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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Google reassures critics that Duplex AI will disclose its robot identity

It's still experimenting with the disclosure.

On May 11, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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A sketchy tech company can track any smartphone in the U.S. within seconds

The FCC and major mobile carriers are looking into it.

On May 11, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Hulu confirms ‘technical issue’ has led to a widespread outage (updated)

The streaming service is investigating.

On May 11, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Snapchat reverses course on its hated redesign

Old Snap is back.

On May 11, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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The winning ‘Skyport’ designs for Uber’s flying taxis will blow you away

'Blade Runner 2049' has nothing on these.

On May 10, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Tesla crash that killed 2 teenagers is under NTSB investigation

The NTSB is focusing on emergency response.

On May 10, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Donald Trump’s lawyer is now linked to a handful of ‘alt-right’ websites (updated)

The sites were created days after Hillary Clinton denounced extremists.

On May 10, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Apple throws in the towel on $1 billion data center in Ireland

3 years of work down the drain.

On May 10, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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UPS is launching a fleet of electric trucks—and they’re the cutest things ever

The vehicles will hit the road later this year.

On May 9, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Apple is purging apps that violate its privacy policies

It's not clear how many apps have been affected.

On May 9, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Secretive startup will use gene therapy to reverse aging in dogs—and humans are next

Trials on pets are expected to begin within the next year.

On May 9, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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AT&T’s ‘pay-to-play’ scheme gets crushed in one brilliant tweet

The company admitted to sending payments to Trump's lawyer—and now it's getting roasted.

On May 9, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Google introduces ‘Duplex’ AI that makes calls, reserves appointments

An experimental version will be rolling out in the coming weeks.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Here’s what Uber wants its flying taxis to look like

The company wants to start testing by 2020.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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'ZooPark' Android Malware Is Only Growing Stronger

This Android malware capable of hijacking your phone is only growing stronger

Warning: only download apps from the official Play Store.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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