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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).

President Joe Biden speaking at a podium in March 2021.

Biden revokes Trump’s controversial social media executive order

Trump's social media executive order faced a lawsuit calling it unconstitutional.

On May 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Woman using smartphone and laptop with icon graphic Cyber security network of connected devices and personal data privacy.

Proposed new data law would force tech companies to respect consumer privacy choices

The bill covers a lot of data privacy bases.

On May 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A police officer pepper spraying a man.

D.C. police ended a social media PowerPoint with a pic of them pepper-spraying protesters at Trump’s inauguration

Police later paid for $1.6 million for their actions that day.

On May 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A protester advocating for net neutrality, holding a sign that says 'Keep the Net Neutral.' Next to them are three amici curiae filed in support of California's net neutrality law.

Mozilla, advocates, more defend California’s net neutrality law as it faces appeal

A whole host of groups are stepping up to show their support for California's law.

On May 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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President Joe Biden signing a document in the Oval Office.

Biden requires government to use 2-factor authentication in wake of pipeline hack

The order comes in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack.

On May 13, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A cartoon digital lock.

Hacked fuel pipeline company had an open position for a cybersecurity manager all last month

A tweet about the job posting has led to a myriad of jokes.

On May 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A side by side of Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Rep. Matt Gaetz. In between them is a tweet from Kinzinger telling Gatez to 'stay away from 'aging well' tweets.'

Fellow Republican goes in on Matt Gaetz’s sex scandal with ‘aging well’ burn

'I’m not sure @mattgaetz will ever recover from that third-degree burn.'

On May 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Telecom giants funded fake net neutrality comments

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

On May 11, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A broadband router, ethernet cables, and USB stick lying on top of an American flag.

New study shows digital divide is much worse than the government says it is

A new study says 42 million Americans don't have the ability to purchase broadband internet service.

On May 11, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel speaking at a conference in 2018.

You can sign up for the FCC’s pandemic broadband discount program tomorrow

The FCC also approved another program to help schools and libraries get devices.

On May 11, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg next to a letter sent by 44 attorneys general slamming Facebook's plan to build an Instagram for kids.

44 states call on Facebook to scrap its Instagram for kids plan

'In short, an Instagram platform for young children is harmful for myriad reasons.'

On May 10, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre next to a tweet of someone criticizing their Mother's Day tweet.

‘Another mass shooting today’: NRA Mother’s Day tweet criticized for coming amid Colorado mass shooting

The tweet didn't go over well.

On May 10, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Sen. Josh Hawley speaking on TV. Next to him is a tweet mocking him for hawking his book criticizing big tech in a tweet that has an Amazon link.

‘I legitimately thought this was parody’: Josh Hawley uses 3 big tech platforms to hawk his anti-big tech book

The irony was not lost on many people.

On May 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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A person holding a group of ethernet wires.

Study shows two-thirds of Americans don’t trust their internet service providers

The survey was framed by Mozilla as an example of why net neutrality should be restored.

On May 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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The Twitter logo on the screen of a smartphone. Next to it is a tweet from Rachel Tobac showing a privacy issue when using PayPal for Twitter's new Tip Jar function.

Twitter’s Tip Jar can show your home address if you’re not careful, researcher finds

Twitter says it will add a prompt alerting people about apps sharing info.

On May 7, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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