James Davidson

James Davidson

TV Hardware Staff Writer, Home Entertainment

James is the TV Hardware Staff Writer at TechRadar. After studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, he rekindled a childhood love for writing and creating stories that soon translated into the world of freelance writing, primarily for music blogs. Eventually getting into the world of TV and hi-fi, James honed a knowledge and passion for all things audio and visual. He is now bringing this experience to Tech Radar to write about the latest TV- related tech and give readers all the info they need. When not writing and reading about the latest audio and visual goodies, James can be found gaming, reading, watching rugby or coming up with another idea for a novel. 

Articles by: James Davidson

TCL C855 with Google TV on screen

There's no escaping smart TV ads, as Google TV adds them into its once ad-free 'apps-only' mode

By James Davidson published

Google TV introduces banner ads into its 'apps-only' mode, which was previously ad-free, in a number of European countries.

Sony UBP-X700 on white stand listing image

Sony UBP-X700 review: a brilliant budget player that's great for Dolby Vision

By James Davidson published

Recommended

The Sony UBP-X700 is a great 4K Blu-ray player with a superb picture and a good number of features at a price that won't break the bank.

Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar with Halloween theme over the top

Looking to upgrade your Halloween movie marathon? Here are 3 soundbars sure to give you an extra scare

By James Davidson published

Horror movies can be all the more scary with proper sound, so here are three soundbars that could add some scares to your Halloween movie marathon.

TCL S5400 and Toshiba LF2F53DB side by side with butterfly on screen

I tested two 32-inch TVs side-by-side, and you can get a budget bargain if you know where to look

By James Davidson published

After putting two cheap 32-inch TVs side-by-side, I realised there's more going on than meets the eye.

The iPad Mini 7 next to a DJI Air 3S drone, and the Amazon Fire TV Stick

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Apple iPad Mini 7 launch to the major Amazon Kindle refresh

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Apple, Amazon, DJI, and more for October 19, 2024.

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The new Xbox Series X offers a cheaper version without the 4K Blu-ray player disc drive – could we be seeing the loss of another Trojan horse for cinephiles?

By James Davidson published

With Microsoft's latest Xbox Series X not including a disc drive as standard, 4K Blu-ray has suffered another blow.

Samsung QN90D with Game Hub on screen

Samsung TVs’ free update to One UI is already happening – here are the changes coming to TVs

By James Davidson published

Samsung's One UI software, which is used in its phones, is being rolled out to its TVs far earlier than expected, making interface and design upgrades and changes.

Dolby Atmos Studio at Dolby HQ London

I didn't care for Dolby Atmos music, but this one mind-blowing experience made me a believer

By James Davidson published

I was not a believer in Dolby Atmos music, but a trip to Dolby's Atmos production studio changed my mind.

Dolby screening room in London

I experienced Dolby's reference 34-speaker Dolby Atmos theater – and it made me appreciate the importance of movie theaters

By James Davidson published

Dolby's 34-speaker screening room reminded me just how magical movie theaters can be.

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Disney's 4K Blu-rays are finally getting Dolby Vision HDR – including two of this year's biggest movies

By James Davidson published

The popular HDR format is set to feature on Disney's future 4K Blu-ray releases - with support already available on Disney Plus.

LG G4 with LG channels screensaver ad on display

Your LG TV will now show screensaver ads, even on OLEDs – but here’s how to turn them off

By James Davidson published

Not even LG's premium OLEDs can escape ads - thankfully there's a way to turn them off.

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Samsung Q60D review: a solid QLED TV under pressure by entry-level mini-LED TVs

By James Davidson published

It's missing key features and faces tough budget mini-LED competition, but there's still plenty to like about Samsung's entry-level Q60D QLED TV.

Hisense U8N mini-LED TV on blue background

The best mini-LED TVs 2025 for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Al Griffin published

We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.

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Samsung QN90D review: an impressive mini-LED TV that's ideal for sports

By James Davidson last updated

Recommended

Samsung's QN90D faces tough competition from more affordable mini-LED TVs, but its high brightness and excellent motion handling should sway sports fans.

Three phones with BOE OLED display with green bird on screen

This new OLED panel hits 95% color gamut, outshining some of the best LG and Samsung TVs by 10-25%

By James Davidson published

BOE unveiled an OLED prototype display that can achieve 95% of the Rec.2020 color gamut – a step-up from LG and Samsung.

Sony Bravia projector 9 and 8 projectors on stand at CEDIA Expo

Sony introduces two new high-end 4K projectors to add to its powerhouse 2024 AV range

By James Davidson published

Sony adds two new 4K projectors, the Bravia Projector 9 and 8, to its already stacked 2024 AV product lineup.

Home theater space with red seating and screen showing Dune 2

6 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson published

These six examples of the home theater design state of the art will make you want your own theater to hide away in.

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Hisense announces its own surround system alternative to the Sony Bravia Theater Quad

By James Davidson published

Hisense's alternative 360 surround system - the HT Saturn - looks set to take on the Sony Bravia Quad

Apple TV 4K remote control on gray background

I can't wait for Bluetooth 6.0 to bring Apple TV 4K's best feature to other TVs

By James Davidson published

Bluetooth 6.0 is set to bring a suite of new features to multiple devices - including a brand super accuracte 'Find my remote' feature

Hisense TV and projector showing scene from Star Wars

Want a big home theater screen on a budget? I tested a 100-inch TV and a 100-inch ultra short throw projector side by side and here's what I learned

By James Davidson published

Home theater fans often must choose between projectors and TVs, and I got to compare a Hisense 100-inch TV and a 100-inch Ultra Short Throw projector to see which was best.

Man working out in front of Samsung TV with TechnoGym app

Your Samsung TV will soon get a new free home gym upgrade thanks to Technogym classes

By James Davidson published

Technogym and Samsung are bringing a new app to 2024 Samsung TVs – so your TV can double as your home gym.

Intel Lunar Lake concept

Intel's new chips have the latest video format that could solve streaming service's biggest issue, but it might be a while before your TV gets it

By James Davidson published

The next-gen VVC video codec is in Intel's Lunar Lake chips and it should arrive on TVs in the future, bringing more efficient streaming.

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Here are my top 3 TVs I've reviewed in 2024 so far, from elite OLED to affordable mini-LED

By James Davidson published

There have been some incredible TVs in 2024 so far – these are the best three I've personally reviewed

Samsung QN800D with Tizen home page on screen

Samsung promises free updates for its TVs for 7 years, fixing one of their biggest issues

By James Davidson published

Samsung has revealed that it will commit to 7 years worth of upgrades to its Tizen smart TV platform – a long awaited announcement

Panasonic MZ1500 and Samsung QN90D with sunset on screen

I tested a mid-range OLED and a flagship mini-LED 4K TV side by side – here's what you need to know before you buy

By James Davidson published

What happens when a flagship Samsung mini-LED goes up against a mid-range Panasonic OLED? Both what you would and wouldn’t expect.

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