
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

Amazon Fire TV Cube vs. Apple TV 4K (From CordCutters.com)
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Two 4K-capable video boxes go head to head, and remote to remote.

It's a little hard to believe how good this $100 Vizio sound bar is
By Phil Nickinson last updated
OK, actually it's only $98. And that makes it even better.

What's new on Netflix for May 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's not easy keeping up with everything that's coming to Netflix. Believe us, it's our job. But it's a damned good thing we do it, because there's some more good stuff on the way in May.

CordCutters.com reviews the new AirTV
By Phil Nickinson last updated
If you're way into Sling TV, you should be into this. But otherwise ...

ESPN+ will stream League of Legends competitions this summer
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Add esports to the list of things the sports network's streaming app does well.

Twitter is killing its apps for Roku, Android TV and Xbox
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Fun fact: Twitter had apps for Roku, Android TV and Xbox.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in August 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
You read that right. It's almost August. Here's what's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.

What's new on Hulu for June 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Now that we've got the second season of The Handmaid's Tale behind us, it's time to see what's up next in June on Hulu.

CordCutters.com puts Roku Ultra up against Apple TV 4K
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Roku Ultra can hold its own — but was it ever really a contest?

The CordCutters.com guide to streaming NFL games
By Phil Nickinson last updated
From preseason games to the playoffs, we've got your guide for watching every NFL game on Android TV, Apple TV and more.

Amazon Fire TV Cube review from CordCutters.com
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's good. It's really good. But is it going to kill Android TV or Apple TV?

Amazon Fire TV Cube or Roku Ultra? CordCutters.com weighs in
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Can Roku's simple interface compete with the likes of Amazon Fire TV? Actually ...

What's new on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in July 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's scary out there. Let's stay inside. The problem is knowing that's on. What's good on streaming TV. What new stuff we have to watch.

Twitch will start streaming Doctor Who on May 29
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Enjoy seven doctors over 26 seasons. And win stuff.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in September 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Black Panther. King Lear. ... And probably some other king things.

Philo now has a referral program so you and a friend can save some cash on streaming TV
By Phil Nickinson last updated
There's no limit on the number of referrals you can get each month.

How to watch Shark Week if you've cut the cord
By Phil Nickinson last updated
We're gonna need a bigger boat. And a good streaming device.

What's new (and what's leaving) on Netflix in September 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Wakanda forever. And some other stuff.

Latest AirTV is available today for $119
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's a tuner for OTA TV, with Sling users in mind.

How to watch the Royal Wedding online
By Phil Nickinson last updated
We're told that a few people are interested in the royal ceremonies. And hats. Something to do with hats.

Nest Hello review: The smartest doorbell
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Nest didn't reinvent the doorbell — that was done already. But it's made the best one you can buy.

Amazon Echo Dot Review: An inch and a half of Alexa may be all you need
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Echo Dot is what you get if you lop off the top inch and a half of an Echo. All the brains in a smaller stature, with a smaller price to go along with it.

Best 4K Streamers of 2017
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's easier than ever to watch 4K content. It's also more confusing than ever. This will point you in the right direction.

What new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO in August 2020
By Phil Nickinson published
Be it politics, old favorites or the latest from Hollywood in the time of COVID, there's something for everyone this August.

VPN for dummies ... Or Dads ... Or why it's time to finally take the plunge
By Phil Nickinson last updated
A good VPN isn't as complicated as it used to be, but it's still a pretty big step for a "regular" user to take. It's time to get my family used to it. Their data may depend on it.