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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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Snapchat criticized for ‘tone-deaf’ Juneteenth filter

A lot of people called it out.

On Jun 19, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Trump tells his son he doesn’t like his beard during Father’s Day interview

'In some cases I think it's good, but in your case: get rid of it.'

On Jun 19, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Emails show Microsoft wanted feds to use its facial recognition tools

Last week the company said it wouldn't sell facial recognition to police until there was a federal law regulating the technology.

On Jun 18, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to end DACA

The court ruled 5-4.

On Jun 18, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Congressman identified as criminal by Amazon demands answers on facial recognition moratorium

Rep. Jimmy Gomez said Amazon should put 'substantive action' behind their statements of solidarity with the Black community.

On Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

After pressure, Zoom says everyone will get end-to-end encryption

The announcement comes after widespread pushback.

On Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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100 civil rights groups demand Congress stop funding mass surveillance of protests

The groups are calling for 'dramatic changes' for surveillance and the militarization of police.

On Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Republicans kick off push to dismantle Section 230

Section 230 has been under fire for a while.

On Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook offloads its political ads problem to you

The company's policies around political posts and advertisements have been criticized.

On Jun 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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70,000 call on Zoom to offer free end-to-end encryption

Zoom said earlier this month only paid users would have end-to-end encryption.

On Jun 16, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Republican FCC commissioner has ‘deep reservations’ about Trump’s social media executive order

The FCC has some diverging views on Trump's executive order.

On Jun 16, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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6 former senior eBay employees charged in disturbing stalking campaign

Authorities allege the former employees concocted a stalking campaign that included sending the victims a box of live cockroaches.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Calls grow for Amazon to end Ring partnerships with police

The retail giant has more than 1,000 Ring partnerships with law enforcement.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Trump signals desire to punish Microsoft for anti-facial recognition stance

Trump retweeted a former administration official who said Microsoft's government contracts should be canceled.

On Jun 12, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Snapchat defends decision not to promote Trump posts

Snapchat stopped promoting Trump's post in its Discover section last week.

On Jun 12, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich