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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Uber self-driving car detected the victim in the deadly Arizona crash—then ignored her

The company is still investigating.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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An encrypted messaging feature was found buried in Twitter’s Android app

The company did not provide a release date.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Microsoft Visual Studio’s AI-enhanced code completion does the hard work for you

The feature is only available for C# at launch.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Latest Chrome update may have broken millions of web-based games

Almost every title will have to be updated.

On May 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Scary DVR attack gives hackers access to live video feeds

Tens of thousands of devices are vulnerable.

On May 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Bill Gates reveals himself as one of Bitcoin’s harshest critics

He thinks it's crazy and speculative.

On May 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Indiegogo success story shutters after airlines ban smart luggage

The startup had raised $4.5 million in crowdfunding on Indiegogo.

On May 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Indian man mauled to death by a bear while trying to take a selfie

Onlookers helplessly filmed the attack.

On May 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Here’s why you should be using Google Photos

More than 500 million people use the service.

On May 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Criminals are using drones to disrupt high-stakes FBI operations

The agents were 'blind.'

On May 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Facebook's 'Sauron Alert' Privacy Tool Is for Employees Only

Facebook only gives employees a privacy tool everyone should have

The warning is named after an evil 'Lord of the Rings' character.

On May 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Jeff Bezos helps return puppy stolen during Amazon delivery

The driver worked for an independent delivery company.

On May 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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These Facebook travel scams will steal your personal information

Time to download antivirus software.

On May 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Instagram is rolling out an in-app payment feature for impulsive shoppers

Everybody wins except your wallet.

On May 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Elon Musk goes on Twitter to defend his bizarre earnings call behavior

He was criticized for calling an analyst's question boneheaded.

On May 4, 2018 by Phillip Tracy