedSony’s new ULT Field 1 portable speaker is a boombox in a small, compact form made to travel with ease.
Roku TVs just got a big free upgrade — here’s the top 3 features
By Ryan Epps last updated
Roku has added a slew of enhancements to its interface, including a robust Smart Picture feature that dynamically adjusts picture quality and artful Backdrops.
The new Roku Pro Series is a better, cheaper version of Samsung's The Frame
By Ryan Epps last updated
Roku is adding a brand-new QLED TV to its lineup that pushes the bounds on budget displays with the Roku Plus Series.
TCL just announced a new 98-inch QD Mini-LED TV with an eye-searing 3,500 nits of brightness
By Ryan Epps published
TCL is set to bring to market a Mini-LED TV built with a 120W speaker, 144Hz refresh rate, and brightness that hits 3500 nits, making this a gamer’s paradise.
‘Tokyo Vice’ finale hits all the sweets spots — and makes me crave season 3
By Ryan Epps published
With the final episode of ‘Tokyo Vice’ bringing Tozawa’s reign to a close, what will become of this thrilling look into the beautiful world of 1990s Japan?
Nothing teases new release for April — and it could be a major AirPods rival
By Ryan Epps published
In its newest social product tease, Nothing brings together a yellow frog and a beetle as it gears up for a potential major earbud launch come April 18.
Roku just announced a free NBA channel — here’s everything you get
By Ryan Epps published
Roku TV home screens will soon become a sports hub via a free ad-supported NBA channel with news, highlights, documentaries, and more.
Apple Beats Solo 4 rumored to launch soon — here's what we know
By Ryan Epps last updated
Beats Solo headphones have been dormant since 2016, but they're set to return as soon as this week, according to a report in Bloomberg.
What to watch in April 2024: 15 new movies and shows coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our guide on what to watch in April 2024 include 'Fallout,' 'Welcome to Wrexham' and 'Star Trek: Discovery'
LG’s webOS 23 finally lands on these older TV models — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps last updated
As part of its webOS Re:New Program, LG is updating its 2022 TVs with modern features.
Rise of the Rōnin is the Dark Souls and Ghost of Tsushima mix I always wanted
By Ryan Epps published
Rise of the Rōnin puts you into a world wracked by no uncertain evils that only push your sword-fighting skills ever-forward in a cyclical challenge of art blended with history.
I just tested the LG UR9000 and I’m slightly underwhelmed
By Ryan Epps published
LG’s UR9000 lacks the premium upgrades and performance that other TVs at its price point are leveraging, but it might work for folks as a secondary screen.
New breakthrough could fix the biggest problem with OLED TVs
By Ryan Epps last updated
We might soon see an end to the dreaded OLED burn-in that has plagued such displays following a breakthrough out of the University of Cambridge.
LG is holding webOS24 hostage for a year before older TVs get the update
By Ryan Epps published
LG might be intentionally delaying software updates on older OLED TVs to make newer models more appealing.
LG is quietly switching panels on its 2024 QNED TVs — why it's a big deal
By Ryan Epps published
LG is set to leverage different panel types for its 2024 QNEDs, specifically the 98-inch QNED89T and potentially more in that range.
I just experienced the LG G4 OLED TV and I'm dismayed
By Ryan Epps published
The upcoming G4 OLED TV is the star of LG’s 2024 TV lineup, but its premium price and lackluster AI enhancements make me wish for more.
TCL’s next Mini-LED TV could blow away Samsung and Hisense — here’s how
By Ryan Epps published
With TCL gearing up to release its flagship 2025 X11H early in China, reports suggest the Mini-LED TV could have brightness specs that beat some Samsung models.
Thousands of Roku accounts hacked including credit cards — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
Roku released a notice highlighting a widespread data breach hitting as many as 15,000 customers, with stolen credit cards and password information now out in the wild.
‘Shogun’ and ‘Tokyo Vice’ successes expose a big gap in streaming services — and it’s time to fix it
By Ryan Epps published
The star of both ‘Tokyo Vice’ and ‘Shogun’ aren’t the faces on the posters but Japan itself — and that calls for some much-needed emulation.
Best TVs for March Madness — OLED, QLED, and Mini-LED top picks
By Ryan Epps published
As the basketball extravaganza of March Madness fast approaches, you’ll want a stellar display to keep up with the action-packed thrill ride. Here are some recommendations for top March Madness TVs.
Your Roku will stop working unless you agree to its new terms — what to know and how to get around it
By Ryan Epps published
Roku is rolling out new guidelines on its dispute policies, which is leaving users unable to use devices until they agree to the new terms.
Samsung 2024 OLED TVs could have a huge difference depending on model — what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is set to release a variety of OLED TVs this year with differing panel technologies, and consumers won’t be able to choose.
This is the brightest projector I’ve ever tested — and it might be the best, too
By Ryan Epps published
At $3,500, Epson’s LS800 might well be one of the very best UST projector’s on the market thanks to its 4,000 lumens of brightness and killer gaming specs.
‘Blue Giant’ isn’t just for jazz fans — it’s the best anime film coming to streaming this year
By Ryan Epps published
As an avid jazz enjoyer and anime enthusiast, ‘Blue Giant’ was a raw escape into the world of blues in Japan and you don’t have to love the music to appreciate this animated experience.
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