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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 NYPD badge on the shoulder of a police officer.

NYPD used facial recognition to bust their own cops for drinking in uniform

Recently released emails from a lawsuit about the NYPD and Clearview showed a search was ordered.

On Apr 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. John Cornyn leaning in a chair and looking away. Next to him are two tweets where he asks whether Joe Biden is 'in charge' and quotes a Politico story that notes his tweets are 'conventional.'

John Cornyn asks whether Biden is ‘in charge’ because he’s not tweeting

Apparently Twitter engagement is essential to being 'in charge' at the White House.

On Apr 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Rep. Matt Gaetz side by side with a phone showing the Venmo logo.

Matt Gaetz reportedly used Venmo to pay for young women

The report sparked 'Venmo' to trend on Twitter on Friday.

On Apr 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A doctor using a coronavirus vaccine.

Authorities seize 3 sites that were selling fake coronavirus vaccines

The fake sites were stealing people's personal information.

On Apr 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Joe Biden at a podium next to a screenshot of BattlefortheNet.com's petition urging Biden to fill out the FCC with a commissioner without telecom ties.

Over 100,000 people petition Biden to pick FCC commissioner without telecom ties

Biden continues to face pressure to fill out the agency.

On Apr 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A person typing on a laptop that is connected to broadband internet through a router.

New York’s $15 broadband plan a ‘substantial step forward’ in closing the digital divide

Experts call the plan a 'substantial step forward.'

On Apr 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Biden’s big broadband push, TikTok’s troll problem

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

On Apr 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A photo of Stephen Miller and Donald Trump with a tweet next to it pointing out that Trump hid a bottle of Coke behind a phone on his desk.

After calling for boycott of Coke products, Trump spotted with Coke on his desk

Not even his calls for a boycott could get in the way of his love for Diet Coke.

On Apr 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talking on a stage in 2019 with the word 'privacy' displaying behind him.

533 million people are part of a massive Facebook data breach—including Mark Zuckerberg

Zuckerberg's info was included in the dataset.

On Apr 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sean Spicer appearing during a Newsmax interview where he was muted the entire time.

Sean Spicer interviewed by Newsmax while on mute the entire time

Whoops.

On Apr 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem talking on Fox News about Joe Biden's infrastructure bill, next to a tweet criticizing her remarks.

Republican governor ‘shocked’ Biden infrastructure plan includes infrastructure

'@govkristinoem housing and pipes ARE infrastructure. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.'

On Apr 1, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Joe Biden in the Oval Office with his hand up to his face.

Biden’s infrastructure proposal includes plan to get all Americans affordable broadband

The plan is part of a massive proposal from Biden.

On Mar 31, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech newsletter: Facial recognition in the U.S., Amazon’s big PR fail

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

On Mar 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A photo of Lindsey Graham talking with a microphone next to a tweet criticizing him for his remarks about owning an AR-15.

Lindsey Graham says he’d rather shoot up his constituents than help them during a natural disaster

'The thought of Lindsey Graham even trying to hold an AR-15 is terrifying.'

On Mar 29, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Ron Wyden speaking at a podium.

Democrats introduce bill to add $6 billion to broadband benefit program

The bill would allocate more money for the subsidy program.

On Mar 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich