Articles by 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

Sennheiser's most popular true wireless earbuds are getting active noise cancellation

By Nick Pino published 13 September 21

Sennheiser is ready to release a revamped version of its most popular true wireless earbuds, the Sennheiser CX.

The force is strong with this Star Wars KOTOR Remake teaser trailer

By Nick Pino last updated 10 September 21

A Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake is coming for PS5 from the folks who remastered Star Wars: Episode I - Racer.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is getting an upgrade – just in time for Black Friday

By Nick Pino last updated 10 September 21

Amazon’s souping up the Fire TV Stick 4K to be a better gaming device by adding an improved processor and 2GB of RAM.

PlayStation Showcase games list: here are all the new PS5 game trailers

By David Lumb, Nick Pino, Hamish Hector published 9 September 21

PlayStation Showcase 2021 The PlayStation Showcase included a ton of trailers for games coming soon (and not so soon). Here’s a look at all the best trailers from the event.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sony's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is a better companion for Xbox Series X than PS5

By Nick Pino last updated 30 August 21

ANALYSIS With 4K/120Hz passthrough and Dolby Atmos support, the Sony HT-A7000 feels like it’s custom-made for Xbox Series X.

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.

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 published 24 August 21

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.

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.

A woman on the street wearing the Klipsch T5 II

Sony WF-1000XM4 could get dethroned by these new true wireless earbuds

By Nick Pino published 2 August 21

With a built-in AI, the Klipsch T5 II can accept calls by nodding your head and has better voice clarity with two microphones.

Kayla's house was saved thanks to an alert from her Amazon Echo Show

An Amazon Echo Show saved this woman's house from burning down

By Nick Pino published 29 July 21

A woman in the US says that she used Amazon’s Drop In feature on her Echo Show only to see her kitchen engulfed in smoke.

Apple AirPods are under threat – could the Nothing Ear 1 dethrone them?

By Nick Pino last updated 28 July 21

Nothing has unveiled its new true wireless earbuds, the Ear 1, via YouTube but how it will be received is anyone’s guess.

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