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

LG G6 OLED TV showing a snow covered deer on screen, delivering strong details with a balanced color profile

Prices for the LG G6 and LG C6 OLED TVs have appeared on Amazon — and boy, have I got good news for you

By James Davidson Published

The first prices for the LG G6 and LG C6 have appeared on Amazon — and if they're legit, it's very good news.

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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 Published

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 Published

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.

HMV Arrow Films 4K Blu-ray collection listing image with Heathers 4K Blu-ray on a pile of other discs

HMV has discounted a ton of Arrow Films 4K Blu-rays for Easter — here are my 6 picks

By James Davidson Published

HMV has discounted tons of Arrow Video 4K Blu-rays for Easter, so I've picked my top 6 discs from the selection of titles on offer.

The Mounting Dream tilting TV wall mount against a pink background

Best TV wall mounts, for all sizes

By James Davidson Last updated

Updated Want to know which are the best TV wall mounts? From fixed to tilting and full-motion, we've rounded up one for every TV size.

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 Published

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 Published

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 Published

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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Displace CEO Balaji

'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 Published

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.

4K Blu-ray collection hero image with Minority Report, Lawrence of Arabia, Bugonia, Predator: Badlands, Dead Man and Captain Blood 4K Blu-ray cases in a pile

These are the top 6 4K Blu-rays I recommend from 2026 so far — and I've tested them all

By James Davidson Published

2026 has been a great year for 4K Blu-ray already, so I've picked the 6 best discs that I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.

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Philips OLED760 listing image showing a green butterfly on screen

I reviewed the Philips' cheaper OLED TV, and it's a great performer with a unique advantage over LG and Samsung's rivals

By James Davidson Published

Recommended

The Philips OLED760 is a great option in the entry-level OLED market from, with its Ambilight adding a unique twist.

The Philips OLED911 TV on a white surface, with a pink background. The TV says OLED+ on the screen

Philips’ new OLED TVs are the world’s first with Dolby Vision 2 — and I'm so excited for the follow-up to the model I called ‘best value on the market’

By James Davidson Published

Philips has revealed its 2026 OLED lineup, featuring higher brightness, Dolby Vision 2 support and a new Amiblight feature!

A hand holding a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones against a wall

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are still my go-to pair of cans, and they've just dropped to a record-low price in the Amazon Spring Sale

By James Davidson Published

I use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones every day and can't recommend them enough, especially at a record-low price.

4K Blu-ray cases of Tron, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Se7en, The Warriors and The Sound of Music in a line on dark wood table

4K Blu-rays have big discounts in Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale — here are my 6 picks, all of which I've personally tested

By James Davidson Published

There's a ton of discounted 4K Blu-rays as part of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale, but I've picked my 6 favorites.

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 Published

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

TCL C6K with orange butterfly on screen

The TCL C6K is 'a cheap mini-LED TV that's very good value for money' — and now it's down to a record-low price

By James Davidson Published

Budget TVs don't get much better than the TCL C6K, delivering excellent performance for a low price — and it's now even cheaper in Amazon's Spring Sale.

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 Published

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 Published

'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 Published

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 Published

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 Published

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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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'

HDMI cables explained: the different types, the ones I use as TechRadar's TV reviewer, and what I recommend you buy (don't worry, they're cheap!)

By James Davidson Published

HDMI cables are the most widely used interconnect in AV, so I'm here to explain the differences between them and recommend the cables you should actually buy.

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 Published

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.

Philips OLED910 with red flowers on screen

Philips OLED910 review: the brightest and best-value OLED TV you can buy

By James Davidson Published

Editor's Choice

The Philips OLED910 promises flagship performance but for cheaper than its rivals – can it deliver?

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4k Blu-ray Collections Hero image with Deadpool and Wolverine, The Mask, Good Bad and Ugly, Batman and Tombstone on a dark bench

I review 4K Blu-rays for a living and these are 6 of the best 4K action movies to show off your home theater

By James Davidson Published

Action movies can be a great way to show off your home theater system, and these 6 4K discs are some of the best I've ever tested.

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