
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

SiriusXM's $4 student plan is legit (and, yes, they'll check)
By Phil Nickinson published
If you're in a proper college or university, you should be good to go.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in September 2019
By Phil Nickinson published
Wherein we learn that Wu-Tang Clan still ain't nothing to eff with, Chelsea Handler can teach us a thing or three, and Amazon Prime Video can melt your mind.

Apple considering $9.99 price for Apple TV+, Bloomberg reports
By Phil Nickinson published
The premium service is said to roll out by November.

There's a good chance that the password on your streaming service sucks
By Phil Nickinson published
A study on password stuffing finds 'entertainment sites' are far more likely to reuse breached credentials.

CBS and Viacom are back together again as ViacomCBS
By Phil Nickinson published
The cable and broadcast companies seal the deal and position themselves better against Disney and AT&T.

CBS All Access is now available in Apple TV Channels
By Phil Nickinson published
It's a great subscription addition for Apple TV users.

Vizio starts its SmarCast 3.0 update to bring AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to its TVs
By Phil Nickinson published
So you'll be able to stream all your Apple stuff easily.

AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are coming to LG TVs in the United States today
By Phil Nickinson published
Nearly a week after the update began in Korea, LG's TVs in the U.S. are getting their Apple features.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in August 2019
By Phil Nickinson published
From the impossibly funny to the deadly serious, we've got every piece of new video headed your way on your favorite streaming services.

LG TVs will start getting Apple Airplay 2 and HomeKit on July 25
By Phil Nickinson published
Hope you have a 2019 model, though.

Upgrade your old Fire TV remote for just $15 on Prime Day!
By Phil Nickinson published
(And get a free base-level Fire TV Stick, because sometimes deals get a little weird.)

Get these Amazon Prime Video Channels on the cheap for Prime Day
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Amazon Prime Video Channels is one of the best-kept secrets of Prime Video. And on Prime Day, you can get a whole slew of channels at a big discount!

Hulu is now streaming some of its shows in 4K, but only on two devices
By Phil Nickinson published
If you've got the right hardware and love Hulu's original shows, you're in luck.

Sling TV updates its Roku and Apple TV apps with new user interfaces
By Phil Nickinson published
More information, better searches, and improved controls are on tap.

PlayStation Vue is raising prices for everyone
By Phil Nickinson published
Whether you're a new or current customer, you're going to have to pay more for any of PlayStation Vue's plans.

Vizio M658-G1 review: An everyman's 2019 TV at an everyman's price
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Once again, Vizio deftly marries the specs and features you want at a price you can afford. Just don't rely on the built-in software.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO and Hulu in July 2019
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Veronica Mars, Stranger Things, Orange Is The New Black, Workin' Moms — and a whole lot more are headed your way on your favorite streaming service in July.

Modern Dad on the Amazon Echo Show
By Phil Nickinson last updated
While we await the HomePod later this year, Amazon one-ups everyone with a not-quite-baked but full-of-potential speaker/display combo

How the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor helped save Modern Dad
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Fun fact: Seven years of running iMore's Androidriffic sister site might well leave you with high blood pressure.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in June 2019
By Phil Nickinson published
Between Black Mirror and The Handmaid's Tale, the start of summer is going to be a dark one.

Vizio's 2019 televisions are now available, with HomeKit and AirPlay 2 coming later this summer
By Phil Nickinson published
You'll get 4K resolution and HDR out of the box, but Apple's streaming stuff will require a software update this summer.

Anker PowerHouse 200 review: Portable power done right
By Phil Nickinson published
This is overkill for your basic charging needs. But it's a godsend for some real on-the-go juice.