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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This is what it’s like to work 6 weeks in Apple’s top-secret iPhone factory

An inside look at the sacrifices of building an iPhone.

On Apr 12, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Say one last goodbye to the heavily criticized Windows Vista

Microsoft is finally pulling the plug.

On Apr 11, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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This app wants to make reading glasses a thing of the past

Who said phones are bad for our eyes?

On Apr 11, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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United tweets appear to be vanishing from Twitter

The social media giant has some explaining to do.

On Apr 11, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Nokia 3310: 12 Fascinating Facts About Nokia's Iconic 'Brick' Phone

12 fascinating facts about the original Nokia ‘brick’ phones

Let the nostalgia take over.

On Apr 11, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Tesla is now worth more than GM—and every other automaker in America

Ford, GM down. Japan and Germany up next.

On Apr 10, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Spotify CEO memorializes company executive killed in Stockholm truck attack

The company's CEO confirmed his death in a heartbreaking post.

On Apr 10, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

23andMe: genetics lab science blood testing

FDA approves at-home genetic test kits for disease risks

The decision reverses a previous suspension imposed in 2013.

On Apr 7, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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The world’s fastest GPU is coming to Apple computers

The new flagship model rolls its eyes at 4K.

On Apr 7, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

chinese man drives car in river thanks to gps

Man follows GPS directions right into the middle of a river

'In 1,000 feet, your car will be flooded.'

On Apr 7, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Australia is suing Apple for refusing to fix bricked iPhones

It's Australian law against Apple's terms and conditions.

On Apr 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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This AI video of Bob Ross is an LSD trip into ‘The Joy of Painting’

Do yourself a favor—don't press play.

On Apr 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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A fitness tracker helped doctors discover blood clots in woman’s lungs

Once considered a 'gimmick,' consumer heart rate monitors are now saving lives.

On Apr 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

samsung galaxy s8 drop test vs. iphone 7 red

The first drop test for the Galaxy S8 confirms your fears

Buy a case before you even take it out of the box.

On Apr 6, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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YouTube is now a live TV provider

Listen up, cord cutters.

On Apr 5, 2017 by Phillip Tracy