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

Forget 115-inch 4K TVs – TCL says 130-inch sets are coming soon, with 150 inches on the horizon

By James Davidson published 7 June 24

TCL, already familiar with pushing TVs to their boundaries, is looking to dwarf its 115-inch LED TVs with even larger sets as its new manufacturing systems come online.

LG QNED90T/LG QNED91T review: a feature-rich TV that suffers from mini-LED's biggest flaw

By James Davidson published 2 June 24

The LG QNED90T/91T is a decent TV with plenty of smart features. However, its performance is obscured by inconsistent picture and sound quality.

I've been skeptical about 8K, but I'm testing one of Samsung's new 8K mini-LED TVs and I'm starting to believe

By James Davidson published 25 May 24

Samsung has regularly flown the 8K flag and while I have been skeptical in the past, my time with the Samsung QN800D has me thinking differently.

Never lose your remote again – Google TV introduces a new Find My Remote feature in Android 14 for TV

By James Davidson published 22 May 24

Reference to a Find My Remote feature has been found within an early access build of Android 14 for TV – meaning no more lost remotes for Google TV devices.

I saw a Dolby Atmos home theater room using a reference Bowers & Wilkins system and it was mind-blowing

By James Davidson published 18 May 24

A reference-level cinema with $100K-plus worth of equipment to watch A Star is Born and Top Gun: Maverick? Yes, please.

Samsung S95D and Panasonic MZ1500 with sunset image on screen

I tested Samsung's glare-free OLED TV vs a conventional OLED TV – here's what I learned

By James Davidson published 11 May 24

New OLED Glare Free tech dramatically reduces reflections on the Samsung S95D's screen - but how does it compare to a conventional OLED TV?

Technics SL1200M7B turntable at High End Munich 2024

Technics’ turntable collab with Lamborghini brings new meaning to the phrase ‘direct drive motor’

By James Davidson published 9 May 24

Technics has worked with Lamborghini on a motoring-inspired design of its popular SL-1210MK7 DJ turntable.

Samsung Q990D review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar, and now perfect for PS5 and Xbox Series X, too

By James Davidson published 4 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990D offers the best Dolby Atmos experience you can get from a soundbar - and it's also ideal for gamers.

Samsung S95D review: the future of OLED TVs has arrived

By James Davidson last updated 26 April 24

Editor's Choice

Combining OLED tech with AI and anti-reflection screen innovations and nearly every feature you'd need, the Samsung S95D is OLED TV taken to the next level.

LG G1 OLED TV hero image sustainability week 2024

How to buy a good secondhand TV, or make your old TV last longer

By James Davidson published 23 April 24

Buying a secondhand TV is a great way to save money and help prevent waste, but navigating it can be a bit of a minefield - we're here to help with that.

Sony Bravia 9 TV displaying colorful abstract image

Sony dropped OLED for its flagship 2024 TV – here's why

By James Davidson published 21 April 24

Breaking tradition, Sony has opted to use mini-LED tech for its flagship TV in 2024, not OLED. Why have they done that?

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 lifestyle image

Sony's 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbar range has arrived - here's what you need to know

By James Davidson published 17 April 24

Two new soundbars, a wireless speaker system and a personal home theater neckband make up Sony's 2024 audio range.

Sony Bravia 9 mini-LED TV on wooden TV stand

Sony reveals 2024 TV range with next-gen mini-LED – here’s everything you need to know

By James Davidson published 17 April 24

Sony's 2024 TV range has arrived and the company has opted for mini-LED over OLED for its flagship model.

4k Blu-ray players on colored background

Want to get into 4K Blu-ray? Here are 2 players and 5 movies to get you started

By James Davidson published 13 April 24

If you're fed up with streaming and thinking of getting into 4K Blu-ray, we've got some recommendations for players and movies to get you going.

Bose Soundbar 600 on a wooden table beneath a TV

Want an easy TV sound upgrade? Meet 3 budget-friendly Dolby Atmos soundbars that also save on space

By James Davidson published 12 April 24

If you want Dolby Atmos sound without big speakers everywhere, these compact soundbars might be just what you're looking for.

I tested LG's new webOS on its latest TVs – and I loved these 3 big upgrades

By James Davidson published 6 April 24

LG’s 2024 TVs will come with the latest iteration of its smart TV platform, and during my testing of it (on LG’s new mini-LED TV), here are three features I loved.

Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-series TV review: a small TV that gives great value, but struggles elsewhere

By James Davidson published 25 March 24

The Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-series faces a lot of competition and although functional and solid, it's bested by some of its rival sets in most areas.

Want to beat TV reflections? Here are the different types, and how to stop them

By James Davidson published 23 March 24

Reflections on a TV can be a real frustration, so it's important to know what types there are, what new TVs are doing to limit them and how to avoid them yourself.

LG CineBeam Qube 4K portable projector sat on wooden table

LG aims for Samsung's portable projector crown with its stylish new 4K projector

By James Davidson last updated 18 March 24

Updated LG’s answer to the Samsung Freestyle, but with 4K

Philips OLED808 with hot geyser on screen

Here are my four go-to movies for testing new TVs – plus the 4K Blu-ray test disc I can't live without

By James Davidson published 17 March 24

TechRadar uses many different sources in both SDR and HDR formats to test TVs. Here are 4 movies I regularly use in tests, along with details on how I use them.

LG G3 with landscape shot of city at night on screen

LG G3 OLED review: LG's brightest OLED TV ever delivers elite pictures

By James Davidson last updated 15 March 24

Recommended

The LG G3 has outstanding picture quality and excellent performance, thanks in part to the introduction of MLA OLED technology – but it's not quite perfect.

LG B3 OLED with white, snowy mountains displayed on screen

LG B3 review: LG's cheapest OLED TV packs a lot of performance

By James Davidson last updated 15 March 24

Recommended

The LG B3 is the entry-level option in LG's 2023 OLED lineup and offers performance and picture quality above its grade, but it is lacking in a couple of areas.