Articles by: Nick Pino

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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

Amazon is making its own TVs – and they’re surprisingly affordable

By Nick Pino published 9 September 21

Amazon's first-ever TVs come with Fire TV and Alexa built-in - and they can use Echos as surround sound speakers.

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 on an entertainment center.

Bose could trounce the Sonos Arc with its new Dolby Atmos soundbar

By Nick Pino last updated 27 October 21

The Sonos Arc is a formidable Dolby Atmos soundbar, but the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is going even bigger on spatial audio.

Hulu is raising the cost of its subscriptions for all customers in October

By Nick Pino published 7 September 21

Hulu says it will raise the prices of both its ad-supported and ad-free tiers starting on October 8 for new and existing customers.

Best Xbox Game Pass games: Sea of Thieves pirate on a green background

Best Xbox Game Pass games – the hits on Microsoft's subscription service

By Nick Pino last updated 29 November 22

Buying Guide New to the service and wondering what the best Xbox Game Pass games are? Don't fret, because we've got an updated list right here for you.

Ted Lasso’s darkest moments are its most relatable

By Nick Pino published 5 September 21

OPINION Ted’s never-give-up attitude is contagious, but his struggles with divorce and an anxiety disorder are what make him feel so relatable.

Overwatch 2's Lucio, Cassidy and Hanzo on a street with a robot behind them

Overwatch 2: everything we know so far

By Vic Hood last updated 5 October 22

Updated Overwatch 2 is officially on the way. Here's everything you need to know about the new Overwatch.

There's a new standard in laptop displays that you should know about

By Nick Pino published 3 September 21

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has just announced a new standard for self-emissive displays that have higher peak brightness levels.

JBL’s next Bluetooth speaker will arrive just in time for summer… in Australia

By Nick Pino published 2 September 21

The JBL Flip 6 will offer better sound and battery life in an IP67 water-resistant package in the middle of the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months.

A woman wearing a pair of Bose QuietComfort 45.

The Bose QuietComfort 45 steal a feature from Sony’s famous WH-1000XM4 headphones

By Nick Pino last updated 31 August 21

The new Bose QuietComfort 45 will offer a longer battery life, an improved microphone and... a brand-new aware mode.

The LG UltraGear Gaming Speaker GP9 sitting underneath a monitor

You can use LG's new UltraGear Gaming Speaker for team chat instead of headsets

By Nick Pino published 30 August 21

After its unveiling at CES 2021, LG has finally put a release window to its brand-new gaming soundbar.

TikTok parent company just bought a VR headset producer – will virtual reality finally go viral?

By Nick Pino published 30 August 21

ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, has just closed a deal to acquire Pico VR, one of HTC and Oculus’ main rivals.

The new PS5 model runs hotter than Xbox Series X – why you shouldn't worry

By Nick Pino published 30 August 21

Videos popped up over the weekend showing the PS5 running at 55 degrees Celsius – here’s why you don’t need to worry about that.

OnePlus Buds vs OnePlus Buds Pro: is it worth buying the high-end earbuds?

By Nick Pino published 29 August 21

Versus Not sure which of OnePlus’ true wireless earbuds to buy? We’ll break down the differences between the OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Pro.

the samsung galaxy buds 2 wireless earbuds in lilac pictured in their charging case on a wooden surface

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review

By Nick Pino last updated 1 December 22

Active noise cancellation and better sound quality help elevate the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 to new heights – but there’s still a little more room for improvement.

DokeV, a new game from Pearl Abyss, looks breathtaking

One of the best-looking games shown at Gamescom 2021 was a complete surprise

By Nick Pino published 25 August 21

GAMESCOM 2021 We’re not sure we totally understand what’s happening in it, but the trailer for DokeV looked absolutely stunning.

LG Tone Free FP8 True Wireless Earbuds review

By Nick Pino last updated 11 April 22

EXCLUSIVE The LG Tone Free FP8 are a significant improvement on LG’s previous true wireless earbuds and offer decent noise cancellation and sound quality for the price.

Skyrim is about to get its fourth re-release since launching 10 years ago

By Nick Pino published 19 August 21

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition will drop on November 11, 2021 and adds *checks notes* fishing? Wow. Just wow.

You can now rent a pair of customizable true wireless earbuds for $5/£5 per month

By Nick Pino published 18 August 21

Nura, the makers of the NuraTrue and NuraLoop earbuds, has a new pair of true wireless earbuds it’s renting out to folks for less than the cost of Netflix subscription.

A DTS Play:Fi Home Theater setup immersed in blue light.

Surround sound made easy: DTS is rolling your TV into your surround sound system

By Nick Pino published 18 August 21

DTS Play-Fi Home Theater is a new experience that puts your TV at the heart of your surround sound setup.

WW2 soldiers fight in the key art for Call of Duty: Vanguard

Call of Duty Vanguard trailer teases a full worldwide reveal in CoD: Warzone

By Nick Pino published 16 August 21

After finding success with Call of Duty: WW2, Sledgehammer Games will once again take us through the trenches to fight off the Nazi invasion.

one of the best AV receivers, the Denon AVR-X2700H

Best AV receivers 2023: top amplifiers for your home theater

By Al Griffin last updated 17 March 23

Buying Guide If you're looking for the best home theater experience, you’ll need the best AV receiver to get it.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earbuds in white pictured on a wooden surface next to their charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review

By Nick Pino last updated 1 December 22

Updated Samsung’s true wireless earbuds have a lot going for them but a few major problems keep them from competing with class-leading buds from Sony and Bose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus review

By Olivia Tambini, Nick Pino published 11 August 21

Updated The all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus offer an significant upgrade to the sound quality and battery life of the originals, but without noise cancellation they're not quite perfect.

Forget 8K TVs, JVC is already teasing a new 8K projector

By Nick Pino published 5 August 21

JVC is already thinking about the next generation of laser projectors that include an 8K resolution and HDR support.

The TCL 6-Series 8K TV in a living room on a TV stand.

TCL 6-Series 2021 8K QLED TV review

By Nick Pino last updated 3 December 21

Though it doesn't outshine the best 8K TVs from other manufacturers, the TCL 6-Series 8K offers us a glimpse of what an affordable 8K TV looks like.

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