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Andrew Wyrich


Andrew Wyrich is the deputy tech editor at the Daily Dot. 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).

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Tech Tuesday newsletter: McConnell tied $2,000 checks to destroying the internet

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Jan 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A person holding a phone with the Slack app displayed on it. Slack is down for users on Monday morning, which has sparked a flurry of memes and jokes.

Slack brings major 2020 energy to 2021 by crashing on first day of work

'This seems like a sign for how 2021 is going to go...'

On Jan 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A poster supporting Julian Assange. It says 'Free Assange' and 'No U.S. Extradition'

Judge denies U.S. request to extradite Julian Assange

The judge cited mental health concerns in her decision.

On Jan 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Bernie Sanders Trump Tweet Coronavirus Checks Meme

Bernie Sanders brings Trump tweet to the Senate floor, spawning instant meme

The unlikely prop became an instant canvas for all sorts of seasonal messages.

On Dec 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Mitch McConnell introduced a bill that ups COVID-19 relief stimulus checks to $2,000—but only if it comes with a full repeal of Section 230.

Mitch McConnell: You can have $2,000 checks, but only if it destroys the internet

By linking the checks to a Section 230 repeal and other items, it makes it unlikely it will pass.

On Dec 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech News Newsletter Image 12 29 2020

Tech Tuesday newsletter: This state just banned facial recognition in schools

Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.

On Dec 29, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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President Donald Trump's administration has filed an appeal to a judge's order from earlier this month that blocked the government's attempts to ban TikTok in the U.S.

Trump isn’t giving up on his TikTok ban

The saga continues.

On Dec 29, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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An RV used by the suspected Nashville bomber. Investigators are looking into whether the man who detonated a bomb inside an RV in Nashville, Tennessee on Christmas morning had a "paranoia over 5G" technology, according to reports.

5G ‘paranoia’ being looked at as possible motive for Nashville bombing, reports say

A 5G conspiracy connection is being looked at by investigators.

On Dec 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo. He signed a law that bars law enforcement from accessing information from contact tracing.

New York to bar police from using coronavirus contact tracing data

Cuomo had been urged to sign the bill by tech advocacy and civil liberties groups.

On Dec 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump vetoed NDAA because Section 230 wasn't part of it.

Trump vetoes defense spending bill because it doesn’t repeal Section 230

Trump had threatened a veto.

On Dec 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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A security camera in a classroom. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that places a two-year moratorium on facial recognition and other biometric surveillance in schools.

New York issues 2-year moratorium on facial recognition in schools

Gov. Cuomo signed the bill after it was sent to his desk this summer.

On Dec 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Lindsey Graham and Donald Trump. Graham has suggested adding a repeal of Section 230 to appease Trump's issues with the coronavirus stimulus bill.

Lindsey Graham wants to repeal Section 230 before you get your stimulus checks

Trump's upset and Graham thinks he has a way to appease the president.

On Dec 23, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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