
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

Vizio's 2020 lineup is a march of consistency and constant improvement
By Phil Nickinson last updated
This year, Vizio continues what it does best — making great (and, hopefully, affordable) televisions and home audio equipment.

Apple TV app will hit LG's webOS televisions this year
By Phil Nickinson published
So you can watch all the Apple TV+ you want without having to use other hardware.

Vizio TVs get bigger and better in 2020, with its first OLED TV, an 85-incher, and new procesors
By Phil Nickinson published
Its SmartCast user interface also gets a major update, and new soundbars are here, too.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in January 2020
By Phil Nickinson last updated
The major streaming services are starting off the new decade right. And we get to reap the rewards.

Sling TV updates its listings — and increases its pricing
By Phil Nickinson published
The base plans are bumping to $30 a month; Extras are going up, too.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in December 2019
By Phil Nickinson published
Netflix brings the funny, The Expanse is back on Amazon, and Hulu ventures further Into the Dark.

Did the former Disney CEO really just throw shade at Apple TV+?
By Phil Nickinson published
Maybe, or maybe not. On the other hand, you could only actually watch one of those services on launch day.

Disney+ basically will support all the devices at launch
By Phil Nickinson last updated
If you've got it, there's a pretty good chance you'll be able to watch Disney+ on it. With one major exception.

Hulu now allows downloads for offline viewing — with some caveats
By Phil Nickinson last updated
You'll need the more expensive plan, and downloads will expire after 30 days. Or sooner.

PlayStation Vue is shutting down
By Phil Nickinson published
The streaming service will go dark on Jan. 30, 2020.

What's new in November on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO
By Phil Nickinson published
The Queer Eye guys head to Asia, Jack Ryan is back, meet Dolflace -- and so much more in November!

Canceling AT&T TV Now? Here are some great alternatives
By Phil Nickinson last updated
You don't have to be stuck with a streaming service that doesn't give you what you want. Here are some options if you're getting rid of AT&T TV Now.

AT&T TV Now's newest plans are about to go up in price
By Phil Nickinson last updated
The newest "Plus" and "Max" plans are getting more expensive starting Nov. 19.

Amazon Music is now available on Apple TV
By Phil Nickinson published
It joins Spotify in the ranks of high-profile third-party apps to hit the home screen.

Hulu is about to make its menus easier to read
By Phil Nickinson published
Backgrounds and text will now have more contrast as part of a push for better accessibility.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in October 2019
By Phil Nickinson published
You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll scare the living crap out of yourself. It's October, kids!

You can now pre-order Disney+ if you're in the United States
By Phil Nickinson published
The price is the same, and you won't get any bonus material. But you will be among the first on your block with a sub.

TCL's glorious new 6-Series TVs are now available
By Phil Nickinson published
QLED is a big step up for the affordable line of Roku-powered televisions.

You can now watch Sling TV in Apple's Safari browser
By Phil Nickinson published
Because apparently you couldn't before.

Amazon unveils the Fire TV Edition Anker Nebula Soundbar
By Phil Nickinson published
Yeah, it's a mouthful. But it's a sound bar with Amazon Fire TV built in.

Amazon updates the Fire TV Cube with newer processor and Dolby Atmos audio
By Phil Nickinson published
It's faster, it's more powerful, and it now has the one feature it was missing previously.

Roku announces an all-in-one sound bar and optional subwoofer
By Phil Nickinson published
Each costs $179. Preorders have begun now, with shipping in October.
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