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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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Amazon goes after Walmart with huge Prime discount for low-income families

Low-income families using EBT will pay $5.99 for Prime instead of $10.99.

On Jun 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Uber reportedly fires 20 employees amid sexual harassment investigation

This first round of firings was conducted as part of an investigation by law firm Perkins Coie.

On Jun 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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This self-driving train can follow a trail of white painted lines

It will be operational on a 4-mile route in China by the end of 2018

On Jun 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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This parody account creates official White House press statements out of Trump’s tweets

It gained more than 83,000 followers in less than 3 days.

On Jun 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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HomePod, iMac Pro, and iOS 11 highlight WWDC 2017 announcements

Incremental upgrades to iOS and macOS are overshadowed by new Apple hardware.

On Jun 5, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Theresa May wants social media companies to create controversial ‘backdoors’ for police

Critics accuse Prime Minister May of political grandstanding.

On Jun 5, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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This massive update could be enough to bring you back to Skype

The new 'Highlights' feature is a repackaged Snapchat Stories with a few small changes.

On Jun 2, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO, will testify before Congress on April 11.

Silicon Valley execs unite in anger against Trump’s Paris withdrawal

'It puts our children's future at risk.'

On Jun 2, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Elon Musk ends controversial reign as Trump adviser after the president’s climate change decision

The Tesla CEO said the president's decision is bad for the world.

On Jun 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Tesla fires woman for making ‘false’ sexual harassment allegations

The former employee's attorney plans to file a formal retaliation complaint against the electric carmaker.

On Jun 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Watch a giant rocket-powered fidget spinner turn into a fiery death wheel

Don't try this at home.

On Jun 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Uber is not doing as poorly as you might have thought

The ride-hailing giant is now looking for a CFO with public company experience.

On Jun 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Review: LG G6 holds its own against iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8

While battery life can be improved, the G6's edge-to-edge display and premium materials make it the best LG phone to date.

On Jun 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Mother of deceased daughter loses fight to access her child’s Facebook account

The parent is trying to determine if her daughter's death was an accident or suicide.

On May 31, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Elon Musk draws a line in the sand over Trump–Paris decision

Musk says he has done all he can to advise Donald Trump before the president makes his decision on the Paris Agreement.

On May 31, 2017 by Phillip Tracy