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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).

A facial recognition illustration showing people walking with squares over their faces. One person has a red square over them.

Washington’s biggest county—which includes Seattle—just banned facial recognition

The ban is the first county-wide ban in the U.S.

On Jun 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Amazon’s ‘dystopian’ kiosk for tired employees

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

On Jun 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

An Amazon Echo dot version 2 on a white table.

Amazon wants to automatically share your Wi-Fi with strangers, here’s how to opt-out

The service automatically starts in one week. Here's how to opt-out.

On Jun 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A side by side of Rep. Anna Eshoo and Sen. Cory Booker. Between them is a letter they signed with other lawmakers urging the Treasury to update the criteria to be eligible for broadband funding.

Pressure mounts for COVID stimulus money to be open to more broadband

More lawmakers want the Treasury to update eligibility criteria.

On May 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Two ethernet cables delivering broadband internet.

Republicans stick to slimmed-down broadband spending in latest infrastructure counterproposal to Biden

The Republican offer sets aside number billed as way to compromise.

On May 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Several Facebook notification items showing new messages, friend requests, and notifications.

Facebook says Russia pushed the most disinformation on its platform since 2016

Facebook released a report detailing its disinformation fight over the last four years.

On May 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Internet provider sued for lying about speed

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

On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Ron Wyden speaking in Congress. Next to him is a screenshot of a letter he wrote to the Treasury Department regarding its broadband speed requirements for American Rescue Plan funding.

Wyden calls on government to expand who is eligible for broadband improvement

Wyden wants anywhere that doesn't have 100 Mbps symmetric service to be eligible.

On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaking on the House floor. She is wearing a mask that says 'free speech.'

Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t stop making COVID-Holocaust comparisons, finally gets GOP condemnation

Greene doubled down on the comparison, which has drawn fierce condemnation.

On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Tommy Tuberville doing a TV interview. Next to him is a tweet from a reporter quoting him as saying that he won't vote for a Capitol riot commission unless it is bipartisan, which it is.

Tommy Tuberville won’t back bipartisan Capitol riot commission ‘until they make it bipartisan’

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is being mocked for his remarks about the Jan. 6 commission.

On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking into a microphone.

Harris highlights racial, economic barriers to broadband access while pushing infrastructure plan

Harris said there were access, affordability, and equity barriers to broadband in the U.S.

On May 24, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

President Joe Biden speaking at a podium and looking off to the right of the screen.

Biden gives in to Republicans demands on broadband infrastructure spending

His administration said broadband spending will be reduced by $35 billion.

On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Black SUV with CITIZEN logo on the side

‘A bleak dystopian reality’: Citizen app is now driving a patrol car in Los Angeles

They say the car is part of a pilot program in Los Angeles. But didn't offer more details.

On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Ted Cruz next to a tweet he sent where he called the U.S. military 'emasculated' and linked to a video of a Russian ad for its military.

Ted Cruz shares Russian military propaganda, thinks U.S. troops are ‘pansies’ now

Cruz's tweet sparked a heap of criticism.

On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tiny statues installing broadband cable into router

1 million people signed up for FCC’s broadband discount program the week it launched

The program offers a monthly discount on internet bills.

On May 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich