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Nick Pino is Managing Editor, TV and AV for TechRadar's sister site, Tom's Guide. Previously, he was the Senior Editor of Home Entertainment at TechRadar, covering TVs, headphones, speakers, video games, VR and streaming devices. He's also written for GamesRadar+, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade, and he has a degree in computer science he's not using if anyone wants it.

Articles by: Nick Pino

Sonos has a secret new budget soundbar coming out in June

By Nick Pino last updated 22 April 22

Looking for a cheap Sonos soundbar? A new report claims that one is coming on June 7.

Gamers are going to see a huge upgrade in Dolby Vision later this year

By Nick Pino published 20 April 22

TV chip manufacturer MediaTek says its upcoming Pentonic series chips will offer 4K@120Hz, ALLM, VRR and reduced latency in Dolby Vision.

The Apple TV 4K successor could incorporate a video camera and a HomePod speaker

By Nick Pino published 19 April 22

A new report claims that Apple’s hybrid Apple TV and HomePod streaming device is still in the works to replace the Apple TV 4K.

the sony ht-a7000 soundbar below a TV in a stylish living room

Sony's flagship soundbars will now work just like a $2,000 sound system

By Nick Pino published 18 April 22

The Sony HT-A5000 or HT-A7000 Soundbars will soon have a feature that we saw on the HT-A9 Home Theater System.

How to fix a Vizio TV that won’t turn on

By Nick Pino published 15 April 22

Sometimes fixing a Vizio TV is as simple as unplugging it or reseating the power cable - other times it might take a little tinkering to fix.

Samsung Display could be developing a rollable QD-OLED TV to rival LG

By Nick Pino published 14 April 22

A new report out of South Korea claims Samsung Display is working on making its displays thinner and more flexible with the intent of creating rollable screens.

The LG C2 OLED (on left) vs the LG C1 OLED (on right).

LG C2 OLED vs C1 OLED: which LG OLED TV should you buy?

By Nick Pino published 11 April 22

Versus Now that the LG C2 OLED is officially here, we can put it against last year’s C1 to see which one is the better option.

The Sony A90J OLED TV in a dark grey room next to a plant

Sony TV 2022: every Master Series and Bravia OLED announced so far

By Nick Pino last updated 3 May 22

Updated European pricing of Sony's 2022 TV lineup has arrived – here's how much a new Sony OLED TV is going to cost you.

Samsung's Frame TV got a big upgrade for 2022

By Nick Pino, Jeremy Kaplan published 8 April 22

Analysis Samsung has made a crucial upgrade to its new The Frame 2022 models. Here’s why it’s worth the extra money.

LG C2 OLED (OLED65C2) review

By Olivia Tambini last updated 24 November 22

Editor's Choice

LG’s knocked it out of the park again, delivering an OLED TV that showcases everything we love about the panel technology.

QD-OLED is great for TV lovers, but not for the reason you think

By Nick Pino published 5 April 22

Analysis Better color saturation is great, but QD-OLED’s real super power is its ability to retain color saturation far off axis.

Two people standing in front of a new LG OLED EX display

Why dead pixels may be a thing of the past for LG's next-gen OLED TVs

By Nick Pino published 1 April 22

LG Display has created a personalization algorithm that looks at what kind of content you watch to keep pixels alive longer.

Samsung's new NFT platform debuting on 2022 QLED TVs.

Samsung's new QLED TVs have an NFT marketplace - here's why that's a bad idea

By Nick Pino published 31 March 22

Analysis Samsung is doubling down on its plans for a built-in NFT marketplace on new QLED TVs. Here’s why that could be bad.

The Samsung QN900B 8K QLED TV with a stunning wooded background.

Samsung's first OLED TV arrives in just a few weeks - here's all the details

By Nick Pino published 30 March 22

Samsung’s QLED and OLED TV lineup now has a firm release date, set pricing and full details on sizing. Here’s what we know.

The Antennas Direct Clearstream Flex HD antenna.

Antennas Direct Clearstream Flex review

By Nick Pino last updated 31 March 22

Not the best antenna if you live in rural America, but if you’re living just outside of a metropolitan area the Clearstream Flex should have you covered.

The Samsung QN95B QLED TV on a blue background

Look out OLED, Samsung's flagship 4K QLED TV is coming to the US

By Nick Pino published 25 March 22

We didn’t get the QN95A last year, but Samsung says it’s bringing the new QN95B to the States.

The Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar underneath a Sony TV.

Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar review

By Nick Pino last updated 31 March 22

Its sticker price is shocking, but the HT-A7000 delivers clear dialogue and has room for two HDMI 2.1 inputs.

LG C2 OLED TV in dim living room environment with fantasy image on screen

Samsung TV vs LG TV: which TV brand is better?

By Henry St Leger last updated 15 December 22

Versus In this guide we put Samsung TV vs LG TV head-to-head to discover which brand is the right choice for your next smart TV.

Samsung might have a problem with its new OLED TV's sub-pixels

By Nick Pino published 23 March 22

Samsung Display’s QD-OLED sub-pixels seem to create color inaccuracies - but Samsung says it’s notthing to be concerned about.

Ikea's The Vappeby outside on a blanket.

Ikea may have just made the perfect Bluetooth speaker for camping

By Nick Pino published 23 March 22

Part portable Bluetooth speaker and part battery-powered lantern, The Vappeby is an affordable camping companion for warmer weather.

The LG G2 Gallery Series TV hanging on the wall.

LG TV 2022: all the new OLED, mini LED, and QNED TVs this year

By Nick Pino published 22 March 22

We've got the complete lineup of 2022 LG TVs, from the A2 OLED to the Z2 OLED and every QNED in between.

The LG G2 Gallery Series TV hanging on a living room wall as a family look at it from the sofa.

OLED vs QLED: Which TV tech is the best?

By Henry St Leger last updated 5 December 22

Updated More TV makers are pushing for ultra-thin OLED panels, but does QLED offer something different?

LG unveils 2022 OLED TV prices - and they’re much less than a QD-OLED TV

By Nick Pino published 21 March 22

They're not inexpensive by any means, but LG's 2022 OLED TV lineup looks like a steal compared to Samsung's QD-OLED TV.

Samsung's new OLED TV is cheaper than it was yesterday, weirdly

By Nick Pino published 18 March 22

Samsung has reached out to media outlets to confirm (read: lower) the price of its upcoming OLED TV.

Our first look at the Samsung S95B OLED TV.

For the first time in a decade, Samsung announces a new OLED TV

By Nick Pino last updated 25 March 22

Samsung says its first OLED in a decade promises to go 'well beyond what has been available from OLED TVs to date'.

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