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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Zuckerberg takes advantage of Snap’s ‘rich people’ fiasco with apparent diss

Zuck goes for TKO against battered Snap.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
Macintosh Games : dark castle

You can now play 40 classic Macintosh games like Dark Castle from your browser

2017 is turning out to be a great year for retro gaming.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Drones are delivering porn and drugs to prison inmates around the world

Toys are being used to infiltrate some of America's most protected facilities.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Apple could release more high-end phones than ever this year

The competition keeps improving. Can the iPhone keep up?

On Apr 18, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Major update will make you want to use Google Earth again

Our virtual world has never been more beautiful.

On Apr 18, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Questions surround NSA’s involvement in Microsoft security concerns

Did the NSA turn a blind eye after its own failures?

On Apr 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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The Terminator is here—watch Russian robot fire at targets with dual-wielding pistols

Because the world isn't already terrifying enough.

On Apr 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Uber’s secret ‘Hell’ software exploited Lyft so it could spy on its drivers

Put it on my tab.

On Apr 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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‘World War 3’ Google searches spike to record highs

Spikes in 'world war 3' and 'going to war' Google searches reveal rising global fears.

On Apr 14, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Man goes to China and builds iPhone out of scrap

Who said Apple products had to cost a lot?

On Apr 13, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Elon Musk releases details on Tesla pickup truck, convertible, and semi

Things are just starting to rev up.

On Apr 13, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Burger King triggers Google Home speakers in poorly executed Whopper ad

A covert marketing strategy starts a war between two unlikely giants.

On Apr 13, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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8-year-old learns how to drive on YouTube, cruises to McDonald’s

Mostly disturbing, but undeniably impressive.

On Apr 13, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Internet Culture
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These wall hooks are watching and recording everything you do

Be aware of the ordinary objects that surround you.

On Apr 12, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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How to boycott airlines in your travel searches

So you'll never have to deal with them again.

On Apr 12, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech