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.

Articles by: James Davidson

Image of LG C1 and shot of Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil 9 Requiem holding Requiem weapon

'Now that is immersion': the muzzle flash of Resident Evil 9 Requiem's titular gun is so bright it's apparently causing one player's OLED TV to restart

By James Davidson

All sorts of technical issues can occur with TVs, but a gun firing in a video game turning off a TV might be a new one...

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LG G5 (left) and LG G6 (right) OLED TVs showing green butterfly on screen, with colors looking more natural and accurate on the G6

The LG G6 OLED TV got a picture-changing firmware update before its release, so I tested it side-by-side with the G5 again — here's what happened

By James Davidson

The G6 OLED got a picture tweak ahead of its launch, so here's the latest on how it performs

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Hero image for Most anticipated 4K Blu-ray April 2026 feature with Gilda, Hamnet, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Marty Supreme 4K covers on orange background

I’m TechRadar’s 4K Blu-ray tester — here are the 4 new discs I’m most excited about reviewing in April 2026

By James Davidson

April 2026 is set to be another month packed with great new 4K Blu-ray releases, so I've picked the top 4 I'm most looking forward to testing.

The LG G6 (left) and LG G5 (right) showing an orange butterfly on screen. The G6 has much bolder, richer colors compared to the G5

'The complete package': I tested the LG G6 OLED TV side-by-side with the G5 in our testing rooms — and the difference is clear

By James Davidson

The LG G5 was one of 2025's best OLED TVs — but the LG G6 improves in the right places, even more dramatically than I expected

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Blu-ray Bounty March 2026 hero image showing pink flowers from Wicked: For Good on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays from March 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson

For this month's Blu-ray Bounty, I'm checking out 6 discs released in March that would be great additions to any 4K collection.

LG G6 (left) and Samsung S95F (right) showing a ferris wheel at night

‘Downright impressive’: I tested the LG G6 OLED TV next to the Samsung S95F, and the Samsung is no longer the OLED king of bright rooms

By James Davidson

The Samsung S95F has been my pick as the best OLED for bright-room viewing, but the LG G6 is coming for its title

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'It has to go beyond a display company': I spoke to the CEO of a TV manufacturer about AI, the monetization of TVs software, and how TV needs to evolve

By James Davidson

Just how can TV evolve? I spoke to to Balaji Krishnan, CEO of Displace to get his thoughts on what needs to happen in the TV market.

Denon Home 550, Sony HT-S2000 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

I tested three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars from Sonos, Sony and Denon — this is the one I'd buy with my own money

By James Davidson

Three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars, the same five movie scenes — which ones come out on top?

Images of 3 10 to Yuma, The Breakfast Club, Ben-Hur, The Man Who Wasn't There and Wicked: For Good 4K Blu-ray covers against red background

Here are my 5 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of March 2026

By James Davidson

There are plenty of new and exciting 4K Blu-rays coming in March 2026, but I've picked my personal top 5 I can't wait to test.

LG G5 showing the twin sunsets scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

'Just give us what we want, Disney': the original Star Wars trilogy is coming to Blu-ray again — but not in the way fans want

By James Davidson

'A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...' was the last time we got the theatrical cut of Star Wars at home — could that be changing?

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LG G6 (left) and LG G5 (right) displaying green picture

‘It’s by design’: the LG G6 OLED TV’s colors aren’t as punchy as the G5's in its best picture mode — and that’s on purpose, says LG

By James Davidson

Seeing a new OLED not look as bold next to its predecessor can be jarring, but with the LG G6, it appears to be intentional.

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Samsung S95F in Filmmaker mode with Static Dynamic Tone Mapping on with Batman on screen

Is your TV's picture too dark? Here are the settings you should change to help

By James Davidson

Struggling to see some TV shows or movies on your TV? Here are some tips to make your TV brighter

Blu-ray Bounty feb 2026 hero image featuring a shot of Lawrence of Arabia on LG G5

8 new 4K Blu-rays from February 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson

It's our biggest Blu-ray Bounty ever — this month, we'll be exploring 8 of the latest 4K releases from February 2026.

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The Warriors 4K Blu-ray from Arrow Video (left) and Paramount (right) sat on top of a soundbar in front of a TV

I tested two different 4K Blu-rays of the same movie — and it pays to research which version you're getting

By James Davidson

Ever wondered how two different 4K Blu-rays of the same movie compare? I tested Arrow Video and Paramount versions of The Warriors to see how different they really were.

Yamaha True X Surround 90A listing image of system in front of a TV on stand

Yamaha’s elite Dolby Atmos surround soundbar had a key weakness – and it made me freshly appreciate one of the more forgotten parts of the home theater experience

By James Davidson

They may not seem the most important, but rear speakers can make or break an immersive setup, as I discovered after testing a Yamaha soundbar.

Shot of market scene from Sound of Music on LG G5 in Dolby Vision Cinema Home post update

I tested LG G5 OLED TV’s free Dolby Vision upgrade — and the brightness boost is very real

By James Davidson

LG's latest firmware update seemingly brightens most of its Dolby Vision picture modes on its OLED TVs, so I decided to test it out.

2026 TVs are on the way soon, so there's no better time to buy a 2025 model — here are my top 4 picks as a TV expert

By James Davidson

Black Friday and Prime Day are good times of year to buy a new TV, but don't underestimate the end of a TV's life cycle.

Philips OLED760 with motion smoothing menu on top of No Time To Die on screen

How to turn off the dreaded ‘soap opera’ effect on your TV

By James Davidson

Your TV may be causing the soap opera effect, where movies look 'unreal': these are the settings you need to adjust or turn off.

4K Blu-ray new releases Feb 2026 hero image

Here are my 4 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of February 2026

By James Davidson

February 2026 is another stacked month of 4K Blu-ray releases, but I've picked the 4 discs I'm itching to get into our testing lab.

Blu-ray Bounty Jan 2026 hero image showing Tron: Ares 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays from January 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson

January 2026 has been a booming month for 4K Blu-ray, and we're looking at 6 new discs that you could add to your collection.

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A row of HDMI ports on the back of a TV, with two cables attached in specific ports, with an empty port labelled 'HDMI ARC'

Not sure what HDMI port to use? Here's what each port does on your TV, and which devices you should connect to where

By James Davidson

HDMI is the main way you'll connect your external devices to your TV, so it's important to make sure you're connecting to the right ones.

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Samsung S95F (left) vs LG G5 (right) with orange butterfly on screen

We now know the magic behind Samsung new brighter OLED TV tech, but it still hasn’t solved the biggest problem

By James Davidson

Samsung's QD-OLED TVs are only going to get brighter, but still aren't taking over the OLED market – there seems to be a clear reason why.

LG G5 OLED TV with quick menu on display over image of peacock feather

New TV not looking as good as you hoped? Here are 3 settings I always change to get better picture quality

By James Davidson

While it's easier to leave your TV in its out-of-the-box settings, you'll be rewarded with a better picture if you take a trip to the menus. Here's my top 3 to get you started