Phil Nickinson
Section Editor, Audio/Video
Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
Find Phil on Mastodon, or on Threads.
NFL streaming outage is a reminder that antenna backups are easy
The next time the stream of your live sports broadcast goes down, you'll wish you had an old-school antenna for backup.
Max is pulling some features from its ad-free subscription
Those who are on Max's ad-free tier are going to lose the ability to stream on three devices at once, or watch anything in 4K resolution, as of early December.
Sling TV adds live scores and more for sports fans
Sling TV has added more scores and stats for more sports leagues, along with another handful of new features for subscribers.
The best Amazon Fire TV device you should buy in 2023
There's no shortage of Amazon Fire TV devices out there — but we've nailed down the three you should actually consider.
Netflix’s ad-supported tier will include ad-free bonus episodes in 2024
Watch three in a row and you'll get the fourth ad-free, Netflix says, as new sign-ups to the cheaper advertising tier hit 30 percent.
NFL Sunday Ticket slashes price for the back half of the season
If you've been eyeballing NFL Sunday Ticket, but didn't want to pay close to $400, you can now get the back half of the season for half the price.
YouTube NFL outage: Should Google give refunds or credits?
Google's first real hiccup streaming NFL Sunday Ticket doesn't appear to come with any recourse for subscribers. Welcome to the future, folks.
NFL buffering on YouTube TV? You’re not alone today
Google says it's aware of issues today with the NFL games on YouTube and YouTube TV, and it's working on a fix.
How to reset an Apple TV to its factory settings
Apple TV is considered to be among the best streaming hardware you can buy. Here's how to reset it.
How to reset an Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Android-based Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the most popular platforms in the world for streaming video on your TV. Here's how to reset it.
Everyone is missing the point on streaming video
Asking whether streaming video is still worth it is very much asking the wrong question. At least if you care about your own control and flexibility.
Fubo tweaks its plans again, and actually lowers price of one tier
Fubo has renamed and revamped its most expensive tier — but also made it a little more affordable in the process.
Should you install beta updates for Apple TV 4K?
Apple TV makes it easy to install beta software to test out new features before they're fully baked. But is that really a good idea?
FuboTV: channels, price, plans, packages, and add-ons
In a world of increasing live TV streaming options, FuboTV sets itself apart with a huge collection of sports channels and unique features like 4K and HDR.
Apple TV’s tvOS 17.2 beta adds a sidebar to the TV app
The TV app on Apple TV is getting slightly less clunky in tvOS 17.2. Or at least it's rearranging the mess somewhat.
How to set up the TCL Q6 Google TV
Whether you're using it as a basic television or going for the full Google TV experience, setting up the TCL Q6 takes just a few minutes.
New AirPods teased for 2024, to little surprise
A report from Bloomberg citing unnamed sources says to expect new AirPods in 2024, which makes sense given that we're all currently closing out 2023.
YouTube TV is still growing on the back of NFL Sunday Ticket
We don't know exactly how many subscribers YouTube TV has these days, but Google says it's still growing, thanks to NFL Sunday Ticket.
Spotify adds subscribers, still hasn’t added high-res audio
Spotify managed to still add subscribers in the months following a price increase, but the streaming music service still lacks any kind of high-res audio.
Crunchyroll now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels
Crunchyroll is one of the biggest and best ways to stream anime straight from Japan. And it's now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
How to reset the TCL Q6 QLED Google TV
It's good to know how to reset the TCL Q6 Google TV — even if you hope you never have to do it. (Or at least do it very often.)
How to reset an Amazon Fire TV remote in less than 2 minutes
If you need to reset your Amazon Fire TV remote, it should take just a button press and a couple minutes of your time.
Netflix is about to get more expensive, again
Netflix is increasing the monthly price of two of its plans in the U.S., U.K, and France, with other changes to come globally.
How to change the Amazon Fire TV Ambient Experience background
Amazon has a some wonderful options for backgrounds in its new Fire TV Ambient Experience. Here's how to experience them all.
The Netflix Cup combines F1 and the PGA Tour in Las Vegas
It's official: Formula 1 and the PGA Tour are teaming up for The Netflix Cup — a nine-hole golf match teaming drivers with PGA Tour pros on November 14.
YouTube rolling out some three-dozen new features this fall
Whether you're on a phone, a tablet, or in a desktop browser, YouTube has a number of new features headed your way to make binging video that much better.
SportsEngine Play adds streaming video for parents and pros
SportsEngine Play offers parents and coaches more live-streaming opportunities than ever before, along with professional instruction and developmental video.
TCL Q6 review: the price is right
The TCL Q6 is at the bottom of the top end of the manufacturer's lineup, with a price and experience that's plenty affordable.
This is as close as we’ll get to a dumb TV anytime soon
It's not quite what folks want in a true dumb TV, but that TCL gives you any option not to use the full Google TV system is a good choice to have.
Multiview almost fixes one of the biggest problems with YouTube TV
Channel flipping isn't as quick to do on streaming services, and maybe that isn't a bad thing. But Multiview almost makes for a perfect substitute.
Which streaming platform has the best screensavers?
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku each has good options for screensavers on their various streaming devices. But one platform definitely stands out.
Are Apple TV screensavers real?
Yes, Apple TV screensavers are real. And they're spectacular. (And if you still don't believe us, read on for more.)