Phil Nickinson
Former Section Editor, Audio/Video
Author/Co-Author of 753 articles
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 for conferences such as CES, IFA, Mobile World Congress, and all the various one-offs from companies like Google, Samsung, LG, Facebook and the like.
When he’s not writing, editing, podcasting, interviewing 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.
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Does Sling TV have local channels?
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Is college football on Sling TV?
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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.
How many devices can you watch Sling TV on at once?
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Are NHL games on Sling TV?
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Is Premier League Soccer on Sling TV?
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