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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).

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Tech newsletter: Ted Cruz’s memeable mullet-fade, net neutrality

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

On Feb 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Nathan Simington speaking to the Free State Foundation about net neutrality and Title II.

Newest Republican FCC commissioner makes it clear he’s against net neutrality restoration

Simington's skepticism of Title II isn't all that shocking.

On Feb 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

An Amazon delivery truck driving in New York.

New York sues Amazon for failing to protect workers during the pandemic

The state is alleging Amazon violated labor law and retaliated against employees who spoke out.

On Feb 17, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Police and a facial recognition camera.

Minneapolis bans police, government use of facial recognition

The Minnesota city joins others in banning the use of the technology.

On Feb 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

A padlock on a keyboard, symbolizing data privacy.

Virginia poised to pass sweeping new data privacy bill

It does have some differences to California's law.

On Feb 11, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Rep. Frank Pallone spoke about net neutrality at an INCOMPAS event on Tuesday.

Leading House Dem says ‘we want to bring back net neutrality’

The congressman said it could be either through Congress or the FCC.

On Feb 10, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech Tuesday newsletter: Will Republicans pollute the net neutrality discourse?

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

On Feb 9, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Ed Markey

Ed Markey wants Congress to make reinstating net neutrality a top priority

Markey said either through Congress or the FCC, net neutrality 'has to be at the top of our agenda.'

On Feb 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Demonstrators protesting in favor of net neutrality in 2018.

Justice Department will no longer sue California over its ‘gold standard’ net neutrality law

The lawsuit has had many twists and turns.

On Feb 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

knotted net cable over a smartphone and US map.

How Republicans plan to pollute the net neutrality debate with Big Tech gripes

This isn't the first time, either.

On Feb 8, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Sen. Ron Wyden

New Section 230 bill would ‘devastate every part of the open internet,’ leading Dem says

Ron Wyden said the SAFE TECH Act would 'have the same effect as a full repeal' of Section 230 as it is written.

On Feb 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Rep. Bennie Thompson speaks about Section 230 during a Homeland Security Committee meeting.

Homeland Security Committee wants to tackle Section 230 reform in wake of Capitol riot

Thompson's remarks come a week after a House Republican made it clear Section 230 was an issue they hoped to tackle.

On Feb 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene admits 9/11 happened, school shootings real

She also said school shootings were real.

On Feb 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Andy Jassy

Incoming Amazon CEO said you can’t ‘assume’ police will abuse facial recognition tech

Jassy defended facial recognition before Amazon announced a one year moratorium on police use last year.

On Feb 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech Tuesday newsletter: Pressure mounts for Biden to act on tech, Q Shaman to testify

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

On Feb 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich