Articles by Nick Pino

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

Best Apple TV apps and games: 30 must-download apps on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K

By Nick Pino last updated 29 June 21

Looking for the best apps and games to download on your Apple TV or Apple TV 4K? Here’s our list of the absolutely essential Apple TV apps.

Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) review

By Nick Pino published 28 June 21

The Amazon Echo Show 8 (2021) offers a superior camera for enhanced video calls and a faster processor, but not the best audio quality or screen resolution.

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs WF-1000XM3: should you buy the latest model or save your money?

By Nick Pino published 28 June 21

Updated It’s a battle between the Sony buds. Are the new Sony WF-1000XM4 worth it, or should you save some money with the Sony WF-1000XM3?

LG Nano 81 (55NANO81) review

By Nick Pino published 28 June 21

The LG Nano 81 is the cheapest entry in the company’s 2020 Nano Cell lineup, but you’re getting what you pay for.

Roku vs Fire Stick: which streaming video devices are better?

By Nick Pino published 24 June 21

Versus Can’t decide which streaming platform to go with? We break down the differences between Amazon Fire TV and Roku.

LG Gallery Series OLED TV (OLED65GX) displaying artwork on a cream background

LG Gallery Series OLED TV (OLED65GX) review

By Nick Pino published 23 June 21

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UPDATED The LG GX Gallery Series OLED is a feat of engineering and a home cinema lover’s dream.

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.

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?

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 published 25 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 published 21 May 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.

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