Phillip Tracy

Phillip Tracy

Phillip Tracy is a former technology staff writer at the Daily Dot. He's an expert on smartphones, social media trends, and gadgets. He previously reported on IoT and telecom for RCR Wireless News and contributed to NewBay Media magazine. He now writes for Laptop magazine.

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Civil rights groups slam Amazon for selling facial recognition tool to police

Civil rights advocates fear it will be used for surveillance.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Mark Zuckerberg’s E.U. testimony was a huge waste of time

The Facebook CEO escaped unscathed.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Consumer Reports doesn’t recommend the Tesla Model 3—and Elon Musk isn’t having it

The business magnate wants the review site to retest.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Here’s how Mark Zuckerberg will apologize to the E.U.

Déjà vu.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

How to Watch Zuckerberg’s E.U. Testimony Live on May 22

How to livestream Mark Zuckerberg’s E.U. testimony on May 22

It was originally planned as a secret meeting.

On May 22, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Tesla Model X rollover video shows why it’s the safest SUV around

This is impressive.

On May 21, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Parental Control App TeenSafe Exposes Kids' Passwords in Plaintext

Parental spy app exposes the information of teens it’s supposed to protect

The 'encrypted' data was somehow stored in plaintext.

On May 21, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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The #DeleteFacebook campaign was a resounding failure

Facebook didn't just survive the Cambridge Analytica crisis, it thrived during it.

On May 21, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

A woman was hospitalized with a serious lung condition after three weeks of smoking e-cigs.

Medical experts blame e-cigs for a teenager’s serious lung condition

She was taken to the ER and diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

On May 18, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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This creepy internal video is every reason we fear Google

'We understand if this is disturbing—it is designed to be.'

On May 18, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Elon Musk finally reveals the master plan for his ambitious high-speed tunnels

The company wants to start with a 2.7-mile privately-funded test tunnel.

On May 18, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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YouTube Premium is officially here: What you need to know

It costs more—but includes a new music streaming service.

On May 18, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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How Google’s YouTube Music compares to Spotify and Apple Music

Google Play Music is reportedly being phased out.

On May 17, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Uber driver pay averages less than minimum wage, study finds

Uber disputes the findings.

On May 16, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Amazon Reveals Whole Foods Discounts for Prime Members

Amazon announces steep Whole Foods discounts for Prime members

Subscribers will get 10 percent off sales items.

On May 16, 2018 by Phillip Tracy