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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Florida man killed in first recorded e-cig explosion death

There are currently no regulations on e-cigarette components.

On May 16, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Addicted to Instagram? An upcoming feature will show you how bad it is

The feature could help reduce phone addiction.

On May 16, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Twitter has a new method for identifying, punishing trolls

The company will use behavioral queues.

On May 15, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Uber is giving sexual assault survivors the legal right they’ve been asking for

It's a big step toward cleaning up its image.

On May 15, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Apple is finally looking like a contender in the race for self-driving cars

The tech giant has doubled its fleet in the past few months.

On May 15, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Facebook's Youth Portal Gives Teens Best Practices On Security, Privacy

Facebook launches Youth Portal, a social media guide for Generation Z

The site focuses on privacy, security, and safety.

On May 15, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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What the new Google One cloud storage plan means for Drive users

You'll still use Drive to store and share files.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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3,000 Swedes have microchips implanted for daily convenience

They're used to open doors and pay for train tickets.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Facebook suspends 200 apps as part of Cambridge Analytica cleanup

The social giant didn't specify which apps were removed.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Elon Musk has an unconventional plan to fix the Model 3’s production woes

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Another leak has exposed the sensitive data of 3 million Facebook users

The incident has several ties to Cambridge Analytica.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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You’ll be able to buy your own creepy robot dog next year

Large-scale availability is expected for mid-2019.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Chili’s malware attack steals customer credit card information

The restaurant chain is investigating.

On May 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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5 Android P Features You Should Be Psyched About

These 5 Android P features will make you reconsider iOS

The forthcoming update is expected to launch in Q3.

On May 12, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Facebook could soon launch its own Bitcoin rival

Don't get your hopes up just yet.

On May 11, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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