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Andrew Wyrich


Andrew Wyrich is the newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

TikTok Deepfakes

Code for deepfake function found in TikTok, sister app

TikTok said it doesn't plan on introducing the feature in the future.

On Jan 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Donald Trump Pixaleated Flag Soleimani

People are trolling Trump’s flag tweet after Soleimani airstrike

The president's tweet was met with criticism—and some jokes.

On Jan 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture
bernie sanders memes

Bernie Sanders warns war with Iran would be ‘even worse’ than Iraq

Many 2020 Democrats have reacted to the situation.

On Jan 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Trump Administration

You have just 30 days to stock up on flavored e-cigs

The policy exempts devices and flavors typically sold in vape shops.

On Jan 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
TikTok Army

Army follows Navy in banning TikTok on government-issued phones

The Navy also blocked the app.

On Jan 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture
Augustus Sol Invictus

White nationalist who spoke at Unite the Right rally arrested on kidnapping charges

He was charged with kidnapping, domestic violence, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

On Jan 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
facebook, google, twitter and spotify logos over red, white, and blue background

How Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Spotify are handling 2020 political ads

Tech giants are making major tweaks.

On Jan 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Protesters damage property inside the U.S. embassy compound, in Baghdad, Iraq

Trump tweets Iran will be held ‘fully responsible’ after Baghdad embassy protest

The protests at the embassy appear to be in response to recent U.S. airstrikes.

On Dec 31, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Wyze Cameras Data Leak

Wyze data leak exposed millions of customers

The leak exposed emails, camera nicknames, and other information.

On Dec 30, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Amazon Ring Warning Website

Don’t buy Ring cameras, groups warn amid holiday rush

The groups are highlighting a number of issues that have come up regarding the devices recently.

On Dec 24, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Twitter Privacy Center

Twitter says Android users should update app quickly after security fix

The vulnerability could have allowed a bad actor to see non-public parts of a Twitter account.

On Dec 23, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Donald Trump Windmills Size Of The Universe

Trump, for some reason, talks about the size of the universe while bashing windmills

A galaxy brain take.

On Dec 23, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Net neutrality logo over pile of smaller logos

How net neutrality defined a decade of internet activism

The war for the soul of the internet raged on.

On Dec 20, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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House Votes To Impeach President Donald Trump

House votes to impeach Donald Trump

The vote makes Trump the third president to be impeached by the House.

On Dec 18, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Google Amazon Facebook Big Tech Petition 2020 Candidates

Break up big tech, new petition asks 2020 candidates

The pledge is similar to one about net neutrality.

On Dec 18, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech