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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).

Jack Dorsey Square Coronavirus

Jack Dorsey is donating nearly a third of his net worth to fight coronavirus

Dorsey said after the pandemic, the money will shift toward girls' health and education and UBI.

On Apr 7, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Zoom Blumenthal FTC

Senator calls for federal investigation into Zoom’s ‘deceptive’ practices

At least one advocacy group has also called for the FTC to step in.

On Apr 7, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Smart Toilet Butthole Recognition Anus Recognition

Move over facial recognition, Stanford releases prototype for anal recognition

It's pretty much the opposite of facial recognition. But also the same.

On Apr 7, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Zoom Fight for the Future EPIC Privacy Security

Zoom got popular during coronavirus. Now it’s facing scrutiny from advocacy groups

Zoom has faced a slew of concerns in recent weeks.

On Apr 6, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Facebook DIY Coronavirus Facemasks

Facebook apologizes for flagging groups trying to donate DIY facemasks

The social media giant said AI mistakenly flagged groups and pages.

On Apr 6, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Senate Coronavirus E-Rate Schools Online Learning

35 senators call for next coronavirus bill to include funding to close the homework gap

They argue for $2 billion in E-Rate funds in the next coronavirus relief bill.

On Apr 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Google Coronavirus Mobility Trends Report

Google launches site to show people’s movements during coronavirus

The new site shows how much people are going to various places.

On Apr 3, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Brian Kemp Coronavirus

Georgia gov. appalls internet with his lack of knowledge about coronavirus

What?

On Apr 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Donald Trump Joe Biden Ad Coronavirus Hoax

Trump campaign shares its own video of Joe Biden calling coronavirus a ‘hoax’

The Trump team has been upset with a manipulated ad. Their solution? Release their own.

On Apr 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture
Google Verily Coronavirus Democratic Senators Data Privacy

When will Google’s testing site be available nationwide? Congress wants to know

The senators have questions about the website's data security.

On Apr 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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FCC Robocalls

FCC says anti-robocall technology must come by 2021

The rule requires phone providers to have the tech in place by June of next year.

On Mar 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Chris Smalls Amazon Strike Fired

Amazon fires worker who led coronavirus warehouse strike

The employees walked out because they wanted the facility sanitized before they returned to work.

On Mar 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Houseparty Hacked 1 Million Reward

Houseparty offers $1 million for evidence hacking rumors were a smear campaign

The app has said there isn't evidence it is linked to people's other accounts that were hacked.

On Mar 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Zoom Privacy New York Attorney General

Zoom privacy practices under investigation as usage surges

People are taking a closer look at Zoom as its popularity has grown.

On Mar 31, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Joe Biden Podcast Memes

Everyone’s got a joke about Joe Biden launching a podcast

The first episode is about what you'd expect, but Twitter had a lot of jokes about it.

On Mar 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture