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

Stills from the movies Seven, Dark City and Chungking Express all shown on a TV

I love 4K Blu-ray, and these are the 6 discs I want to treat myself to on my birthday

By James Davidson published 1 August 25

4K Blu-rays and my birthday go hand-in-hand: here's the discs I'll be hoping to add to my collection

Samsung QN80F (left) and LG B5 (right) displaying red flowers on screen

I tested LG's cheapest OLED TV and Samsung's more affordable mini-LED TV side-by-side and I know which one I'd buy

By James Davidson published 31 July 25

The Samsung QN80F and LG B5 are two similarly priced TVs that use different display panel technologies - which one comes out as the winner?

Amazon Omni QLED Prime Day spotlight image

Missed Prime Day? Don't worry, Amazon's own TVs have just hit record-low prices anyway

By James Davidson published 28 July 25

If you didn't get a TV during Prime Day, we have good news: Amazon still has deals on its Omni series TVs.

A screenshot of the party members from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

I loved Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and as a Final Fantasy fan, here's what the long-running JRPG series could learn from 2025's unexpected hit

By James Davidson published 27 July 25

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings some fresh air to the JRPG world. Final Fantasy should take some notes.

Blu-ray Bounty July 2025 with Michael B Jordan from Sinners on screen

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from July 2025

By James Davidson published 26 July 25

Blu-ray Bounty: a southern-gothic horror movie, a cult sci-fi, an epic live concert, a spy thriller and a Beatles movie

Samsung QN80Flisting image with sunset horizon on screen

Samsung QN80F review: feature-packed and great for gaming, but struggles in other key areas

By James Davidson published 24 July 25

The Samsung QN80F offers excellent features, but some performance inconsistencies hold it back from being a true mid-range marvel.

I'm a TV reviewer and a gamer – here are the top 4 gaming TVs you can buy right now

By James Davidson published 21 July 25

Looking for a new gaming TV? I've picked four top options to add to your shortlist.

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Looking to get into 4K Blu-ray? Here are the 4 things you need to get started

By James Davidson published 19 July 25

4K Blu-ray is the best way to experience movies at home. Here's what you'll need to get your 4K system up and running.

A 4K Blu-ray player is the best way to upgrade your TV’s sound and visuals – and this one’s irresistibly cheap for Prime Day, but the deal ends today!

By James Davidson published 12 July 25

If you're looking for a way into 4K Blu-ray, this cheap Panasonic player is a great start, and now it's on sale for the tail-end of Prime Day.

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Don't wait! It's your last chance to get this five-star Samsung OLED TV for a record-low price before Prime Day ends

By James Davidson published 11 July 25

Prime Day is drawing to close, so you don't have long left to get this incredible deal on one of Samsung's best OLED TVs

Big TVs, smaller prices - get 75 and 85-inch screens for under $1,000 with these tempting Prime Day deals

By James Davidson published 11 July 25

Prime Day is drawing to a close, but you can still grab a deal on that big screen TV you've dreamed about.

I'm still stunned by this epic record-low price for the LG C4 OLED TV – but you're running out of time to get it this cheap!

By James Davidson published 11 July 25

It's the final day of Amazon's Prime Day, which means a final chance to pick up the LG C4 at a discounted price

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Last chance! The best budget TV for sports has a record-low price, but it ends today – don't miss this Prime Day TV deal

By James Davidson published 11 July 25

As part of Prime Day, Amazon's own Fire TV Omni Mini-LED has had its price slashed.

This $2000 Prime Day discount on a 98-inch TCL mini-LED TV is seriously tempting - even if the TV is too big for my apartment

By James Davidson published 10 July 25

98-inch screens were a dream at one stage, but now they're getting big deals during Prime Day.

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There's no better time to pick up a Fire Stick – the best-selling 4K model has a huge 50% discount for Prime Day

By James Davidson published 10 July 25

Prime Day means discounts on Amazon's Fire TV Stick lineup: and the popular model is at an all-time low.

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Here are the best Prime Day deals for TVs under $1,000, including LG OLED, Hisense, TCL and more

By James Davidson published 9 July 25

Check out the best deals for TVs under $1,000, including 75-inch, OLED and premium mini-LED sets

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Amazon has tons of Prime Day deals on 4K Blu-rays but these are the 4 discs I’d pick – including 2 I use for testing TVs

By James Davidson last updated 9 July 25

4K Blu-ray fans, listen up! There are some great deals at Amazon for Prime Day - here's some discs to get you started!

Rare discount alert! The Sonos Beam Gen 2 Dolby Atmos soundbar is at a near-record low price this Prime Day - grab it while you can!

By James Davidson published 8 July 25

Sonos discounts don't happen often so when one comes around, it's worth checking out!

Get the 43-inch Amazon Omni QLED for the lowest price it's ever been this Prime Day

By James Davidson published 8 July 25

A better than ever price

Here are the best cheap Amazon Prime Day Fire TV stick deals you can grab today, with up to 50% off!

By James Davidson published 8 July 25

There aren't many better times in the year to get a deal on a Fire TV stick than Prime Day.

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The Hisense U8QG is one of 2025's best mini-LED TVs, and it's already had a huge discount ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson published 7 July 25

Get the feature-packed Hisense U8QG 65-inch model for a seriously low price.

There's $2,000 off this huge 98-inch TCL TV for Prime Day – here's why I think you should buy it

By James Davidson published 7 July 25

$2,000 off the 98-inch TCL QM8K mini-LED TV? A deal that's worth it.

It’s happened again! The LG C4 OLED TV has crashed to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day – do not miss this deal!

By James Davidson last updated 7 July 25

Our top TV of 2024, the LG C4 has had another excellent deal ahead of Prime Day

Samsung HW-Q990F review: a phenomenal soundbar system that solidifies Samsung's place atop the Dolby Atmos soundbar food chain

By James Davidson published 6 July 25

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990F delivers an unforgettable home cinema experience, and while not wholly different from its predecessor, it's still a Dolby Atmos marvel.

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There's a huge Criterion Collection 4K Blu-ray sale happening at Amazon ahead of Prime Day – here are the 5 movies I'd pick

By James Davidson published 4 July 25

Major savings of the best 4k Blu-rays you can add to your collection

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