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.

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Cyber Monday TV deals image with LG B5, Hisense U7 and Samsung QN90F

I’ve picked the best Cyber Monday TV deals still going, including some of the top TVs I’ve personally tested this year

By James Davidson Published 2 December 25

Cyber Monday is done, but some of the best TVs I've tested still have great deals.

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I've tracked down the best Post-Cyber Monday soundbar deals from LG, Sonos, Sony and more

By Harry Padoan Last updated 2 December 25

The very best post-Cyber Monday soundbar deals, with up to 52% off class-leading models.

Cyber Monday TV deals image with Samsung QN90F and Hisense U8Q

TCL and Hisense TVs still have great discounts available - save on some of the best TVs I've tested in 2025

By James Davidson Last updated 2 December 25

Even if Cyber Monday has finished, there are still some great discounts on mini-LED TVs to be had.

LG C5 with landscape shot of city at night on screen

Cyber Monday may be over, but LG’s 5-star OLED TV still has a fantastic deal available

By James Davidson Last updated 2 December 25

Cyber Monday is over, but you can still pick up an LG OLED on a great discount.

Last chance to buy: Get one of LG's best-ever OLED TVs for its lowest-ever price with this Walmart Cyber Monday deal

By James Davidson Published 2 December 25

The LG C4 is running out of stock, but the 65-inch model has surfaced at Walmart.

This massive LG B5 OLED discount is my top Cyber Monday TV deal – but you're running out of time to get it!

By James Davidson Published 1 December 25

The LG B5 is the best way to get an OLED for cheap, and it's on an incredible deal for Cyber Monday.

Black Friday TV deals image with LG B5, TCL QM6K and Samsung S95F against bright green background

I've tested 13 TVs this year and these are the top Black Friday deals I recommend

By James Davidson Published 27 November 25

I've tested a number of TVs this year, and I've found Black Friday deals on some of the best models among them.

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Samsung Black Friday TV deals – save up to 55% on OLED, mini-LED and more

By James Davidson Published 27 November 25

Samsung has had a great year for TVs in 2025, and it's capping it off with some excellent Black Friday deals.

Black Friday OLED TV deals image with LG B5, Sony Bravia 8 and Samsung S85F

These OLED TVs from LG, Samsung and more are the most affordable Black Friday deals I've seen

By James Davidson Published 26 November 25

Check out these Black Friday deals that make some of the more affordable OLED TVs a bit cheaper.

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Good news 4K Blu-ray fans - Black Friday sales are live with tons of great offers and I've found the best ones

By James Davidson Published 26 November 25

Black Friday is the perfect time to bulk up your 4K Blu-ray collection and I've found the best sales that you should check out.

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I compared LG’s B5 and C5 OLED TVs – here’s the Black Friday deal I’d choose

By James Davidson Published 24 November 25

I've had extensive time using both the LG C5 and LG B5 OLED TVs, and have advice on how to know which model is right for you this Black Friday.

TCL TVs are the new Samsung – why this cheap mini-LED has taken the Black Friday TV bargain crown this year

By James Davidson Published 24 November 25

TCL's entry-level mini-LED was already superb value, but its price has been slashed for Black Friday.

Blu-ray Bounty November 2025 hero image showing Edward Scissorhands 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from November 2025

By James Davidson Published 23 November 25

It's the 1st anniversary of Blu-ray Bounty, and we've got 6 new discs for you to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection.

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I tested three 5-star OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, and I know which one I’d buy on Black Friday

By James Davidson Published 19 November 25

With Black Friday discounts, is it worth opting for a mid-range OLED over a flagship OLED? I tested LG and Samsung models to find out.

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This Amazon Fire TV is one of the best budget models I've tested, and it's just hit a record-low price for Black Friday

By James Davidson Published 19 November 25

The Amazon Omni QLED is a great budget TV, and its price has been slashed ahead of Black Friday.

The LG B5 is one of the best OLED TVs I've tested this year, and its 77-inch model just dropped to a record-low price

By James Davidson Published 18 November 25

LG's most affordable OLED has got a big discount in one of its largest sizes for Black Friday. There's no better time to grab a big screen OLED.

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The Criterion Collection is having a 50% off sale at Amazon for Black Friday – here are my 9 closet picks from the deals

By James Davidson Published 18 November 25

The Criterion Collection has knocked 50% off tons of its 4K Blu-rays, so there's no better time to add to your shelves!

This affordable TCL TV is one of the best I've tested in 2025, and it's just dropped to a record-low price for Black Friday

By James Davidson Published 17 November 25

TCL's mid-range TV is exceptional value at full price, but it's dropped back to its lowest price ahead of Black Friday: you don't want to miss out.

Hisense U75Q (left) and TCL QM7K (right)

Which of these affordable Hisense and TCL mini-LED TVs should you buy this Black Friday? We’ve tested both, and I know which one I’d pick

By James Davidson Published 16 November 25

Hisense and TCL's mid-range mini-LED TVs are superb value for money and are sure to get great deals on Black Friday, but which one should you buy?

Don't wait for Black Friday – this affordable Hisense mini-LED TV's price has just plummeted to a record-low

By James Davidson Published 13 November 25

Hisense's U7Q TV is already excellent value but it's had a huge discount ahead of Black Friday that makes it unbeatable value.

I review TVs for a living, and these are 9 of the best Black Friday OLED TV deals you'll see this year

By James Davidson Published 10 November 25

Black Friday may still be a couple of weeks away, but there are already some great deals on top-tier OLED TVs.

I'm a TV reviewer and these are my top 6 early Black Friday TV deals from LG, Samsung and Hisense

By James Davidson Published 7 November 25

Black Friday may not have officially arrived, but early deals are already appearing on some of 2025's best TVs.

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Amazon’s new Omni QLED TV is now on sale – but I’d look for this better-value model instead on Black Friday

By James Davidson Published 5 November 25

Amazon has launched its new Omni QLED in time for Black Friday, but it's the brand's mini-LED TV I'd be looking at during Black Friday.

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Samsung TVs are the first to support HDR10+ on Disney+, taking the sting out of missing Dolby Vision

By James Davidson Published 31 October 25

Samsung's TVs get first access to HDR10+ on Disney+

LG B5 OLED TV with red flowers in a field on screen

I've tested all of LG's OLED TVs and there's one model I'd buy over Black Friday - and it's not the LG C5

By James Davidson Published 31 October 25

While the LG C5 will be the big name on Black Friday, its step-down sibling is the one you should be paying attention to.

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