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

The Hisense 116UX on display at CES 2025

Mini-LED TVs will be more competitive than ever in 2025, and we're all the winners

By James Davidson published

Mini-LED TVs look to be big in 2025 as the first punches of a battle between brands are thrown – and that's only good news for us.

The Samsung S90C against a blue background

The best 65-inch TV 2024 for every budget, all tested by our reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.

Disney+

Own a Samsung TV? Good news: Disney Plus is set to start streaming TV shows and movies in HDR10+

By James Davidson published

Disney is set to offer HDR10+ streaming - excellent news for Samsung TV owners

Samsung 8K RGB micro-LED on display at CES 2025

Samsung unveils an 8K TV with an RGB micro-LED backlight at CES, and it could arrive as early as this year

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 The prototype RGB micro-LED TV could be Samsung's 2025 flagship model

The Hisense 163-inch micro-LED TV at CES 2025

Big-screen TVs are everywhere at CES 2025, but I doubt they'll replace projectors anytime soon

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 Big screen TVs may be getting more popular, but projectors still serve as the most popular choice for home theater.

Aurzen Zip projector on table

Forget tri-folding phones – this pocketable folding projector is the companion I want for my 2025 travels

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 You've heard about tri-folding phones, but what about a tri-folding projector?

HDMI 2.1 cable

HDMI 2.2 officially revealed at CES 2025: here's what it means for TVs and gaming consoles

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 HDMI 2.2 specification has arrived, but when we can realistically expect it?

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV lifestyle image

Panasonic announces its 2025 TV lineup, led by a brighter flagship OLED TV with a new Prime Video Calibrated Mode

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 Panasonic's three new TVs include an upgraded flagship OLED, a mini-LED with richer contrast and an entry-level LED model.

Philips Hue's new SmartThings integration

Philips Hue now works with the latest LG TVs, so you can turn your movies or games into a light show

By James Davidson published

Philips Hue is now enabled for 2024 LG TVs, having been available for Samsung TVs since 2022.

The Samsung S95F OLED TV

Samsung claims its latest QD-OLED panel can hit 4,000 nits - but based on my testing last year, I doubt it

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 Samsung's latest QD-OLED panels are tipped to hit 4,000 nits of brightness. But I have my doubts.

LG G5 lifestyle image with LG G5 on wall

The LG G5 OLED TV upgrade I'm most excited about is its least flashy change, but might be its most important

By James Davidson published

It's all about the big jump in fullscreen brightness.

LG M5 OLED lifestyle image with LG M5 showing car on screen with man and dog in front of it

The LG M5 wireless OLED TV might be weirdly the perfect pick for PC gamers, especially with the Nvidia RTX 5080 on the horizon

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 The LG M5 OLED might not be the first TV you think of for PC gaming, but thanks to its wireless connection box and gaming features, it should be on the list.

LG G5 lifestyle image with LG G5 on wall

LG unveils 2025 flagship OLED TV line-up, including brightest-ever models, and smarter wireless 4K video tech

By James Davidson published

LG's latest batch of OLED TVs could be the brightest yet

LG PF600U projector/lamp lifestyle image with woman in seat watching movie

LG's latest projector is also a lamp and a Bluetooth speaker – and there's a tiny new 4K projector too

By James Davidson published

CES 2025 LG adds to its lifestyle AV portfolio

Samsung QN900D on red background

The best 85-inch TVs for 2025: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

4K Blu-ray action movies splayed out on a kitchen counter

I love 4K Blu-ray and although 2024 was a rollercoaster year to be a fan, I'm hopeful for 2025

By James Davidson published

4K Blu-ray had a tumultuous time in 2024, but I'm still hopeful for its growing success in 2025.

Panasonic MZ1500 with butterfly on screen - 4K Blu-ray

Got a new TV? Here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up their TV and how you can avoid them

By James Davidson published

There are settings you should change after buying a new TV. Here are the most common ones people overlook.

Samsung S95D listing image

I tested plenty of TVs in 2024, but these are my personal top 5 models

By James Davidson published

The top 5 TVs I tested in 2024, with mini-LED models leading the charge.

The Mounting Dream tilting TV wall mount against a pink background

Best TV wall mounts of 2025, for all sizes

By James Davidson last updated

Updated Want to know which are the best TV wall mounts? From fixed to tilting and full-motion, we've rounded up one for every TV size.

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The best soundbars 2024 for all budgets, all tested by us

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated From budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.

Best OLED TV hero image with Samsung S95D

The best OLED TVs 2024 for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player on a colourful background with the TechRadar logo

The best 4K Blu-ray players 2024: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson last updated

Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.

Best gaming TV with LG C4 on Cyan background

The best gaming TV 2024 for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

Godzilla (1954) image of buildings on OLED TV

4 new 4K Blu-ray discs to add to your collection in December 2024

By James Davidson published

Four 4K Blu-ray discs from December 2024 that belong in your collection to show off both picture and audio.

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Hisense's Saturn wireless Dolby Atmos speakers could be a huge hit, based on the last Hisense soundbar I reviewed

By James Davidson published

Hisense reveals a Dolby Atmos speaker system as a wireless alternative to a soundbar – and it looks set to take on the Sony Bravia Quad.

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