Ryan Epps

New York

12th-dimensional time traveler, writer, & video essayist | staff writer @ Tom's Guide bylines: Tech Times, TheGamer, PCGuide, Digital Trends, & IBT

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Articles

Wireless TVs are on the rise and could be the future of displays - here's why they're both good and bad

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

There's a very good chance that, when you go to buy your next TV, it won't connect directly to your soundbar, game systems or streaming players via HDMI. Instead it could be a wireless TV that takes all of its inputs and outputs, and houses them in a box that sits a few feet away from your screen. Samsung is a huge proponent of the wireless TV movement, bringing to market three new models this year in the S95F OLED, QN990F 8K Mini-LED, and The Frame Pro QLED.
5 ways the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 can revive the series and beat the AirPods

1 week ago | inkl.com | Ryan Epps

Critical reception was mediocre, with reviews ranging from disappointing to moderately good, which doesn’t cut it when facing powerhouses like the AirPods Pro 2 and the category-leading Sony WF-1000XM5. Our staff writer, Ryan Epps, wrote a favorable review but brought attention to each product’s glaring flaws. Tom’s Guide even compared the and found the predecessor to be superior. Poor marketing and questionable decisions didn’t help much either.
Cloud gaming services hit LG TVs - but they can’t replace my console

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

Cloud gaming is becoming even more accessible. Some of the best TVs now offer a wide swath of cloud gaming services, giving you unbridled access to your favorite games. Recently, Xbox Game Pass landed on LG TVs. The brand is finally joining Samsung, who for a while corralled the largest selection of cloud gaming services in its TVs.But even as Game Pass finds a new home one some of the best LG TVs, will it move the needle for cloud gaming's popularity?
Cloud gaming services hit LG TVs — but they can’t replace my console | Flipboard

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Epps

1 day agoXbox price hike be damned. SAVE $45: As of May 1, Amazon's cloud gaming bundle — which includes the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna controller — is on sale for just $84.98. That's 35% off the usual cost of $129.98. While Microsoft is raising Xbox console and controller prices, Amazon is taking a …
Surprise! Hisense’s brand new Mini-LED TV is already down by $450 on Amazon

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

Looking for your next big TV replacement? I think I've found the perfect LCD for you, and it comes just a month after Hisense announced its newest lineup. Right now, you can get the 65-inch Hisense U7QG Mini-LED TV for $1,049. That's a 30% discount on this 2025 model, slashing this brand new Mini-LED TV down by $450. This is a limited time deal, so be sure to jump on this while it still lasts.
7 tips and tricks to make your Fire TV even better

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

Fire TV casts a wide net in terms of devices. Not only is it among some of the best streaming devices, but it's also baked into some of the best OLED TVs, as well. Whether you're running Amazon's Fire TV interface on an actual display, such as the Panasonic Z95A OLED, or a streaming stick, like the Fire TV HD, these tricks will help you get the most out of your device. These include everything from audio adjustments to privacy changes.
Forget OLED TVs - I tested this laser projector that beams a 150-inch image in beautiful HDR

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

I love projectors. They're certainly are an acquired taste and sometimes require a ton of TLC to function properly, but they can turn your living room space into an experience all its own. And that's exactly what the Hisense L9Q did when I saw it at an event in New York City. The upgraded set, which takes over for last year's Hisense L9H, improves upon its predecessor with a 5,000:1 contrast ratio and 150-inch screen size, outpacing all of the best TVs in terms of screen real estate.
Samsung QN990F vs Samsung QN900D: Which 8K QLED TV should you buy?

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

While 8K TVs might be on their way out, Samsung's sticking to the market in force. It's set to launch not one but two 8K models within its 2025 TV lineup, with the QN990F set to be its flagship in the range. We were privy to a recent hands-on with the new QN990F Neo QLED TV and it raises the question: how well does the new 8K TV stand up to its predecessor? Our review of last year's Samsung QN900D gave that TV a perfect score. We hailed the QN900D's upscaling chops and incredible brightness.
I just tested this cheap LG QNED TV - and it's miles behind Hisense and TCL

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

The LG QNED80T is the most affordable entry in LG's 2024 QNED TV lineup. Although the QNED80T is competitively priced, I found its concessions are hard to overlook, even for people shopping on a budget. Its picture isn't terrible and there's a decent selection of gaming features here. However, the QNED80T lacks key features found on similarly priced models, like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, as well as Mini-LED backlighting that can be found on rival sets from Hisense and TCL.
Nebula just launched a new outdoor 3,500-lumen projector - and it’s totally liquid cooled

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Ryan Epps

Nebula is gearing up to launch one of the best projectors that leverages liquid cooling to beam cinematic-quality images on your patio, outside deck, or backyard. Called the Nebula X1, this outdoor projector aims to be ultra-portable yet still give movie theater-grade performance. It's built on a triple-laser design and uses liquid cooling to diminish fan noise, one of the biggest problems with projectors.