Nick Pino

Nick Pino

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

Samsung MicroLED TV
Samsung's 2022 QLED TV lineup uses Shape Adaptive Light Control for near pixel-perfect contrast

By Nick Pino Published

CES 2022 Samsung’s new TVs have better backlight control, an object depth enhancement feature and… an NFT store?

The Riddler is a stone-cold murder in The Batman.
The new trailer for The Batman will make you a believer if you aren’t already

By Nick Pino Published

The latest trailer of the Pattinson-studded Batman flick has the hero’s untrustable love interest Selina Kyle and a very dark Riddler.

Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16’s release date just hit a major delay - here's what happened

By Nick Pino Published

While Square Enix originally had plans to debut new footage of Final Fantasy 16 by the end of 2021, it’s now looking at the middle of next year, instead.

A TV equipped with HDR10+ Gaming running Redout 2
Hey gamers, Samsung's 2022 QLED TVs can automatically calibrate themselves

By Nick Pino Published

CES 2022 A new feature called HDR10+ Gaming will automatically calibrate your screen when starting a game and turn on VRR.

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)
Here’s the real reason Amazon added a smile logo to the Echo Buds 2

By Nick Pino Published

INTERVIEW Amazon’s Director of Audio at Lab126 explains the interesting design decisions behind the company’s affordable Apple AirPods rivals.

Amazon Echo Show 15 on a living room table
Amazon Echo Show 15 review

By Nick Pino Published

The Amazon Echo Show 15 combines the brains of Alexa, the versatility of Echo Show devices and all the little notes on your fridge.

the apple airpods 3 next to their wireless charging case
AirPods 4 wish list: 4 features we want Apple to change for its next true wireless earbuds

By Nick Pino Published

OPINION The Apple AirPods 3 are a fine pair of true wireless earbuds, but we found four ways to make the AirPods 4 even better.

The LG S95QR Dolby Atmos Soundbar on a white background
LG’s next Dolby Atmos soundbar bounces voices off the ceiling for better clarity

By Nick Pino Published

CES 2022 LG is unveiling another early CES 2022 product called the S95QR Dolby Atmos soundbar that could steal the show.

LG Objet TV leaning up against a wall.
LG unveils the weirdest OLED and LED-LCD TVs you'll see all year

By Nick Pino Published

CES 2022 LG is kicking off CES 2022 a little early by announcing a new lifestyle OLED TV and a stand-mounted LED-LCD screen.

TCL 6-Series
TCL 6-Series Google TVs disappear from shelves - here’s why

By Nick Pino Published

Best Buy is temporarily suspending sales of the TCL 5- and 6-Series Google TVs after users complained about performance issues.

Hisense U800GR 8K Roku TV in a living room.
Hisense’s new 8K Roku TV is $1,000 cheaper than Samsung’s 8K TVs

By Nick Pino Published

Hisense has just taken the wraps off its new 8K flagship ULED TV, the Hisense U800GR, that costs significantly less than other 8K TVs on the market.

Beats Studio 3 deal
Beats Cyber Monday deals 2021: the best place to buy Beats headphones this year

By Nick Pino Published

Cyber Monday 2021 Expect some great Cyber Monday sales on the Beats Solo Pro, Beats Powerbeats and Powerbeats Studio Buds.

Roku Express 4K+
Roku Express 4K+ (2021) review

By Nick Pino Published

Great Value

Watch out Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Roku’s latest streaming device does 4K/HDR streaming with HDR10+ support for under $40.

PS5
Sony could finally be ready to compete with Xbox Game Pass

By Nick Pino, Stephen Lambrechts Published

Sony’s reportedly working on an equivalent to Xbox Game Pass that will offer PS Plus perks, cloud gaming, access to classic titles and more.

The Blink Video Doorbell on the front of a white house.
Blink's first smart doorbell camera can last up to two years on battery and costs a lot less than Ring

By Nick Pino Last updated

Amazon Event 2021 Amazon subsidiary Blink unveiled a brand-new smart doorbell camera that has all the features of Ring at half the cost.

Vizio TV lineup: every V-Series, M-Series, P-Series and D-Series TV coming this year

By Nick Pino Last updated

Want to see Vizio's complete TV lineup at a glance? We've got all the details on every model coming in 2021 and beyond.

A man watching a Samsung TV wall-mounted in his living room.
New Samsung TV 2021: every QLED and Micro LED screen this year

By Henry St Leger, Nick Pino Last updated

Updated Samsung has rolled out its premium 4K and 8K QLED TVs for 2021, and we’ve got the lowdown on what’s new this time around.

Roku Express 4K+
The new Roku Express 4K+ could be a threat to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

By Nick Pino Last updated

If you’ve been on the hunt for a cheap 4K HDR Roku streaming stick with HDR10+, we’ve got some good news.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021) vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021) vs Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max: which should you buy?

By Nick Pino Last updated

Versus Roku and Amazon have both released new streaming sticks in October – but which one should you pick up?

sony wh-1000xm3 wireless headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones review

By Nick Pino, Becca Caddy Published

Best in Class

Updated The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones may have been usurped by the XM4s, but they're still among the best headphones, nearly three years running.

YouTube Originals
YouTube Originals will soon be available to stream for free

By Nick Pino Last updated

YouTube is opening the floodgates on its Originals show library and soon they’ll be available to watch for free with ads.

The TCL 6-Series on a TV stand in a living room.
TCL 6-Series 2020 QLED TV with Mini LED (55R635, 65R635, 75R635) review

By Nick Pino Published

Recommended

It’s not totally flawless, but the TCL 6-Series with Mini LED is everything you could possibly expect from a 2020 $650 4K TV.

Roku
Roku Premiere / Premiere+ review

By Nick Pino Published

Great Value

Roku’s mid-tier 4K HDR streamer has returned, and it strikes the right balance between performance and price.

New Roku Ultra (2020)
Roku Ultra (2020) review

By Nick Pino Published

Great Value

Now equipped with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos streaming, the Roku Ultra is ready to take on the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Cube.

roku streaming stick plus
Roku Streaming Stick+ review

By Nick Pino Published

Updated Roku's 4K HDR Streaming Stick+ is getting a permanent price drop in both the US and the UK - here's our updated review.

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