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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).

Uber Lyft California Lawsuit

Uber, Lyft, sued in California for misclassifying workers

The suit says the companies are violating a gig economy law.

On May 6, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Amazon Warehouse Worker Dies Coronavirus

Amazon employee at warehouse that protested working conditions dies of coronavirus

In March a protest was held at the warehouse over Amazon's handling of the coronavirus.

On May 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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WhatsApp Coronavirus Fact Check Bot

New bot on WhatsApp fact-checks coronavirus misinformation

The bot will draw information from more than 80 fact-checking organizations around the world.

On May 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Apple Google Coronavirus App Location Data

Apple, Google promise government can’t access location data with coronavirus apps

Anyone wanting to use the code would have to agree to certain guidelines.

On May 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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FTC Coronavirus Fraud Complaints

FTC says consumers have lost $23 million in coronavirus scams this year

The number has gone up since last month.

On May 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Tim Bray Amazon Resigns Coronavirus Warehouse Workers

Amazon VP quits after company fires workers raising coronavirus concerns

Tim Bray wrote in a blog post that the firings were 'designed to create a climate of fear.'

On May 4, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Edward Markey Clearview AI Coronavirus

One senator wants answers from Clearview AI about its coronavirus tracing plan

Sen. Ed Markey wants to know more about facial recognition being used in coronavirus contact tracing.

On May 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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ICANN dot org domain save dot org .org

Private equity firm gets blocked from buying dot org domain

The potential sale drew intense criticism.

On May 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Joe Biden Denies Sexual Assault Allegations

Biden finally responds to sexual assault allegation, says it ‘never happened’

The statement from the former vice president is the first substantial response to the allegations.

On May 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday that its repeal of net neutrality rules will take effect in about a month–despite intense push back from both lawmakers and internet activists. 

The FCC is making it easier to get subsidized internet during the coronavirus

The agency is making it easier to prove eligibility for the program.

On Apr 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Jessica Rosenworcel FCC Broadband Report 2020

FCC commissioner says agency is distorting reality on the digital divide

Rosenworcel says the report's methods for collecting data 'leave a lot to be desired.'

On Apr 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Advocacy Groups Petition Broadband Coronavirus Relief Bill

110,000 sign petitions saying Congress must include broadband funding in coronavirus relief

Several members of Congress signaled their support for the efforts.

On Apr 29, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Coronavirus Tracking App Google Apple

Americans don’t trust Apple and Google with coronavirus test results

It appears Americans are split on whether or not they'll use the app.

On Apr 29, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Google Verily Website Expands States Coronavirus

8 states added to Google coronavirus screening site

The site was previously only available to people within some counties in California.

On Apr 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Elizabeth Warren Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Anti-Monopoly Coronavirus Bill

AOC, Warren propose bill to halt mergers during coronavirus

The bill would stop mergers among large companies during the pandemic.

On Apr 28, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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