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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).

IBM Facial Recognition

IBM says it will no longer offer facial recognition software

The technology has been criticized for having a racial bias.

On Jun 9, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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george floyd protest washington square park

35 members of Congress call on law enforcement to stop protest surveillance

The lawmakers said they had 'deep and profound concerns' about the surveillance of the protests.

On Jun 9, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Jeff Bezos Black Lives Matter Customer Email

Jeff Bezos says he’s ‘happy’ to lose business of customer who sent him racist email

Bezos shared the email on Instagram.

On Jun 8, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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EARN IT Act Petition Fight for the Future Don't Let Congress Kill Encryption

Nearly 500,000 say Congress shouldn’t ‘kill encryption’ with the EARN IT Act

A lot of people are calling on lawmakers to kill the bill.

On Jun 8, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Joe Biden Iran China Hacking Campaigns

Trump, Biden campaigns targeted by phishing schemes from foreign agents

There were phishing attempts made toward both campaigns.

On Jun 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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US Constitution and Declaration of Independence on American flag

The Third Amendment is finally getting love after D.C. kicks troops out of hotels

It's time has come.

On Jun 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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FCC Keep Americans Connected

Read the heartbreaking complaints Americans sent the FCC after their internet was shut off

Hundreds of companies signed onto a pledge not to cut off service. But customer complaints show it's happened.

On Jun 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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HBO Max Zero-Rating AT&T Net Neutrality Markey Blumenthal Wyden Letter

AT&T, HBO Max are engaged in zero-rating and Congress wants answers

Three senators say AT&T's plan for HBO Max 'appears to run contrary' to a 'free and open internet.'

On Jun 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Signal app blur faces tool

You can now blur faces in photos on Signal

Signal linked the new tool to protests going on across the country.

On Jun 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Zoom Encryption Paid Accounts Free FBI

Zoom says encryption will only be available to paid users to help the FBI

The distinction was not met well by people online.

On Jun 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Mark Zuckerberg Facebook Donald Trump Posts Employees Call

Zuckerberg defends inaction on Trump in call with employees

He called the inaction a 'tough decision' but one that 'was pretty thorough.'

On Jun 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Social Media Executive Order Lawsuit

Trump’s social media executive order already facing lawsuit

The suit asks the court to find the executive order invalid.

On Jun 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Matt Gaetz Glorifying Violence Twitter

Twitter hides Matt Gaetz tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

A warning label was also placed on a tweet from President Donald Trump last week.

On Jun 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Amazon Protests Statement Twitter

Amazon blasted over ties to law enforcement after putting out ‘solidarity’ statement

People quickly brought up the company's large relationship with law enforcement.

On Jun 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Cameron Winklevoss Fact-Checking

Trump-Twitter drama causes Cameron Winklevoss to get relentlessly owned

His takes have caught the attention of people.

On May 29, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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