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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).

Detroit Facial Recognition

Black Detroit man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition search

The case is similar to another one in Detroit earlier this year.

On Sep 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Michael Forest Reinoehl

Suspect in fatal shooting of right-wing protester killed by U.S. Marshals

Michael Forest Reinoehl was shot Thursday night.

On Sep 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Calls John McCain Loser

Trump denies calling John McCain a ‘loser’—his Twitter says otherwise

There's always a tweet.

On Sep 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Reddit Section 230 FCC Comments Trump Social Media Executive Order

Reddit says Trump’s social media order could destroy the site

It could 'change the very trajectory of the internet,' Reddit wrote.

On Sep 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook Political Ads Week Before Election

Facebook’s big new election ads plan is filled with loopholes

It's a big new announcement, but it doesn't amount to much.

On Sep 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Coronavirus CDC Numbers Facebook

Facebook removes Senate candidate’s post about CDC coronavirus death numbers

Facebook says posts that misstate CDC coronavirus death data will be removed.

On Sep 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Senate Primary

Ed Markey fends off Joe Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary

The 'Markeyverse' is about to be overjoyed.

On Sep 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tech Tuesday Newsletter Image 09012020

Tech Tuesday: Can the ‘Markeyverse’ make an election impact?

Here's what you may have missed in tech and politics this week.

On Sep 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook Update Terms Of Service Section 230

Facebook is alerting users to a pretty big change in its terms of service

Facebook says it isn't, but people think it is.

On Sep 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Joe Kennedy Tech Stocks

Joe Kennedy’s stock portfolio is filled with tech companies he wants to regulate

Joe Kennedy has almost $2 million in Facebook, Google stock

On Sep 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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biden barkan scalise

Steve Scalise tweets doctored video of Biden and disability activist

The congressman faced calls from Ady Barkan, Joe Biden, and others to delete the video.

On Aug 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Ivanka Trump Facebook Ads

Trump is running Facebook ads to let people know his daughter is voting for him

He apparently wants it very clear Ivanka Trump supports him.

On Aug 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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DNC Dating Apps

DNC reportedly warns campaign staffers about dating app stings

That's one way to dig for dirt on a campaign.

On Aug 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Joe Biden KeepAmericaGreat website Trump

Biden snags KeepAmericaGreat.com to troll Trump

It's being thrown right back at him

On Aug 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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TikTok Walmart

Walmart (?!) joins the fray to acquire TikTok, report says

Walmart is reportedly joining a bid with Microsoft.

On Aug 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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