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

TCL S5400 and Toshiba LF2F53DB side by side with butterfly on screen

I tested two 32-inch TVs side-by-side, and you can get a budget bargain if you know where to look

By James Davidson published

After putting two cheap 32-inch TVs side-by-side, I realised there's more going on than meets the eye.

The iPad Mini 7 next to a DJI Air 3S drone, and the Amazon Fire TV Stick

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Apple iPad Mini 7 launch to the major Amazon Kindle refresh

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Apple, Amazon, DJI, and more for October 19, 2024.

Xbox Series X digital edition and galaxy edition and xbox series s 2024 models

The new Xbox Series X offers a cheaper version without the 4K Blu-ray player disc drive – could we be seeing the loss of another Trojan horse for cinephiles?

By James Davidson published

With Microsoft's latest Xbox Series X not including a disc drive as standard, 4K Blu-ray has suffered another blow.

Samsung QN90D with Game Hub on screen

Samsung TVs’ free update to One UI is already happening – here are the changes coming to TVs

By James Davidson published

Samsung's One UI software, which is used in its phones, is being rolled out to its TVs far earlier than expected, making interface and design upgrades and changes.

Dolby Atmos Studio at Dolby HQ London

I didn't care for Dolby Atmos music, but this one mind-blowing experience made me a believer

By James Davidson published

I was not a believer in Dolby Atmos music, but a trip to Dolby's Atmos production studio changed my mind.

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Sonos' surprisingly powerful cheap soundbar just had its price slashed for Prime Day – it's a great deal

By James Davidson published

The Sonos Ray is a compact bar with great sound, and this Prime Day deal makes it more affordable than ever.

LG B4 and LG C4 Big Savings deal image

I test gaming TVs for a living, and these are the best cheap gaming OLED TV deals during Prime Day

By James Davidson published

LG's OLED TVs make for perfect gaming companions – and these are the best deals available on select models

OLED TV deal image with LG C4, Samsung S95D and Sony Bravia 8 featured

I test OLED TVs for a living and these are the 4 best Prime Day deals I've found

By James Davidson published

OLED TV deals are all around for Prime Day and these offers on OLEDs from LG, Samsung and more are not to be missed.

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Amazon Fire TV Sticks are back to their lowest-ever price for Prime Day – including both 4K models

By James Davidson published

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

Samsung HW-Q990D price cut deal image

This Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar is one of the best I've ever tested – and its price has just been slashed for Prime Day

By James Davidson published

The phenomenal Samsung HW-Q990D, the best of Dolby Atmos soundbars, gets a $400 discount.

Sony Bravia 8 lowest price deal image

Sony's stunning Bravia 8 OLED TV has hit a record-low price for Prime Day

By James Davidson published

The 65-inch Bravia 8 hits its lowest ever price in the US and UK.

Samsung S95D Prime Day October 2024 deal image

I loved the Samsung S95D when I tested it – and it's just hit a record-low price for Prime Day

By James Davidson published

The 65-inch Samsung S95D OLED TV hits a record-low price thanks to an $800 discount ahead of Prime Day.

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Sonos' best soundbar has hit a record-low price for Prime Day

By James Davidson last updated

The Sonos Arc (Black) has had a rare discount, slashing its price for Amazon Prime Day

LG C4 OLED TV

The LG C4 is one of our favorite OLED TVs – and it's at a record-low price ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson published

The LG C4, one of 2024's best TVs, has seen its 55-inch model hit it's lowest ever price - and it's not even Prime Day yet.

Dolby screening room in London

I experienced Dolby's reference 34-speaker Dolby Atmos theater – and it made me appreciate the importance of movie theaters

By James Davidson published

Dolby's 34-speaker screening room reminded me just how magical movie theaters can be.

Philips OLED+959 with crab on screen

I saw Philips' ultra-bright new OLED TV with awesome built-in Dolby Atmos sound – and it's really going to shake things up

By James Davidson published

Philips' 2024 flagship TV, the OLED+959, could be a real gamechanger in the 2024 TV market.

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Philips OLED909 review: a superb OLED TV with a great feature LG and Samsung can’t match

By James Davidson published

Recommended

The Philips OLED909 has Ambilight to set itself apart from the OLED TV crowd – but how does it fare elsewhere?

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Disney's 4K Blu-rays are finally getting Dolby Vision HDR – including two of this year's biggest movies

By James Davidson published

The popular HDR format is set to feature on Disney's future 4K Blu-ray releases - with support already available on Disney Plus.

LG G4 with LG channels screensaver ad on display

Your LG TV will now show screensaver ads, even on OLEDs – but here’s how to turn them off

By James Davidson published

Not even LG's premium OLEDs can escape ads - thankfully there's a way to turn them off.

Samsung Q60D listing image

Samsung Q60D review: a solid QLED TV under pressure by entry-level mini-LED TVs

By James Davidson published

It's missing key features and faces tough budget mini-LED competition, but there's still plenty to like about Samsung's entry-level Q60D QLED TV.

Hisense U8N mini-LED TV on blue background

The best mini-LED TVs 2025 for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Al Griffin published

We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.

TCL C805 listing image with sea on screen

TCL C805 review: an affordable mini-LED 4K TV that gives you real value for money

By James Davidson published

Recommended

TCL's affordable C805 mini-LED TV gives you serious value for money and is a great budget option for gaming.

Sony Bravia 9 showing blue landscape image

Sony U-turns on its flagship Bravia 9 mini-LED TV and announces a 65-inch model will get released in Europe

By James Davidson published

The smallest 65-inch model of the Sony Bravia 9, at one time a US-only release, is heading to Europe after all.

Samsung QN90D from side angle with flower on screen

Samsung QN90D review: an impressive mini-LED TV that's ideal for sports

By James Davidson last updated

Recommended

Samsung's QN90D faces tough competition from more affordable mini-LED TVs, but its high brightness and excellent motion handling should sway sports fans.

Three phones with BOE OLED display with green bird on screen

This new OLED panel hits 95% color gamut, outshining some of the best LG and Samsung TVs by 10-25%

By James Davidson published

BOE unveiled an OLED prototype display that can achieve 95% of the Rec.2020 color gamut – a step-up from LG and Samsung.

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