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

LG G3 with landscape shot of city at night on screen

What's the difference between a cheap and premium OLED TV? You might be surprised

By James Davidson published

Premium and cheaper OLED TVs may have had very different specs in the past, but what you can get out of a cheaper model now is surprising – and that can only be a good thing.

KEF LS50 Meta speakers in living room environment with TV

'Studio quality' wireless speakers sound ideal, but nothing beats a wired setup – yet

By James Davidson published

Wireless speakers may be getting more impressive, with AIAIAI releasing the UNIT-4, the world's first wireless studio monitor speakers, but a wired setup is still the best

Sony A75L mounted on grey wall, lifestyle image

Sony's cheapest OLED TV is now available – here's what you're getting for your money

By James Davidson published

The A75L is Sony’s entry-level OLED in its 2023 TV range and provides just as good specs as the Sony A80L, but will we see big discounts on Black Friday for it?

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I wall mount a lot of TVs – here are 4 tips to help you avoid a headache

By James Davidson published

Mounting a TV to a wall can be a monumental task for some, but it doesn’t have to be.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar in front of a TV on a wooden surface

Bose’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar uses AI to try to take down the Sonos Arc

By James Davidson published

The Bose Smart Ultra soundbar sounds like it could be a rival to the Sonos Arc, with one particularly interesting new sound mode – AI Dialogue.

LG B3 OLED with white, snowy mountains displayed on screen

I tried the LG B3 and it’s the dark horse of OLED TVs in 2023 – here’s why

By James Davidson published

After spending some time with the LG B3, it’s clear there is more to this TV than meets the eye.

A TV remote poiting at a screen of blurry TV banner images

5 TV settings that are making your picture worse and how to fix them

By James Davidson published

These TV picture settings may be hindering your display’s image, despite the fact the manufacturers think they’re improvements.

Hisense U8K TV in CES 2023 booth

Hisense upstages TCL by adding a gigantic 100-inch mini-LED TV

By James Davidson published

Hisense has announced a new 100-inch version of two of its most popular models for the UK and US, adding to the ever competitive big screen TV market.

LG MAGNIT 118-inch TV on display in living room

I want LG's 118-inch micro-LED 4K TV, but I'll never be able to afford it

By James Davidson published

LG adds to its big-screen lineup with its new micro-LED TV, but you'll need deep pockets to get this next-gen TV.

SL-1200GR2 turntable on brown stand

Technics' next-gen SL-1200 turntables are here and they’re as impressive as you'd expect

By James Davidson published

Technics adds to its iconic SL-1200 lineup with two new models that come with a whole host of improvements.

Spotify app on a smartphone next to a pair of true wireless earbuds

Spotify could remove one of its best features for non-subscribers

By James Davidson published

Spotify could remove another feature from its free tier in a bid to push users to go premium.

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How to set up a Dolby Atmos home theater system

By James Davidson published

Ready to upgrade your home theater but have no idea where to start? We're here to help with this guide on what you'll need

TCL X955 in two sizes on display on black stand

TCL’s 115-inch TV is the projector alternative we need but we’ll have to wait

By James Davidson published

TCL’s latest big screen is available in China, but it won't be launched worldwide this year.

Samsung S90C TV showing a pink swirling image on a shadowy background

Samsung’s LG-made OLED TVs are coming to Europe with a less confusing name… sort of

By James Davidson published

Samsung aims to make its lineup of WOLED TVs less confusing, but doesn’t quite succeed in its goal.

The Samsung S95B OLED TV on a TV stand.

Your TV's sound modes explained – from Standard to Movie to Sport

By James Davidson published

Wondering if there really is a difference between all those sound modes for your TV speakers? There is and we’ll help explain what sets them apart from each other.

DTS Play-Fi display with blue and purple lighting

DTS’ new wireless Play-Fi update could solve Dolby Atmos’ biggest annoyance

By James Davidson published

DTS adds to its already impressive wireless audio ecosystem with a new update that supports 12 channels.

The Sony A95K, the first commercial QD-OLED TV

The time of OLED TVs is over - make way for QD-OLED

By James Davidson last updated

Now that QD-OLED TVs are becoming more accessible, regular OLED display tech finds itself fading into obscurity.

TCL X955 on display with astronaut on screen

TCL launches a new flagship QD mini-LED TV that should make Samsung worried

By James Davidson published

With more 98-inch models added to its already stacked TV lineup, TCL looks to be the main choice for large screens.

LG StanbyME Go next to dog and golf club

LG's suitcase TV is here – and it's definitely one to watch

By James Davidson published

Ever wanted to take your TV away with you? Thanks to LG, it'll be a lot easier to do

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Google just removed one of Chromecast’s most useful features

By James Davidson published

The removal of guest mode from Chromecast could be a real hindrance for some people

The LG C3 42-inch TV

Finally, smaller OLED TVs could be coming – and we desperately need them

By James Davidson published

LG Display is making smaller OLED panels, which could pave the way for 32-inch OLED TVs and fill a much needed gap in the market.

Sony X90L on a yellow wall

Sony's new 98-inch 4K TV is pricier than TCL's and Samsung's – but is it better?

By James Davidson published

Sony has joined the 4K 98-inch TV market, but its debut offering is way pricier than TCL's and Samsung's.

Hisense U8K TV in CES 2023 booth

5 reasons why Hisense and TCL are set to dominate the mini-LED TV market

By James Davidson published

The mini-LED TV market is set to have some new leaders as budget brands like Hisense and TCL dominate the space.

A remote control pointing at a TV screen with a Netflix logo

Netflix thinks you’ve got surround sound – this simple trick fixes it

By James Davidson published

This handy trick will help you get better quality sound while watching Netflix through your TV speakers or sound system.

TiVo TV OS home menu on a TV

TiVo is coming to smart TVs next year and I think it's a threat to Roku, Google and Fire TVs

By James Davidson published

Xperi is bringing the TiVo OS to Europe next year, with Sharp being its first named partner.

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