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.
Find Phil on Mastodon, or on Threads.
Yep, Messi has made MLS Season Pass even more popular
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV saw its three most-viewed matches between July 19 and July 26 — which happens to coincide with Lionel Messi joining the league.
Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free
Verizon is giving away free subscriptions to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season as the games make the switch to YouTube and YouTube TV.
Spotify CEO says a HiFi option ‘has value,’ but only for ‘aficionados’
Spotify CEO David Ek threw another splash of cold water on any sort of HiFi plan, despite the company saying one was coming some two years ago.
How to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to take place this year in New Zealand and Australia. Here's how to watch every game.
New My Netflix tab looks to make streaming on the go a bit easier
Netflix has updated its mobile apps with a new My Netflix section that's aimed at making finding something to watch that much easier when you're on the go.
As expected, Spotify Premium is now more expensive
Most of Spotify's Premium plans are getting more expensive — the first price increase implemented by the company.
Spotify set to finally announce a price increase, WSJ reports
The Wall Street Journal reports that Spotify Premium is set to increase by $1 as the company still seeks profitability.
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now more expensive, too
Get ready to pay a little more for an individual subscription to YouTube Premium or YouTube Music.
Netflix kills Basic plan in U.S., U.K. as ads bring in more revenue
Netflix has already said its ad-supported plan is more lucrative than its $10 per month Basic plan, and so it's killing the latter in more countries.
It’s going to be more expensive to stream Yellowstone
It's going to cost you a little more to subscribe to Peacock starting in August. Here's what you need to know.
How to set a sleep timer on Apple TV
Apple TV finally has a sleep timer, which will turn off the hardware and your television after a set amount of time. Here's how to use it.
The Roku Channel is now available as a Google TV app
The Roku Channel — the free, ad-supported streaming service from Roku — is now available on Google TV and Android TV as a standalone app.
Prime Day is the perfect time to turn a bedroom into a living room
Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to put a bigger TV and louder sound into your bedroom. Trust us. It's worth it.
This Samsung S90C OLED TV news is literally huge
Samsung's excellent S90C OLED line now comes in a whopping 83 inches, with a price tag to match.
SpaceCamp, the amazing 1986 film, is stuck in a streaming black hole
Released months after the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, SpaceCamp disappeared from pop culture despite a standout cast and legendary composer.
Six years in hell: My aging Sonos speakers have survived outside
We wouldn't recommend leaving an expensive Sonos speaker outside all day and all night. In Florida. In the heat and humidity. And yet ...
The Tidal music service is getting more expensive in August
Streaming music service Tidal is raising its prices on its HiFi and Family plans starting August 2023.
A new USB-C case may be in AirPods Pro’s future
It's no great secret that Apple is moving to USB-C, but the switch may not be quite what you think at first.
How we test streaming video devices
Whether it's Roku, Amazon, Apple, or others — we apply the same standards to every streaming device that comes our way. Here's how we test them.
DirecTV Stream will have NFL RedZone, for what it’s worth
NFL RedZone and the NFL Network will still be available on DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and U-verse, leaving the legacy services at least some football.
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.
Formula E adds Roku for streaming and expands on CBS
Formula E will find 11 races streamed on The Roku Channel, starting with its 2024 season.
YouTube TV is expanding multiview to more than just sports
YouTube TV will now let you watch news, weather and business channels alongside live sports, all at the same time.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50
The Amazon Echo Buds are a perfectly fine set of inexpensive earbuds. That's it. Nothing overly wrong, but nothing really remarkable, either.
Amazon Echo Show 5 review: the third gen’s the charm
The 2023 Echo Show 5 is a fine update to the smallest Alexa smart display, but we'd probably wait for it to go on sale.
Messi in Miami is huge for Apple and MLS Season Pass
The world's greatest football (soccer!) player is headed to Inter Miami. That's huge for MLS — as well as Apple.
YouTube TV password sharing — is that even a thing?
Folks worried about a YouTube TV crackdown on password sharing need to remember that a Google account isn't the same as a Netflix account.
VPNs are coming to Apple TV in tvOS 17
Get ready for an influx of VPN apps as virtual private networks make their way to Apple TV in tvOS 17.
Apple TV getting FaceTime, Memories screensaver, and remote finder
Apple TV is set to get a bevy of new features in tvOS 17.
The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services
FAST services — short for free ad-supported streaming televisions — are more popular than ever. Here are the ones you need to know about.
Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting
YouTube alternative Vimeo has announced that it's ending support for its apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV in favor of casting.
YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels
Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network — and a handful of other FAST channels — is now available on YouTube TV.
Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more
Your smart TV may have streaming apps built-in, but for more choice, newer features, and portability, check out a streaming device. Here are the best.