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.

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7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026

By James Davidson Published 1 July 26

This month, I'm looking at 7 new 4K Blu-ray released in June 2026 to see if they're worth adding to your collection.

The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson Last updated 30 June 26

Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.

The best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson Last updated 29 June 26

Updated Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.

Don’t miss Prime Day’s best TV deals! I’ve picked great offers on TVs we’ve reviewed and rate highly, including OLEDs from LG and Samsung, big-screen TCL TVs and more

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

I've rounded up the best TV deals on TVs we've tested here at TechRadar before Prime Day comes to a close.

The LG B5 was the one of the best OLED TVs I tested last year – and this could be your last chance to buy it for a super-low price

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

The LG B5 was one of the best OLEDs I tested last year and it's got some great offers on for Prime Day, but they end soon!

Hurry, the Amazon Ember Mini-LED is a ‘perfect World Cup TV’ and this great Prime Day deal ends very soon

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

The Amazon Ember Mini-LED TV is a surprisingly good TV for sports and as it's Prime Day, it's the best time to buy it.

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You can never have enough 4K Blu-ray —here are 7 discs I recommend that I've personally tested, and they're all on a Prime Day deal

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

I've tested 90 4K Blu-rays over the past couple of years and I picked out some of the best from my time testing them

Still looking for a big screen for the World Cup? I'm a TV expert and these are the best 75-inch TV Prime Day deals I could find

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

The World Cup still has a long way to go, so if you're looking for a big screen upgrade, these are the best Prime Day TV deals to consider.

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I’ve chosen the best TVs you can buy to suit every budget, after hundreds of hours of real-world testing

By James Davidson Last updated 25 June 26

Updated What's the best TV to suit your budget? I've compiled a list from all the TVs I've tested

I use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 everyday and there's no better time to buy them — here's why

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

I've used the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones for years and they're still my go-to pair for most situations.

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I’ve tested every LG OLED TV you can buy today — here’s what I recommend buying in the Prime Day sale, including 4K bargains that are perfect for the launch of GTA 6

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

Prime Day is the best time to buy an LG OLED, and 2025's models are cheaper than ever. But which is the best deal?

What's better than the GTA 6 pre-orders going live? The LG C5 hitting a record-low price for Prime Day, that's what

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

The LG C5 has dropped to a record-low price in all its sizes at Amazon, but it's the 42-inch that steals the show.

Prime Day’s TV deals are perfectly timed for GTA 6 — I’m a TV reviewer, and here are the best gaming TV deals to upgrade ready for its launch

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

I've searched through Prime Day TV deals for the best offers on gaming TVs. Here are my picks, just in time for GTA 6 pre-orders.

I test gaming TVs every day and these are the models I'd trust to let GTA 6 look its best

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

Looking for a TV upgrade for GTA 6? I've picked 5 of the best gaming TVs we've tested here at TechRadar that are sure to do the best job.

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I collect 4K Blu-ray so I've picked 6 discs from my personal collection that I recommend to show what the format can really do

By James Davidson Published 23 June 26

I test 4K Blu-ray for a living, so I thought I'd pick 6 discs that I personally own to recommend for anyone looking to start their own.

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Did you know that the World Cup is streaming in 4K on BBC iPlayer? You could be missing out — here's how to see if your TV supports it and if not, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and PS5 have you covered

By James Davidson Published 23 June 26

You can watch World Cup games in 4K on BBC iPlayer, but it's not obvious which devices support it; well, other than the PS5 and Roku Streaming Stick 4K.

As TechRadar's TV tester, the LG C5 OLED TV is at 'the very top of my recommended list' — and there's no better time to buy it

By James Davidson Published 23 June 26

The LG C5 is one of the best I've tested and is always at the top of my recommended list

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I'm a certified TV calibrator, and these are the 4 TVs for all budgets I'd most recommend — but they're starting to sell out, so don't miss out on these OLED and mini-LED bargains

By James Davidson Published 23 June 26

While there are tons of TV deals available during Prime Day, it might be your last chance to pick up these four TVs for a bargain price.

The LG C5 is the 5-star OLED TV I’d recommend for both the World Cup and GTA 6 — and you can get it for a record-low price ahead of Prime Day, but it won’t stick around for long

By James Davidson Published 22 June 26

The LG C5 is one of the best all-around TVs I've ever tested, and its price has dropped to a record-low.

The Samsung S95F is easily one of the best OLED TVs for bright rooms I've tested, and it's hit a record-low price ahead of Prime Day — perfect timing for a World Cup upgrade

By James Davidson Published 22 June 26

If you want an OLED TV for a bright room, maybe to watch the World Cup, then you can't get much better than the Samsung S95F.

I test TVs for a living and the TCL C8K was one of the best I used last year — it's a brilliant option for the World Cup and just dropped back to a record-low price ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson Published 22 June 26

The TCL C8K is a superb mini-LED TV that delivers excellent value, both it and its US equivalent have dropped to a record-low price: and it's not even Prime Day yet!

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I tested 4 more 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that are worth adding your collection — including a great Dolby Atmos showcase, and two sumptuous DTS music movies (well, one of them's Spinal Tap, but it absolutely counts)

By James Davidson Published 20 June 26

It's Blu-ray's 20th anniversary, which gave me an excuse to lock myself in a room for a work day with 4 discs released in 2026 that I missed testing previously.

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‘The best looking discs I’ve ever seen’: I’ve picked the top 10 4K Blu-rays I’ve tested in the last two years — including reference-quality discs I use as part of reviewing TVs

By James Davidson Published 19 June 26

After nearly two years of the Blu-ray Bounty, I’ve picked my top 10 4K Blu-rays I've tested for my monthly roundups.

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The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton Last updated 19 June 26

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

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'We've seen an increase in Blu-ray orders of 10,000%': I spoke to a Blu-ray and vinyl agency about their Blu-ray sales and it's given me even more hope for physical media's survival

By James Davidson Published 19 June 26

While home physical media was on the decline, a talk with a vinyl and Blu-ray agency gave me hope for the future.

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