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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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Old Robinhood ‘let the people trade’ tweet roasted after shutting down GameStop trades

GameStop, AMC, BlackBerry and others had restrictions placed on them.

On Jan 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Twitter troll who shared misleading voting memes in 2016 charged with election interference

Authorities allege that Douglass Mackey spread memes that were intended to discourage people to vote.

On Jan 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Over 70 groups call on Biden to stop meddling with Section 230

The letter warns that changes to Section 230 could 'disproportionately harm' marginalized communities.

On Jan 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech Tuesday newsletter: Net neutrality under Biden, Twitter’s adult content problem

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

On Jan 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers Section 230 memo

House Republican memo makes it clear Section 230 is a top target

The debate around the important internet law isn't going away.

On Jan 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Amnesty International wants to map facial recognition cameras so you can avoid them

The campaign plans to build a tool that will geolocate facial recognition devices in the state.

On Jan 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Texas senator’s tweet about Biden reversing Trump’s transgender military ban gets ratioed into oblivion

People online quickly pointed out that Biden's reversal is, in fact, quite 'unifying.'

On Jan 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Rudy Giuliani. Dominion Voting Systems filed a lawsuit against Giuliani accusing him of defamation.

Dominion files defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, seeks $1.3 billion

Dominion also filed a similar suit against Sidney Powell earlier this month.

On Jan 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Rep. Mike Doyle will 'definitely' reintroduce legislation to reinstate net neutrality, his office said.

House Democrat ‘definitely’ plans on reintroducing net neutrality legislation

Rep. Mike Doyle championed the Save the Internet Act.

On Jan 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Jessica Rosenworcel named acting chairwoman of FCC

Rosenworcel has long been a vocal supporter of net neutrality.

On Jan 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Greta Thunberg takes one last dig at Trump as he departs presidency

People loved the troll on Trump's last day in office.

On Jan 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Trump’s parting words to America: ‘Have a good life’

His last words as president being 'have a good life, we will see you soon' sparked jokes and memes.

On Jan 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech Tuesday newsletter: The monumental task of archiving the Trump internet

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

On Jan 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Joe Biden and FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington.

The Senate Republicans’ gambit to deadlock the FCC failed

Senate Republicans appeared to be trying to block Biden. But their strategy failed.

On Jan 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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Biden’s team is still mad at Twitter for how it’s handling transition to @POTUS

Biden made a new account that will become @POTUS on Wednesday afternoon.

On Jan 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

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