
Phil Nickinson
Phil is the father of two beautiful girls and is the Dad behind Modern Dad. Before that he spent seven years at the helm of Android Central. Before that he spent a decade in a newsroom of a two-time Pulitzer Prize-finalist newspaper. Before that — well, we don't talk much about those days.
Latest articles by Phil Nickinson

The best over-the-air antennas 2022
By Phil Nickinson published
We've used more over-the-air antennas than most, in all sorts of locations. And a decent over-the-air antenna — pointed in the right direction — can fill the holes that streaming leaves behind.

This $50 Amazon Echo battery base from Mission Cables lets the original Alexa go mobile
By Phil Nickinson last updated
The original Amazon Echo is still a great product. By making it mobile, though, it becomes even better.

Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, and more — everything Amazon announced today
By Phil Nickinson last updated
That's a whole bunch of new hardware from Amazon — from new Echoes to a new Fire TV and some crazy little buttons.

Amazon adds multi-room audio to Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show
By Phil Nickinson last updated
You can now listen to Amazon Music — and other services — simultaneously across multiple Echo devices.

Eufy Genie: It's like an Echo Dot, only less expensive and not as good
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Find the extra $15 somewhere, because what you save on the Eufy Genie isn't worth the Echo Dot features you lose in the process.

Apple TV vs. Amazon Fire TV: What's the difference?
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Let us stipulate that Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV are very similar products. They're also wildly different in a number of ways. Price is just one of them.

Netflix can now share directly into Instagram Stories, for some reason
By Phil Nickinson last updated
If you don't share whatever it is you're doing at any given moment, did it actually happen?

CEO confirms Netflix won't be a part of Apple's new video play
By Phil Nickinson last updated
That said, we still don't exactly know what Apple is planning for its March 25 event.

What's new on Netflix in January 2019: Unfortunate Events, Carmen San Diego, Killer Mike, and more!
By Phil Nickinson last updated
New year, new Netflix. Or the same old awesome Netflix. Whichever way you see it, really.

What's new on Netflix for August 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Disenchantment, The Ozarks, and plenty more land in the eighth month of the year.

Netflix increases prices across the board
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Its least expensive plan is now $9, and you'll be paying $16 a month to stream in 4K.

Netflix now streaming with 'high-quality audio', because your ears matter, too
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Bitrates will now adapt depending on your bandwidth on 5.1 surround and Atmos-enabled content.

How Netflix is boosting its 'watched-by' numbers by 35%
By Phil Nickinson last updated
In changing the way it measures how a "household" is determined to have watched something, Netflix pads its numbers a bit.

What's new on Netflix in April 2019
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Ultraman, Kevin Hart and Mighty Little Bheem lead the way into Spring for Netflix.

Infinity War is now on Netflix! (Unless it's not)
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Please direct your complaints to management.

IMDB 'Freedive' brings ad-supported movies and shows via Amazon
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's more shows and movies, only with advertising.

What's new on Amazon Prime Video for July 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
We're getting into the meat of summer. And that means a ton of new stuff to watch on Amazon Prime Video!

What's new on Amazon Prime Video for August 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Bring on Jack Ryan, a Gringo, and more!

What's new on Amazon Prime Video in February 2019
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Mystery, murder and more murder are headed to Amazon Prime Video in February — and that's just in one Prime Original Series.

What's new on Amazon Prime Video in April 2019
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Bosch is back one more time, as is The Tick. And it's Bug Diaries that many folks are waiting for.

Roku TV Wireless Speakers Review: Decent sound done simply
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Wireless speakers that you can set up in less than 2 minutes may well be worth $199 — it's just a shame they don't sound a little better.

How to watch the FIFA Men's World Cup if you've cut the cord
By Phil Nickinson last updated
The U.S. men didn't make it this year (yeah, it still hurts), but you can watch all the soccer this summer on Fox and FS1.