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

Blu-ray Bounty August 2025 header image with The Phoenician Scheme on LG G5

3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from August 2025

By James Davidson published 30 August 25

August's edition of the Blu-ray Bounty ranges from Blockbuster to Indie, with a making-of documentary on Apocalypse Now thrown in for good measure.

Samsung S95F(far left) LG G5 (middle left) Sony Bravia 8 II (middle right) Panasonic Z95B OLED TV (far right) all showing orange butterfly on screen

The battle for the top OLED TV is more intense in 2025 – and this time it's not just about brightness

By James Davidson published 25 August 25

LG and Samsung have ruled the OLED TV roost in recent years, but Sony and Panasonic are more aggressively bringing the fight in 2025.

Various 4K Blu-ray steelbooks stood up on a white table

The weird, wonderful world of 4K Blu-ray Steelbooks – the highs and lows of physical media special editions

By James Davidson published 22 August 25

As a 4K Blu-ray fan, I've managed to avoid Steelbooks so far. But that might be about to change.

Hisense 116-inch UX RGB mini-LED TV displaying squirrel

I tested the first next-gen RGB mini-LED, and while it's a stunning TV, OLED doesn't need to be worried just yet

By James Davidson published 22 August 25

I got to spend time with Hisense's 116UX, the first RGB mini-LED TV, to see how this new technology performs.

Panasonic Z95B (left) and Sony Bravia 8 II (right) displaying a beach (Panasonic) and a valley (Sony) as screensavers on screen

I compared Panasonic and Sony's 2025 OLED TVs to see which has the better sound – and there’s an obvious winner

By James Davidson published 19 August 25

Panasonic and Sony TVs have the best built-in sound on the market, but who comes out on top in a side-by-side test?

The best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson last updated 18 August 25

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.

Samsung S95F (far left) LG G5 (middle left) Sony Bravia 8 II (middle rigjt) Panasonic Z95B (far right) OLED TVs all displaying a peacock feather against a black background on screen

Two OLED TV showdowns, very different results - here's what our casual viewers thought compared to TV experts

By James Davidson published 17 August 25

We conducted a blind OLED TV showdown with a panel of casual viewers, and the results were very different than a recent expert test.

An Apple Watch, Insta360 Antigravity, and the Vive Eagle next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the demise of dial-up to the return of a missing Apple Watch feature

By Hamish Hector published 16 August 25

Catch up on tech news from Apple, Vive, Insta 360, and more from the past seven days.

Samsung HW-Q900C left and Samsung HW-Q900F right on pink and green background

What's the difference between Samsung's 2023 and 2025 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars? I've been using both to find out

By James Davidson published 15 August 25

We tested the new Samsung HW-Q990F alongside its Samsung HW-Q990C predecessor to see if there are any changes in Samsung's latest flagship soundbar.

Panasonic Z95B (left) and LG G5 (right) displaying sunset over a lake on screen

I tested Panasonic and LG flagship OLED TVs side-by-side, and even though they use the same panel, the results were surprising

By James Davidson published 14 August 25

Both the Panasonic Z95B and LG G5 use the same new four-stack OLED panel, but I tested them and found differences.

Wanbo Vali 1 portable projector lifestyle image

If this cheap portable projector is as impressively bright as promised, it could be a serious rival to Xgimi, Samsung and Anker

By James Davidson published 13 August 25

The portable projector market is packed, but the new Wanbo Vali 1 claims high brightness for a very cheap price

Flagship OLED TV showdown: Viewers saw LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic TVs in a blind test and chose their favorite

By James Davidson published 12 August 25

TechRadar gathered four flagship OLED TVs, and we assembled a group of non-TV experts to decide their favorite in a blind test.

Own a Sony TV? You're about to get a major free Android TV 14 update – as long as you've got one of these specific models

By James Davidson published 12 August 25

Android TV 14 looks to have finally started its rollout on to actual TVs, but not where you would think.

LG B5 (left) and Samsung S85F (right) showing red flowers on screen

I tested Samsung and LG's cheapest OLED TVs side-by-side to see which TV comes out on top – here's what happened

By James Davidson published 11 August 25

How do TVs that share the same OLED display panel type compare when put side-by-side? I tested the entry-level LG B5 and Samsung S85F OLED TVs to find out.

The LG B5 (left) and LG G5 (right) with red flowers on screen

I put LG's cheapest and flagship OLED TVs side-by-side to see what real differences there were – here's what I learned

By James Davidson published 10 August 25

What are the real-world differences between entry-level and premium OLED TVs? I compared the LG B5 and LG G5 side-by-side to find out.

LG B5 OLED TV with orange flower on screen

LG B5 review: LG's entry-level OLED TV offers impressive pictures for the price

By James Davidson published 8 August 25

Recommended

The LG B5 may be nearly identical to its predecessor, but it's still a great OLED TV with all the features you could need.

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

By James Davidson last updated 6 August 25

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

Samsung S95F (left) vs LG G5 (right) with orange butterfly on screen

I tested the Samsung S95F and LG G5 OLED TVs side-by-side: here's which one you should get

By James Davidson published 2 August 25

It's Samsung Vs LG in the battle of premium OLED TVs in 2025

Stills from the movies Seven, Dark City and Chungking Express all shown on a TV

I love 4K Blu-ray, and these are the 6 discs I want to treat myself to on my birthday

By James Davidson published 1 August 25

4K Blu-rays and my birthday go hand-in-hand: here's the discs I'll be hoping to add to my collection

Samsung QN80F (left) and LG B5 (right) displaying red flowers on screen

I tested LG's cheapest OLED TV and Samsung's more affordable mini-LED TV side-by-side and I know which one I'd buy

By James Davidson published 31 July 25

The Samsung QN80F and LG B5 are two similarly priced TVs that use different display panel technologies - which one comes out as the winner?

A screenshot of the party members from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

I loved Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and as a Final Fantasy fan, here's what the long-running JRPG series could learn from 2025's unexpected hit

By James Davidson published 27 July 25

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings some fresh air to the JRPG world. Final Fantasy should take some notes.

Blu-ray Bounty July 2025 with Michael B Jordan from Sinners on screen

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from July 2025

By James Davidson published 26 July 25

Blu-ray Bounty: a southern-gothic horror movie, a cult sci-fi, an epic live concert, a spy thriller and a Beatles movie

Samsung QN80Flisting image with sunset horizon on screen

Samsung's mid-range mini-LED TV is pretty good, but I'd opt for one of its better-priced rivals

By James Davidson published 24 July 25

The Samsung QN80F offers excellent features, but some performance inconsistencies hold it back from being a true mid-range marvel.

I'm a TV reviewer and a gamer – here are the top 4 gaming TVs you can buy right now

By James Davidson published 21 July 25

Looking for a new gaming TV? I've picked four top options to add to your shortlist.

Several 4K Blu-rays including Wicked, Godzilla, Top Gun: Maverick, Tombstone and The Batman

Looking to get into 4K Blu-ray? Here are the 4 things you need to get started

By James Davidson published 19 July 25

4K Blu-ray is the best way to experience movies at home. Here's what you'll need to get your 4K system up and running.

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