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

The best 32-inch TV for 2024: small screens for any budget

By James Davidson last updated 20 November 24

The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.

The best Samsung TV 2024: our top Samsung QLED, Neo QLED, and 8K picks

By James Davidson last updated 20 November 24

Updated Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.

The best 120Hz 4K TVs 2024, ideal for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated 20 November 24

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

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85-inch TV Black Friday deals 2024: the best early offers on Hisense, Samsung and more

By James Davidson last updated 19 November 24

Updated Black Friday isn't here just yet, but there are still some excellent 85-inch Black Friday TV deals live -- and we've put all our top deals into this guide.

Best OLED TV 2024: stunning sets from LG, Sony and Samsung

By Matt Bolton last updated 18 November 24

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

Black Friday 65-inch TV deals 2024: the best early offers on Samsung, LG and more live now

By James Davidson last updated 18 November 24

Black Friday is less than two weeks away, but there are already incredible Black Friday 65-inch TV deals live. We've put all the best early deals we've found in this guide.

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Sonos Black Friday 2024 deals: the best early deals live now

By James Davidson last updated 18 November 24

Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away, but some Sonos Black Friday deals are already live, so we'll be listing the best we find in this guide.

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Black Friday TV deals 2024: the best early offers on TVs from Samsung, LG, Hisense and more

By James Davidson last updated 18 November 24

Black Friday draws near, but there are still tons of TV deals live now from a wide range of retailers on a long list of TVs. Check out our guide for the best we've seen so far.

Don't wait until Black Friday – Samsung's best cheap QLED TV just hit a record-low price at Amazon

By James Davidson published 18 November 24

Samsung makes some of the best QLED TVs available and you can its cheapest set for even less thanks to this early Black Friday deal

Panasonic Z85A review: a superb OLED TV that delivers on nearly every front

By James Davidson published 17 November 24

Recommended

A great mid-range OLED

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from AI grannies taunting scammers, and Amazon shuttering freevee

By Hamish Hector published 16 November 24

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Amazon, Sony, O2 and more for November 16, 2024.

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The best 65-inch TV 2024: big screens for every budget

By Matt Bolton last updated 15 November 24

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

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The best gaming TV for 2024: TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated 14 November 24

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.

Amazon unveils all-new Fire TV products, including an Omni mini-LED TV to take aim at Hisense and TCL, plus a Dolby Atmos soundbar

By James Davidson published 14 November 24

Amazon adds new products to its Fire TV range, with a new mini-LED in its Omni series and a new soundbar – plus a refresh of an old favorite.

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The best 8K TVs for 2024: from Samsung, LG and Sony

By Al Griffin last updated 12 November 24

Buying Guide The best 8K TVs are for when 4K just doesn't quite cut it, and can even be found for less than you'd expect.

Buying a big-screen TV this Black Friday? Here are 3 key features to consider when you're shopping

By James Davidson published 9 November 24

It can be tempting to buy a big-screen TV on Black Friday, especially when it's a cheap price - here are 3 features you should be looking for when browsing the big TV deals.

I review TVs for a living and this record-low price on the Hisense U8N is one of the best early Black Friday deals I've seen

By James Davidson published 8 November 24

Summarise the deal here

The best 85-inch TVs for 2024: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated 7 November 24

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?

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3 new 4K Blu-ray discs you should add to your collection in November 2024

By James Davidson published 2 November 24

Welcome to the Blu-ray Bounty, where we highlight new 4K Blu-rays you should add to your collection. Here are your 3 discs for November 2024.

The Samsung S95D is our TV of the Year – and it's thanks to a mix of old and new tech

By James Davidson published 1 November 24

The Samsung S95D earns the title of TV of the Year at the TechRadar Choice Awards 2024 with AI and a matte screen's help.

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

By James Davidson published 30 October 24

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

The best soundbars for 2024: TV audio upgrades for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated 29 October 24

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

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

By James Davidson last updated 28 October 24

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

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

By James Davidson published 26 October 24

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.

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

By James Davidson published 26 October 24

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.

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