Articles by 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

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

By James Davidson published 6 September 24

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

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

By James Davidson published 5 September 24

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

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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 5 September 24

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.

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Panasonic’s awesome OLED TVs are available in the US - here are 5 reasons you’ll love them

By James Davidson last updated 5 September 24

Two new Panasonic OLED TVs and a mini-LED TV are being released in the US. Here's why that's great news for the US TV market.

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

By James Davidson published 5 September 24

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

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 4 September 24

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.

Get a high-end Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar for cheap with this half-price Labor Day deal

By James Davidson published 2 September 24

The Samsung HW-Q910D is a 9.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar – and this Labor Day deal slashes the price nearly in half.

One of this year's best budget mini-LED 4K TVs just hit a record-low price for Labor Day

By James Davidson published 2 September 24

One of our favorite budget mini-LED TVs, the Hisense U7N, has hit its lowest ever price at Amazon for Labor Day.

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Every Amazon Fire Stick has had its price slashed for Labor Day

By James Davidson published 2 September 24

Amazon Fire TV devices have had their prices slashed for Labor Day, so now's your chance to get the best for less

I love this budget Dolby Atmos soundbar, and this Labor Day deal slashes its price

By James Davidson published 2 September 24

The Hisense AX5125H is easily the best budget Dolby Atmos soundbar system available, and this Labor Day deal at Amazon slashes its already low price even further.

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

By James Davidson published 1 September 24

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

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

By James Davidson published 27 August 24

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

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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 24 August 24

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

The Samsung Q80D is one of our top QLED TVs of 2024 - and it just hit its lowest ever price

By James Davidson published 20 August 24

The Samsung Q80D is already an affordable tour-de-force, but the 55-inch model is now even cheaper than ever before.

Sanus VLT7-B2 review: a sturdy, premium tilting wall-mount for TVs of nearly every size

By James Davidson published 14 August 24

Recommended

The Sanus VLT7 serves a large variety of sizes and has good functionality – but it comes at a price

Want an elite TV for a mid-range price? These 3 sets from last year are awesome and now much cheaper

By James Davidson published 10 August 24

You can save big money by buying a 2023 model-year TV, and in many cases, the features and performance will be equivalent to new TVs.

TCL Nxtframe TV arrives in the US – here are 4 ways it beats Samsung's Frame TV, and 1 it doesn't

By James Davidson published 6 August 24

The TCL Nxtframe has arrived and it looks set to take on the Samsung Frame for title of best ‘Art TV’ – and on paper (or canvas), it looks like it could beat it

Google TV Streamer price leak reveals a big price hike over Chromecast, but it still undercuts the Apple TV 4K

By James Davidson published 5 August 24

The new Google TV Streamer is set to be a rival to the Apple TV 4K, and a pricing leak suggests it will be cheaper – but there'll be a price jump over the Chromecast.

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Hisense U6N review: a plucky, budget mini-LED 4K TV that demonstrates good value

By James Davidson published 4 August 24

The Hisense U6N won't dethrone more premium mini-LED sets any time soon, but it offers mini-LED backlighting for cheaper than any other TV

Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites

By James Davidson published 22 July 24

HMV confirms its physical media sales are on the rise – are we finally seeing people steer away from the ever price-increasing streaming giants?

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I built a total home theater TV and Dolby Atmos sound upgrade for under $1,000 with these Prime Day deals

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

Combining a Hisense mini-LED TV with a Dolby Atmos soundbar gives you a full home theater system on a budget thanks to these Prime Day deals.

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This is the OLED TV Prime Day deal I'd buy – it's a record low, but it's not at Amazon

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

The LG B3 OLED TV was my favorite TV I tested last year, and this Prime Day deal has the 65-inch model at its lowest-ever price – but the deal isn't at Amazon.

The entire Amazon Fire TV Stick range is down to its lowest ever price - here's the one I'd choose

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

Amazon's ever popular range of TV streaming devices, the Fire Stick, is on sale now - with record-low prices on every model.

The Samsung QN800D made me an 8K TV fan and it's hit a record-low price on Prime Day

By James Davidson published 16 July 24

The Samsung QN800D is a mid-range 8K TV and although it's still pricey, this deal gives the 65-inch model a huge discount.

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The 8 best Prime Day gaming TV deals to get, based on our real-world testing

By James Davidson published 16 July 24

If you're looking to upgrade your TV for your gaming, Prime Day is an excellent time to do so – and we've found the best deals to suit every budget.

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