All Articles by Phil Nickinson

Podcast

CordCutters Podcast Ep. 6: Smart Dudes on Smart Displays

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

It's the season for smart displays, apparently.

Go Ultra or go home

Which Chromecast should you buy?

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

The Chromecast Ultra is the Chromecast you could buy. It's future-proofed, with support for 4K resolution, and should remain Google's gold standard for a while to come.

Hey Google turn on my Roku

How to connect Roku to Google Assistant

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

Roku is great and easy to use. Google Assistant is great and easy to use. And now you can use the two of them together.

Hey Siri ...

The best streaming solution for Apple users

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

Yeah, Apple TV is a must-have for those of us with iPhones and iPads. But it's really just the start of the conversation.

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What's coming to Netflix in November 2018

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago 1

Patriot Act, House of Cards and Animal House. What more do you need?

Earnings

DirecTV Now adds 49,000 subscribers in Q3

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

But AT&T's overall video subscriptions — including DirecTV Now satellite service — continues to take a hit.

Hulu adds Starz as an add-on option — just in time for new 'Outlander'

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

The new premium channel runs $8.99 a month

Play ball!

How to watch the 2018 World Series without cable or satellite TV

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

Basically, just turn on a TV and whatever streaming service you like to use.

Goliath vs. Goliath

Apple TV 4K vs. Android TV and NVIDIA Shield TV

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago 6

Comparing the two most powerful streaming boxes you can buy.

So many choices ...

Best Roku in 2018: Which should you buy?

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago 4

The good news is that none of Roku's products breaks the bank, even at the top end. So let's take a look.

DirecTV Now

What local channels can you get on DirecTV Now?

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago 1

All the local channels for all the service areas, all in one place.

We'll choose for you ...

Which Apple TV should you buy?

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago 2

Apple isn't always known for having a plethora of choice. But when it comes to Apple TV, there still are two models from which you can choose. OK, two and a half.

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CBS All Access now works directly on Vizio TVs

Phil Nickinson 1 month ago

If you've got a Vizio TV and don't want any other sort of boxes or dongles attached but still want to, ya know, be able to watch things, you now have another option.