James Davidson

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

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The best TVs for sport for 2024 for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best TVs for sport from Samsung, LG and more. See which of our top 4K picks is right for you.

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I just saw a 137-inch self-folding TV and it felt like I was in a sci-fi movie

By James Davidson published

Want to feel like you're in a sci-fi movie? All you need is space for a 137-inch TV and a lot of money.

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The best 85-inch TVs for 2024: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs for 2024

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 40- to 43-inch TVs hit that sweet spot between small and large-scale TV displays, and can deliver high-end picture quality, or can hit super-affordable prices.

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Forget about streaming: become a 4K Blu-Ray nerd like me with these Panasonic and Sony 4K Blu-ray player Cyber Monday deals

By James Davidson published

Time to move on from streaming

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It happened again! The best TV in the world has hit a new record-low, eclipsing all other Cyber Monday TV deals

By James Davidson published

The world's best TV has got yet another price cut, making it one of the best Cyber Monday deals I've seen.

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These cheaper Cyber Monday TV deals make Black Friday look like Regular Tuesday

By James Davidson published

Cyber Monday has arrived and these TV deals have already beaten the ones we saw on Black Friday.

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Cyber Monday TV deals 2024: all the best sales on LG, Samsung, Sony and more

By Al Griffin last updated

Cyber Monday TV deals are here, and I've found all of the best savings on the best sets from the best brands. Stick with this page for great deals.

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Sonos Black Friday 2024 deals: unmissable offers on the entire Sonos range

By James Davidson last updated

Black Friday here, and there are ssome incredible Black Friday Sonos deals to be had – check out our guide for all the best offers.

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Black Friday 65-inch TV deals 2024: the best live deals on Samsung, Hisense and more

By James Davidson last updated

Black Friday is here and there are plenty of Black Friday 65-inch TV deals around; use our guide to help you find the best offers.

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85-inch TV Black Friday deals 2024: huge savings on big screen TVs from Hisense, Samsung and more

By James Davidson last updated

Updated Black Friday is tomorrow, but there are plenty of 85-inch Black Friday TV deals to check out now and our guide has all the best ones we could find.

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The best soundbars for 2024: TV audio upgrades for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated From budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.

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Here are the best Black Friday Fire TV deals, including some of the best cheap TVs I've reviewed

By James Davidson published

Amazon has discounted a range of its Fire TV devices, including TVs and Fire Sticks – there's even some record-lows.

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I know these are the 9 best Black Friday TV deals, because I reviewed them all

By James Davidson published

You'll find incredible savings on a wide range of TVs in these Black Friday deals.

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The best 65-inch TV 2024: big screens for every budget

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.

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As a TV reviewer, these are the top 5 Black Friday Samsung TV deals I'd buy

By James Davidson published

Samsung's TVs have seen tons of discounts this Black Friday – here are my top 5 as TV expert.

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Best OLED TV 2024: stunning sets from LG, Sony and Samsung

By Matt Bolton last updated

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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The best 4K Blu-ray players 2024: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson last updated

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

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Black Friday TV deals 2024: the best offers we've seen on Samsung, LG and more

By James Davidson last updated

Black Friday week is here and Black Friday TV deals are everywhere! Be sure to check out this guide for the best offers on all sorts of TVs as we find them.

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The best gaming TV for 2024: TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

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Hisense U6N Vs Hisense U7N: which budget mini-LED TV is best for you?

By James Davidson published

Hisense's entry-level mini-LED TVs are exceptional value for money, but which of these two 2024 models is right for you?

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I review soundbars for a living, and this Black Friday deal takes the affordable Sony HT-S2000 Dolby Atmos soundbar to a record-low price

By James Davidson published

This already great value soundbar just got even better

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The world's best OLED TV is now so cheap that there's no point to any other Black Friday TV deals

By James Davidson published

The 55-inch Samsung S95D, our pick for TV of the year, has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

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The Samsung Q80D QLED 4K TV has a hit a record-low at Amazon – and it's one of my top early Black Friday deals

By James Davidson published

Want one of 2024's best TVs? The Samsung 55-inch Q80D has hit a record-low price at Amazon.

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The best 32-inch TV for 2024: small screens for any budget

By James Davidson last updated

The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.

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