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. He's also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
Find Phil on Mastodon, or on Threads.
Let’s discuss an Apple TV 4K with a camera
Can Apple put a camera in Apple TV 4K? Sure. But that doesn't mean it'd make much sense — especially when the iPhone exists.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout.
Roku Pro Series TVs finally go after the high(er) end, start at $899
With a new operating system and higher-end hardware, the Roku Pro Series smart TV hopes to start to break in to the more premium side of the market.
Standalone ESPN to launch by fall 2025, with Disney Bundle available
You should be able to subscribe to ESPN channels without any other cable or streaming services by fall 2025. We still don't have a price, however.
Sling TV channels: Can you watch CBS, TBS, Bally Sports, and more?
Sling TV is one of the more affordable streaming options, but that comes at the expense of ease of use, and not having as many channels by default.
SiriusXM firing up a dedicated Taylor Swift channel on April 7
The satellite-and-streaming service presents Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) some 13 days before the release of her new album. It won't be around forever, though.
Do you need the internet for Sling TV?
Sling TV is an internet-based streaming service. Thus, you'll need some kind of internet connection if you want to watch anything on it.
Are NBA games on Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch NBA games on Sling. If you have the right channels, and if the game is available on one of those channels. It gets a little complicated.
Is college football on Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch college football on Sling TV — but only if you have the right channels. And even then, you might still be missing some.
Does Sling TV have local channels?
Sling TV does have some local channels available to stream — if you're in the right market, and if those channels are actually available.
Sling TV versus YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the most popular live streaming service with more than 8 million subscribers. Sling TV has about one quarter of that. So which is best for you?
Sling Orange vs. Sling Blue: Which Sling TV package is best?
Sling TV comes with two flavors of base plans — Sling Orange, and Sling Blue. But which one is the best for you?
Are NHL games on Sling TV?
Yes, you can watch NHL games on Sling TV, but only if you have the right channels on the right package. And even then, you might need to augment your service.
Is Sling TV free with Amazon Prime?
Sling TV isn't free with Amazon Prime because it has nothing to do with Amazon Prime. You can get it on Amazon devices, but you'll need a subscription.
Sling TV versus Hulu With Live TV
Sling TV and Hulu With Live TV do things a little differently but are strong competitors for live streaming video. But one has a pretty huge ace up its sleeve.
Is Premier League Soccer on Sling TV?
You can watch Premier League matches on Sling TV, but only if you have the right channels. And you might well want another service to help augment things.
Sling TV versus Fubo
Sling TV and Fubo are two excellent options for a live streaming service, but they come about things differently.
Does Sling TV have ABC?
ABC is one of the major broadcast networks and it is available to stream on Sling TV. But only in a handful of markets.
What is Sling Freestream?
Free, ad-supported channels — otherwise known as FAST services — are all the rage these days. And Sling TV has its own in Freestream.
How many devices can you watch Sling TV on at once?
Sling TV lets you stream your favorite channels on multiple devices — if you have the right plan, and if that channel is covered under that plan.
How to reset an Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Android-based Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the most popular platforms in the world for streaming video on your TV. Here's how to reset it.
Apple (and Messi) offering a monthlong trial of MLS Season Pass
You can get a free one-month trial of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, thanks to Lionel Messi. Just sign up by April 5.
Is March Madness on Sling TV?
It's that time of year again — March Madness is back. And you can watch it all on Sling TV. (If you're willing to work at it a little.)
Max will be available to stream in Europe starting May 21
Warner Bros. Discovery will launch the Max era in Europe starting on May 21, with some 25 countries on the agenda.
YouTube TV just got even better on iPhones and iPads
You can now watch up to four shows at once in multivew with YouTube TV on iPhone and iPad. Just try not to burn out on all the cable news .
LG sweetens the deal on its new CineBeam Q projector
LG is throwing in a free portable speaker and a $200 gift card if you preorder its new CineBeam Q projector by April 8.
ESPN’s standalone subscription could hit $30, receive preference on Roku
A new report says the standalone ESPN subscription set to be available in 2025 may cost between $25 and $30 and could get preferential treatment on Roku.
LG’s stylish CineBeam Q projector changes name, hits the U.S. in April
The LG CineBeam Q has dropped the Qube from its name and goes up for pre-order this month before its U.S. release in April. There's still no price, though.
Former Apple exec joins upcoming sports streaming service as CEO
Pete Distad, who most recently ran video and sports for Apple, will be at the helm of the new joint venture sports streaming service when it launches in 2024.
Apple’s MLS Season Pass is streaming all games free this weekend
Every MLS match March 16-17 will be streamed for free on Apple's MLS Season Pass service — even if you're not a subscriber.
Spotify adds music videos for Premium users in a handful of countries
Spotify is slowing testing with waters with music videos, available in a handful of countries at first, for a handful of artists.
I don’t know what to do about Roku
Between all the advertising and data harvesting — and now a pretty major account breach that potentially could have been avoided — it's hard to recommend Roku.
Best streaming devices for 2024: Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and more
Your TV probably already has all the apps you need to stream all your shows and movies. But you also probably can do better than that. Here's what we like.
The upcoming sports streaming service is a textbook case of a ‘trollout’
Information about a major new sports streaming service continues to be released in dribs and drabs, which doesn't really help anyone.