Articles by Al Griffin, Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US

Al Griffin is Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, US at TechRadar. Previously the editor of Sound & Vision magazine, he brings nearly three decades of journalism experience to the position, and has contributed to a wide range of print and online outlets including Wirecutter, ProjectorCentral, The SoundStage! Network, Popular Science, and HD Guru. An ISF-trained video calibrator, Al specializes in TV and projector testing and has also written countless audio equipment reviews ranging from speakers and subwoofers to integrated amps. An avowed movie fanatic, he spends his free time holed up in his home theater, and is also an avid cyclist.

Articles by: Al Griffin

Android TV's next free update promises faster performance, better accessibility and more energy saving options

By Al Griffin published 15 May 24

Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, Android TV 14 holds a range of features to improve the smart TV platform's performance and usability.

Samsung QN900D review: the best 8K TV yet… and one of the best TVs of any kind

By Al Griffin last updated 12 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Samsung QN900D pushes the 8K envelope, mainly by making 4K images look exceptionally good and giving gaming a high-speed boost.

Samsung S85D OLED TV in living room setting

Samsung's new, cheaper OLED TVs are now available to buy

By Al Griffin published 6 May 24

Samsung's entry-level S85D series has arrived, providing a less expensive OLED TV option that still offers premium features.

LG CineBeam Q review: a portable 4K projector with style

By Al Griffin published 28 April 24

Recommended

LG's latest 4K projector brings a dash of style to the portable category, and it uses the same WebOS smart TV system as the company's TVs

MJ and Spider-Man leap off the top of a bridge in Spider-Man: No Way Home

I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made

By Al Griffin published 21 April 24

My behind-the-scenes Sony Pictures Studios tour showed me the magic of Foley effects, ADR, soundtrack mixing and more.

A Boston Dynamics robot, the Nothing Ear (a), and Humane AI pin on a green background.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech news stories from Boston Dynamic's new robot to Sony's OLED-beating Micro-LED TV tech

By Hamish Hector published 20 April 24

Here's your tech news round up for April 20, 2024, with the 8 biggest stories from Boston Dynamics, Humane AI, and Sony.

Sony Bravia Theater Quad spaker system with TV in comfortable living room

I listened to Sony’s new Bravia Theater Quad system, and it's full-fat Dolby Atmos without wires

By Al Griffin published 18 April 24

Sony's new 4.0.4-channel wireless speaker system is a lifestyle-friendly package that doesn't compromise on sonic immersion.

Sony Bravia 9 backlight demo showing images on screen and on raw backlight

I’ve seen Sony’s impressive new mini-LED TV backlight tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin published 17 April 24

Sony's new flagship mini-LED TV combines high brightness with OLED-like blacks, closing the gap between the two technologies.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar on TV stand with colorful abstract image on screen

I tried Klipsch’s affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar – and Sonos and Bose have been put on notice

By Al Griffin published 14 April 24

Klipsch's new Flexus Core 200 is an impressive Dolby Atmos model that should shake up the budget soundbar space.

I watched Avatar on the Apple Vision Pro and this is how you do 3D movies at home

By Al Griffin published 17 March 24

I watched Avatar in Cinematic High Frame Rate 3D on the Apple Vision Pro and now I want a mixed-reality headset.

LG C3 OLED TV showing image of pink butterfly onscreen

LG C3 OLED review: a picture-perfect TV for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin last updated 15 March 24

Recommended

LG's mid-range TV is a feature-packed option for gamers and movie fans. You can spend more on an OLED and you can also spend less, but the C3 seems just right.