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.
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How to watch March Madness online
How to watch March Madness online
March Madness is back, with the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament scheduled to run from March 14 to April 3. Here's how to watch every game.
Sonos has always been expensive — but that doesn’t mean it’s overpriced
Sonos has always been expensive — but that doesn’t mean it’s overpriced
Sonos speakers always have cost a lot of money. But just because you can't afford something doesn't mean it's overpriced.
The first Roku-made televisions are now available at Best Buy
The first Roku-made televisions are now available at Best Buy
The Roku Select Series and Roku Plus Series televisions are the first to be made by the streaming veteran under its own name.
Hulu Live loses Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates
Hulu Live loses Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates
If you have Hulu With Live TV and live in a town that has a Sinclair-owned ABC affiliate, the latter is now missing from the former due to a contract dispute.
How to share Google One storage with your family
How to share Google One storage with your family
Google One lets you share extra cloud storage with your family — but Google doesn't turn that feature on by default. Here's how to fix that.
The Sonos Era speakers solve a major problem for Android users
The Sonos Era speakers solve a major problem for Android users
The Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 speakers are the first to employ Trueplay customization on the speakers themselves and no longer require the use of a smartphone.
How to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup
How to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to take place this year in New Zealand and Australia. Here's how to watch every game.
Photoshop AI thinks ‘happiness’ is a smile with rotten teeth
Photoshop and Lightroom are essential tools for any photographer. But you just can't leave it in the hands of artificial intelligence.
Sonos teases upcoming launch of the Era generation
Sonos teases upcoming launch of the Era generation
Sonos has sent out a marketing email teasing the next era of its popular wireless speakers.
Google has the cutest Mandalorian Easter egg
The Mandalorian is back with Season 3, and Google's got a great little Easter egg to celebrate.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV shows everyone else how to stream sports
The opening match of the 2023 MLS season made it obvious — Apple TV can stream live sports in the sort of quality you'd expect from Apple.
Watch every MLS game for free this weekend on Apple TV
Watch every MLS game for free this weekend on Apple TV
The first 14 games of the 2023 MLS season are available for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
More Lord of the Rings movies are coming
More Lord of the Rings movies are coming
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zazlav said multiple new Lord of the Rings movies are coming, though he gave no other details.
MLS Season Pass: price, how to watch, and more
MLS Season Pass: price, how to watch, and more
MLS Season Pass brings every Major League Soccer game to Apple TV this season. Here's everything you need to know about the subscription service.
T-Mobile customers can now get MLS Season Pass for free
T-Mobile customers can now get MLS Season Pass for free
If you're a T-Mobile wireless customer, you can now snag your free subscription for MLS Season Pass and watch every game in 2023.
The next generation of Sonos speakers has leaked, again
The next generation of Sonos speakers has leaked, again
Lifestyle images of the Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 speakers have leaked ahead of their announcement.
As promised, Paramount+ is increasing its prices
As promised, Paramount+ is increasing its prices
Paramount+ will increase its rates in the second half of 2023 when the streaming service absorbs the Showtime network.
What is Paramount Plus? Price, plans, and what you can watch
What is Paramount Plus? Price, plans, and what you can watch
Paramount Plus is the streaming service from ViacomCBS that's home to the Star Trek universe, Yellowstone, live sports, the NFL, and more — including new originals.
MLS Season Pass will be available to sports bars and the like
MLS Season Pass will be available to sports bars and the like
If you prefer to watch your favorite MLS team from the comfort of your favorite sports bar, MLS Season Pass will be available.
T-Mobile subscribers can get MLS Season Pass for free
T-Mobile subscribers can get MLS Season Pass for free
T-Mobile subscribers can get a free subscription to MLS Season Pass as part of the T-Mobile on Us program.
MLS Season Pass tops out at 1080p — here’s why that’s probably OK
MLS Season Pass tops out at 1080p — here’s why that’s probably OK
MLS Season Pass won't have games in 4K on Apple TV, but that's probably just fine.
NFL Sunday Ticket: how to watch on YouTube and YouTube TV
NFL Sunday Ticket: how to watch on YouTube and YouTube TV
NFL Sunday Ticket is coming to YouTube and YouTube TV, and details are starting to trickle in.
How to watch Super Bowl 2023
How to watch Super Bowl 2023
The biggest sports question of the year? Same as it was last year — how do you watch Super Bowl 2023 on your own terms?
Super Bowl 2023 halftime show: who’s performing?
Super Bowl 2023 halftime show: who’s performing?
We know Rihanna will grace us with her presence during the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show. But who else might join her?
Viziogram looks to make your Vizio TV more social
Viziogram looks to make your Vizio TV more social
Viziogram aims to be a simple way to share photos and video with friends and family who own a Vizio TV.
Netflix expands its anti-password sharing scheme
Netflix expands its anti-password sharing scheme
Netflix is slowly working toward making 100 million pay up instead of using someone else's account — and four more countries are on the list.
Discovery+ reportedly won’t be killed off
Discovery+ reportedly won’t be killed off
A report from the Wall Street Journal says that the Discovery+ streaming service will live alongside the new combined service in the works from Warner Bros. Discovery.
NFL Sunday Ticket may get typical YouTube community features
NFL Sunday Ticket may get typical YouTube community features
Google's earnings call may have revealed a few features NFL Sunday Ticket will enjoy on YouTube, with months to go before we actually see them.
Netflix screwed up, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
Allowing users to share passwords has come back to bite Netflix where it hurts most — in the wallet.
Apple’s MLS Season Pass is about more than just streaming games
Apple’s MLS Season Pass is about more than just streaming games
Apple's MLS Season Pass is now available ahead of the season kickoff February 25, with more than just streaming on the agenda.
YouTube TV loses MLB Network and MLB.TV add-on
YouTube TV loses MLB Network and MLB.TV add-on
YouTube TV subscribers no longer have MLB Network in their listings, and the MLB.TV add-on is gone, too.
Peacock does away with free tier for new subscribers
Peacock does away with free tier for new subscribers
The Peacock streaming service has quietly killed off its free plan, with new subscribers now required to choose between a $5- or $10-a-month tier.
Showtime is being merged into Paramount+
Showtime is being merged into Paramount+
The premium Showtime service is going to become a part of Paramount+ later in 2023, the company announced.
How to watch Puppy Bowl 2023
How to watch Puppy Bowl 2023
The Puppy Bowl is back for 2023, and it's better than ever, with more dogs, more adoptions, and the fan-favorite water-bowl cam!