Articles by: Nick Pino

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Nick Pino is Managing Editor, TV and AV for TechRadar's sister site, Tom's Guide. Previously, he was the Senior Editor of Home Entertainment at TechRadar, covering TVs, headphones, speakers, video games, VR and streaming devices. He's also written for GamesRadar+, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade, and he has a degree in computer science he's not using if anyone wants it.

Articles by: Nick Pino

The Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Generation) pictured next to its remote on a wooden surface

Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Generation) review

By Nick Pino last updated 12 July 22

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Updated With Dolby Vision and a new Hexacore processor, Amazon's new Fire TV Cube is faster and more flexible than ever before.

Xbox Design Lab has reopened for custom Xbox Series X controllers

By Nick Pino published 17 June 21

E3 2021 Microsoft announced that it’s making the controller customization software available for Xbox Series X and Series S controllers.

Nintendo Direct E3 2021: the key announcements you need to see

By Samuel Tolbert, Nick Pino published 15 June 21

E3 2021 Didn’t have a chance to watch Nintendo Direct at E3 2021? Here are the most important announcements you missed out on.

It’s not Metroid Prime 4, but Metroid Dread is the first new 2D entry in 20 years

By Nick Pino published 15 June 21

E3 2021 Nintendo unveiled its first new 2D Metroid entry in the franchise in close to 20 years called Metroid Dread.

Final Fantasy Origins: Stranger of Paradise

First Final Fantasy game to be re-imagined in brand new action title

By Nick Pino published 13 June 21

E3 2021 Publisher Square Enix ended its E3 keynote with a new look at its Final Fantasy 1 prequel, Stranger of Paradise.

Hades, the best rogue-like game in a decade, is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August

By Nick Pino published 13 June 21

E3 2021 Hades from SuperGiant Games will be available on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 13.

Ubisoft and Nintendo are teaming up for another Mario + Rabbids game

By Nick Pino published 12 June 21

E3 2021 Ubisoft announced a sequel to its hit Nintendo Switch tactics game called Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.

tvOS and MacOS will get Spatial Audio support for AirPods Pro and Max

By Nick Pino published 7 June 21

WWDC 2021 Apple has announced that it will extend spatial audio support to tvOS and MacOS at its WWDC 2021 keynote event.

Spotify's latest feature is like a Wrapped round-up every day of the year

By Nick Pino published 3 June 21

Spotify is rolling out a new feature called Only You that will provide some insightful information about your listening habits.

The Sony X90J (XR-65X90J) TV in a grey room displaying a macro shot of a pink feather

Sony X90J (XR-65X90J) review

By Nick Pino last updated 11 July 22

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The Sony X90J offers nearly everything we’d want from a mid-range 4K LED-LCD TV.

Razer will take the stage at E3 2021 to debut some new hardware

By Nick Pino published 1 June 21

Razer has announced that it will hold a keynote during E3 2021 where it will debut some new gaming hardware.

The new Apple TV 4K remote has a small, unfixable problem

By Nick Pino published 26 May 21

A new teardown of the latest Siri Remote for the Apple 4K TV shows that its battery can’t be replaced without taking apart the whole thing.

Sony SRS-XB13 Bluetooth Speaker review

By Nick Pino published 25 May 21

It’s better than some of its competitors, but the Sony SRS-XB13 can’t compete with Sony's slightly more expensive speaker, the XB23.

Valve is making a Nintendo Switch-like console for PC games, claims report

By Nick Pino last updated 26 May 21

A new report claims that a portable PC-game console from Valve is in the works.

Sony’s new portable Bluetooth speakers borrow a key component from its Bravia TVs

By Nick Pino published 24 May 21

Sony’s secret weapon to take on JBL? A speaker design that we first saw on its Bravia series of TVs two years ago.

Amazon Echo (2020) review

By Nick Pino last updated 2 December 21

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Updated It has a few soft spots, but overall the new spherical Amazon Echo (2020) is definitely a step up from the previous model and the best Echo design yet.

Starfield release date looks like it's 2022 and it will reportedly be a PC/Xbox exclusive

By Nick Pino published 20 May 21

New information has begun to emerge about Starfield, Bethesda’s next open-world space adventure reportedly coming in 2022.

Spotify HiFi is apparently available for some users – but only for a few seconds at a time

By Nick Pino published 18 May 21

A reader snapped some screenshots of the Spotify HiFi in action on their device – it could be a sign that the service is nearly ready.

Apple might've accidentally leaked new Beats true wireless earbuds in latest iOS code

By Nick Pino published 17 May 21

Apple accidentally leaked the new Beats Studio Buds – here’s what they look like.

AirPods Max, AirPods Pro won’t support new Apple Music Lossless audio – but there’s a silver lining

By Nick Pino published 17 May 21

Due to some technical limitations, Apple’s flagship headphones can’t utilize the new Apple Music Lossless format.

Amazon's colonialist MMO shouldn't exist, but for reasons other than controversy

By Nick Pino last updated 12 May 21

OPINION Even if you look past its potentially offensive premise, New World is a generic MMO that requires a massive active user base and a lot more work to be fun.

No, Apple probably isn't working on a Nintendo Switch 2 rival

By Nick Pino published 10 May 21

There’s a rumor going around that Apple is making a portable handheld console – here’s why you shouldn’t believe it.

Colorful Samsung screen on wooden media cabinet, pool in background

Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV review

By Nick Pino last updated 11 July 22

Samsung’s first Neo QLED TV is thinner, brighter and bolder than before, but it comes with a few caveats.

Should I buy a laser TV?

By Henry St Leger, Nick Pino last updated 3 June 21

Laser TVs are a relatively new segment of the AV market, but should you pay Hisense's TV-projector hybrid any mind?

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and Black Panther 2 get release dates in new MCU trailer

By Nick Pino published 3 May 21

A new Marvel trailer drops the release dates for two major upcoming films alongside footage of Shang Chi and The Eternals.

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