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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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!
Why the Nest Hub Max still rocks as a kitchen TV
It's getting up there in age, but the Nest Hub Max is still an excellent option for a television in the kitchen.
LG’s latest portable CineBeam Projector now available for $600
LG’s latest portable CineBeam Projector now available for $600
The CineBeam Smart Portable Projector is aimed at making it easy to take up to a 120-inch picture from one room to another with minimal effort.
Netflix to expand paid password sharing in Q1
Netflix to expand paid password sharing in Q1
Netflix says it'll expand its program that aims to curb password sharing — but it didn't give too many more details.
SiriusXM now has an app for Vizio TVs
SiriusXM now has an app for Vizio TVs
You can now stream all the SiriusXM you want, directly from your Vizio TV.
The new HomePod is still too expensive, which is exactly how Apple wants it
The new 2023 Apple HomePod shaves $50 off the old price, but still finds itself looking down its nose at the competition.
HBO Max: price, movies, shows, and more
HBO Max: price, movies, shows, and more
HBO Max is the streaming arm of the legendary entertainment company. But changes are in the works.
Ad-free HBO Max is about to get more expensive
Ad-free HBO Max is about to get more expensive
The ad-free tier of HBO Max will become $1 more expensive starting in February, the company announced.
The best Sling TV alternatives
The best Sling TV alternatives
Sling TV has more than 2 million subscribers and is the third-most popular service in the U.S. But there are other options you should take a look at.
The best YouTube TV alternatives
The best YouTube TV alternatives
YouTube TV is a great streaming service. But it's not the only one. Here are the best YouTube TV alternatives you should check out.
Did Roku just upend the midrange TV landscape?
Did Roku just upend the midrange TV landscape?
Roku may well have just sent a sizable shockwave through the affordable TV market. The question, really, is a matter of degree.