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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).

Brian Kemp Coronavirus

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

What?

On Apr 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
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

Tech
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

Tech
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

Tech
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

Tech
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

Tech
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
Amazon Warehouse Strike New York Coronavirus

Amazon workers to strike after colleague tests positive for coronavirus

The workers want the facility sanitized before they return to work.

On Mar 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
joe biden net neutrality

Why is Joe Biden silent on one of Obama’s most important policies?

Joe Biden lagged behind his former 2020 Democrats in publicly supporting net neutrality. His campaign now says he supports it—but why did it take so long?

On Mar 30, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Apple coronavirus

Apple launches coronavirus screening app

There's a website and an app to tell you next steps.

On Mar 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Mnuchin Unemployment Numbers Not Relevant

Trump admin flamed for saying unemployment numbers ‘not relevant right now’

His comments didn't go over well.

On Mar 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Donald Trump Coronavirus Cease-and-Desist Priorities USA

Trump threatens to sue TV stations airing ad where he calls coronavirus a ‘hoax’

Trump's team sent cease-and-desist letters to television stations.

On Mar 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Coronavirus net neutrality

FCC extends net neutrality repeal comment period due to coronavirus

Advocates argued people who would need to comment were responding to the virus.

On Mar 26, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Greta Thunberg Coronavirus

‘My last cold was much worse than this’: Greta Thunberg reveals she likely had coronavirus

Thunberg urged her 10 million followers to 'follow the advice from experts' and stay home to slow the spread of the virus.

On Mar 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

IRL