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

2026 TVs are on the way soon, so there's no better time to buy a 2025 model — here are my top 4 picks as a TV expert

By James Davidson published 6 February 26

Black Friday and Prime Day are good times of year to buy a new TV, but don't underestimate the end of a TV's life cycle.

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The Hisense U65QF 'punches well above its price range' and it's had a huge $300 discount at Amazon ahead of President's Day

By James Davidson published 6 February 26

A big screen TV with a big discount, the Hisense U6QF 75-inch has had its price slashed.

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I test TVs for a living, and these 3 models are the perfect budget-friendly options that I recommend for the Super Bowl

By James Davidson published 5 February 26

Looking for a bigger TV for the Super Bowl? These 3 TVs should be top of your shopping list.

Philips OLED760 with motion smoothing menu on top of No Time To Die on screen

How to turn off the dreaded ‘soap opera’ effect on your TV

By James Davidson published 4 February 26

Your TV may be causing the soap opera effect, where movies look 'unreal': these are the settings you need to adjust or turn off.

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Here are my 4 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of February 2026

By James Davidson published 3 February 26

February 2026 is another stacked month of 4K Blu-ray releases, but I've picked the 4 discs I'm itching to get into our testing lab.

Yamaha True X Surround 90A listing image of system in front of a TV on stand

I reviewed the Yamaha True X Surround 90A Dolby Atmos soundbar, and its spatial positioning is as good as it gets — but boy does it come at a price

By James Davidson published 2 February 26

The Yamaha True X Surround 90A is an impressive flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar system, but it comes at a big price.

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6 new 4K Blu-rays from January 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson published 31 January 26

January 2026 has been a booming month for 4K Blu-ray, and we're looking at 6 new discs that you could add to your collection.

A row of HDMI ports on the back of a TV, with two cables attached in specific ports, with an empty port labelled 'HDMI ARC'

Not sure what HDMI port to use? Here's what each port does on your TV, and which devices you should connect to where

By James Davidson published 27 January 26

HDMI is the main way you'll connect your external devices to your TV, so it's important to make sure you're connecting to the right ones.

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We now know the magic behind Samsung new brighter OLED TV tech, but it still hasn’t solved the biggest problem

By James Davidson published 25 January 26

Samsung's QD-OLED TVs are only going to get brighter, but still aren't taking over the OLED market – there seems to be a clear reason why.

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New TV not looking as good as you hoped? Here are 3 settings I always change to get better picture quality

By James Davidson published 19 January 26

While it's easier to leave your TV in its out-of-the-box settings, you'll be rewarded with a better picture if you take a trip to the menus. Here's my top 3 to get you started

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I review 4K Blu-ray for a living and these 6 discs show what 4K can do for classic movies

By James Davidson published 18 January 26

I've picked six of my favorite 4K Blu-rays that show off the benefits of 4K restoration for classic movies.

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Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii MCMLXXII is getting the 4K Blu-ray and Dolby Atmos treatment at long last

By James Davidson published 16 January 26

Pink Floyd's classic concert is coming to 4K Blu-ray for the first time

Here's everything we know about the Samsung S95H OLED, the successor to our 2025 TV of the Year

By James Davidson published 15 January 26

Everything we know about the Samsung S95H, the 2026 flagship OLED TV that Samsung revealed at CES.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 15 January 26

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.

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

By James Davidson last updated 15 January 26

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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The LG C6 is LG's mid-range OLED TV for 2026 – here's everything we know so far about one of this year's most anticipated TVs

By James Davidson published 14 January 26

Here's all the information we have about the LG C6, as revealed at CES 2026, including its two variations and LG's new processor and AI features.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 13 January 26

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

The best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us

By Matt Bolton last updated 12 January 26

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

The 5 TVs from CES 2026 I'm most excited to test, including LG and Samsung OLED and RGB TVs

By James Davidson published 11 January 26

CES 2026 CES 2026 saw a lot of big announcements in the TV world, but I've picked the five top models from the show that I want to try out in 2026.

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Can RGB mini-LED dethrone OLED? Here’s what it needs to do

By James Davidson published 7 January 26

CES 2026 RGB mini-LED is taking the TV world by storm, but it needs to improve in one key area if it's going to rival OLED.

We now know the first TV brands that will support Dolby Vision 2 – and one has been very prolific at CES 2026

By James Davidson published 6 January 26

CES 2026 After being revealed in 2025, Dolby Vision 2 plans have been announced at CES 2026, including which TV brands will get the new HDR format.

LG's and Samsung's 2026 mid-range OLED TVs both look great, but I know which one I'm more excited for

By James Davidson published 6 January 26

CES 2026 LG and Samsung's mid-range OLEDs, the LG C6 and Samsung S90H, have both been revealed at CES 2026, and I've picked my most anticipated of the two.

Hisense unveils 3 new TV innovations at CES 2026 — and they’re all about mind-blowing color

By James Davidson published 5 January 26

After revealing RGB mini-LED at CES 2025, Hisense is back with even more RGB TV innovations, including smaller screen sizes.

Samsung S95H mounted on a wall at CES 2026

Samsung reveals upgraded OLED TVs and super-sized screens at CES 2026

By James Davidson published 5 January 26

Samsung has announced its TVs for 2026, and they include new OLEDs and big screen LEDs, alongside the previously revealed micro RGB sets.

4K Blu-ray January releases including Dead Man, Captain Blood, Yi Yi and Tron Ares on an orange background

Here are my 4 most anticipated new 4K Blu-ray releases from January 2026

By James Davidson published 4 January 26

There are plenty of interesting 4K discs up for release in January 2026, but I've picked my 4 most anticipated ones.

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