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

How to download apps on a Samsung smart TV
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung's Tizen OS doesn't offer the most navigable interface, which is why we show you how to find and download apps on your smart TV.

‘Lazarus’ is the only anime I’m hyped for this year — and it’s led by the creator of ‘Cowboy Bebop’
By Ryan Epps published
Shinichirō Watanabe is back and he's got what could be a total banger in 'Lazarus,' an electronic music-imbued thrill ride set in 2055.

7 best TVs for Super Bowl 2025 — our top picks and lowest prices
By Ryan Epps published
Get yourself a Super Bowl TV that suits your Big Game needs.

Forget OLED TVs — this laser projector beams a 300-inch image with 5,000 lumens of brightness
By Ryan Epps published
With a max screen size that can hit 300-inch on a peak luminance of 5,000 lumens, the Optoma UHZ68LV 4K is a TV killer.

I tested this Samsung OLED TV for 2 weeks and it offers the best bang for your buck
By Ryan Epps published
The Samsung S90D is a great fit for those looking to get an excellent OLED at a more affordable price point.

What to watch in February 2025: 17 new movies and shows, including 'Cobra Kai,' 'Yellowjackets' and 'Suits: LA'
By Kelly Woo published
Here are the biggest new titles premiering this month

I just tested Sony’s new $2,200 speaker system and I wish it could do more
By Ryan Epps published
While Sony’s Theater Quad definitely sounds great, there are a few caveats that make me wish the system as a whole could be so much better.

OLED TVs vs QLED TVs: Which TV should you buy?
By Ryan Epps published
We unlock the differences between OLED and QLED TVs so you know just what model you’re getting next.

Sony’s next premium pair of ANC headphones might be closing in on a reveal
By Ryan Epps published
Sony's XM6 launch might be closer than we think based on a new leaked FCC filing.

I played 5 hours of Assassin’s Creed Shadows — and I already want more
By Ryan Epps published
Assassin's Creed is back with another time-bending adventure that sees you tackling feudal Japan and it's hitting all the sweet spots.

Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 is my most anticipated gaming handheld of 2025 — but this one thing has me worried
By Ryan Epps published
My eyes are firmly glued on the Lenovo’s Legion Go successor, but its slight performance upgrades have me concerned most about its pricing.

Surprise! MicroLED TVs aren’t dead after all — and 2025 might be their breakout year
By Ryan Epps published
Not one but two MicroLED TVs were announced at CES 2025, and although the tech might be too pricey for most, it’s set for a resurgence this year.

I liked 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' a lot more than I thought — but there's one big unanswered question
By Ryan Epps published
Can ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ stick the landing or will it share a fate similar to the original crew of the Onyx Cinder?

Samsung's turning all its 2025 TVs into The Frame and I'm here for it
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung's 2025 TV lineup is a beacon of The Frame's success, leveraging similar design ethos to bring the lifestyle chic to the forefront.

LG’s new four-stack OLED could be a game changer for TVs — here’s why
By Ryan Epps published
LG's got an exciting new panel technology it's touting on its new flagship OLEDs and it might well be revolutionary for the market.

Samsung 2025 TVs will change how you feel about AI in the living room
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung is bringing bleeding-edge AI to its new TVs, and it might prove a major step forward for picture enhancements, accessibility, and so much more.

Panasonic TV lineup 2025: new OLED, Mini-LED, and LED TVs announced at CES
By Ryan Epps published
Panasonic isn't done with the US in 2025, bringing two exciting tech-savvy displays and a budget LED to the fold.

The 8 best TVs of CES 2025 (so far)
By Ryan Epps last updated
Witness the future of home entertainment

Panasonic comes out swinging at CES 2025 with new OLED and Mini-LED TVs
By Ryan Epps, Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic has all-new TVs in store for the US crowd, revealing a revamped OLED and Mini-LED while introducing a whole new LED model at CES 2025.

LG kicks off CES 2025 weirdness with a lamp that doubles as a projector
By Ryan Epps last updated
LG’s new lifestyle designs are true innovations with a 3-in-1 projector and all-new 4K ultra short throw model to take the market by storm.

These older LG OLED TVs just got a major free upgrade — see if yours is on the list
By Ryan Epps published
LG’s webOS Renew program has kicked in for its 2022 OLED TVs, providing fresh new features for users of its older sets.

I tried using a Mini PC with a 4K OLED TV and the results surprised me
By Ryan Epps published
A Mini PC and a 4K OLED TV don't sound like a particularly enthralling pairing, but I found the experience to be totally worthwhile.
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