
Phil Nickinson
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Ring adds Beams to its 'Ring of Security' as Ring Alarm set to ship this spring
By Phil Nickinson last updated
New cameras and lights are coming, and the delayed security system gets a new name and a new launch date.

Amazon Fire TV 4K review (2017)
By Phil Nickinson last updated
The new Amazon Fire TV is a great streaming dongle for the casual viewer, and it comes up just a bit short if you truly care about specs.

An exhaustive list of 'OK, Google' commands is exactly what we don't want
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Wireless Power 301: What Modern Dad uses in the car!
By Phil Nickinson last updated
If you're not using a wireless car mount to charge your phone on the go, you're working way too hard.

Nextbit's Robin looks to merge phone and cloud like never before
By Phil Nickinson last updated

The Nexus 5 speaker: Yes, there's only one — and software may be hurting what you hear [updated]
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Security firm details privacy concerns; developer tells us its side of the story
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Netflix renames DVD service to 'Qwikster,' streaming to stay 'Netflix'
By Phil Nickinson last updated

AC on the Road: A couple days with GM, Chevy MyLink and a wealth of Android potential
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Ricoh Theta S review: 360 degrees done better
By Phil Nickinson last updated
An excellent (if not inexpensive) purchase if you're looking to get into 360-degree photography on the ground floor.
Evo 4G Wifi speed test -- you might be surprised by the results
By Phil Nickinson last updated

The Amazon Echo Show just lost one of the few reasons to buy it
By Phil Nickinson last updated
With Google pulling support for YouTube video, the Echo Show just lost an arm. Or maybe an arm and a leg. And this isn't just a flesh wound.

What's new in Android Auto is a reason to finally consider it
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Cars have been pretty dumb for a pretty long time. That's finally starting to change as Android Auto shifts into a new gear.

Intel not backing down from the long, hard fight for Android
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Aicha Evans is not happy. Or, rather, she's not satisfied. Not in the least, when it comes to Intel's position in the Android hardware game.

Reviewed: Rachio Iro lets you water your yard from anywhere
By Phil Nickinson last updated

PSA: Some of the more popular Android phones don't yet work with Android Auto
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Behold, the unholy marriage of a Tegra 3 game on a Snapdragon S4 device!
By Phil Nickinson last updated

First look: WatchAir Smart Antenna
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Plucking HD signals out of the air is easy — but this wireless antenna system and DVR can make it smart, with some improvements to its mobile apps.

Google CEO tweets support for Apple's stance in encryption debate
By Phil Nickinson last updated
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