
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. Subscribe to the Modern Dad newsletter!
Latest articles by Phil Nickinson

Best 4K Streaming Boxes of 2017
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's easier than ever to watch 4K content. It's also more confusing than ever. This will point you in the right direction.

It's a little hard to believe how good this $100 Vizio sound bar is
By Phil Nickinson last updated
OK, actually it's only $98. And that makes it even better.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in August 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
You read that right. It's almost August. Here's what's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in September 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Black Panther. King Lear. ... And probably some other king things.

What you missed on CordCutters.com for June 16, 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Amazon Fire TV Cube cometh ...

The best over-the-air streaming box, according to CordCutters.com
By Phil Nickinson last updated
HDHomerun, Tablo and AirTV are great options — but one stands out above the others.

The Sidekick Remote control, as reviewed by CordCutters.com
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Because your remote control doesn't have to suck. Or cost a fortune.

Amazon Fire TV Cube review from CordCutters.com
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's good. It's really good. But is it going to kill Android TV or Apple TV?

What you missed on CordCutters.com
By Phil Nickinson last updated
New hardware, tough losses make for a long week.

What's new on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in July 2018
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's scary out there. Let's stay inside. The problem is knowing that's on. What's good on streaming TV. What new stuff we have to watch.

Amazon Fire TV Cube or Roku Ultra? CordCutters.com weighs in
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Can Roku's simple interface compete with the likes of Amazon Fire TV? Actually ...

Nest Hello review: The smartest doorbell for your home
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Nest didn't reinvent the doorbell — that was done already. But it's made the best one you can buy.

What new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO in August 2020
By Phil Nickinson published
Be it politics, old favorites or the latest from Hollywood in the time of COVID, there's something for everyone this August.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO in June 2020
By Phil Nickinson published
Mystery, food and fun make up the start of summer on your favorite streaming networks.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO and Disney Plus in May 2020
By Phil Nickinson published
There's so much coming to your favorite streaming services in May 2020 you're not going to mind being stuck at home quite as much.

Disney Plus now has more than 50 million subscribers
By Phil Nickinson published
That's ... that's a lot of paid subscribers.

Cord cutting: 18 months later, I don't miss cable TV
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Here's an 18-month update on what I'm using, what I'm spending, and how well it's all working for my family.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in April 2020
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Whether you prefer the funny, the furious or the horriffic, there's something for all of us this April on our favorite streaming services.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO in March 2020
By Phil Nickinson published
Season 3 of Westworld, murder-for-hire and more highly a busy start to spring.

What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and HBO in February 2020
By Phil Nickinson published
Sam. Zoë. Jordan. Pacino. Say no more.

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.
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