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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Scientists aim to grow humans in plastic bag after successful test on baby sheep

Preterm birth complications accounted for nearly one million deaths in 2015 alone.

On Apr 25, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Rumored Samsung screen takes Galaxy S8’s infinity display to the next level

The Korean giant is already looking past its well-received edge-to-edge screen.

On Apr 25, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Apple delays its first ever TV series, ‘Carpool Karaoke’

The Cupertino-giant needs to find a way to get its show back on pitch.

On Apr 25, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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New voice-cloning AI is more dangerous than you could imagine

The company recognizes the "dangerous consequence" of its technology.

On Apr 25, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Dutch architect memorializes 21st century symbols with emoji building

The architect wanted to memorialize an icon of our strange times.

On Apr 24, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Unroll.me users are furious after finding out their private data was sold to Uber

Unroll.me was caught selling Lyft receipts to Uber.

On Apr 24, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Turn the dial on these earplugs to adjust which sounds enter your ears

Stylish earplugs meant to prevent hearing loss shatter Kickstarter goal.

On Apr 21, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Bridgestone’s new high-tech, airless tires could be used in the 2020 Olympics

The company hopes to ship in time for the 2020 Olympics.

On Apr 21, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Latest bankruptcy proves ‘smart cards’ were a complete disaster

Plastc filed for bankruptcy this week after taking $9 million in pre-orders.

On Apr 21, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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A German startup just made ‘flying cars’ a reality

This milestone brings us one step closer to flying cars.

On Apr 20, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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GoPro goes all-in on VR with new 5.2K action camera

Will this bring VR over the hump?

On Apr 20, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Google reportedly creating its own ad-blocker for Chrome

This could have huge implications for online publishers.

On Apr 20, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Mastercard debuts credit cards with built-in fingerprint scanners

It's about time.

On Apr 20, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Google outlines salary methods as Labor Department investigates gender discrimination

This just doesn't add up.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Spanish police crack down on WhatsApp child pornography network

There were 39 arrested in a major operation.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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