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William Turton


Once named one of Forbes’ 20 Under 20 and hired as a staff writer for the Daily Dot when he was still a senior in high school, William Turton is a rising tech reporter focusing on information security, hacking culture, and politics. Since leaving the Daily Dot in April 2016, his work has appeared on Gizmodo, the Outline, and Vice News Tonight on HBO.

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Apple’s Tim Cook addresses San Bernardino unlocking case at iPhone SE launch

'This is an issue that impacts all of us.'

On Mar 21, 2016 by William Turton

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Flaw in Apple’s iMessage encryption puts your photos, videos at risk

Encryption researchers at Johns Hopkins say they found a flaw in Apple's iMessage encryption.

On Mar 21, 2016 by William Turton

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Protesters shut down route to Trump rally in Arizona

Some protesters chained themselves to cars.

On Mar 19, 2016 by William Turton

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Trump supporters and protesters clash at Salt Lake City rally

Another day, another chaotic rally.

On Mar 19, 2016 by William Turton

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Fox News calls out Donald Trump’s ‘obsession’ with Megyn Kelly

Even Fox News has had enough.

On Mar 19, 2016 by William Turton

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NSA rejected Hillary Clinton’s request for a secure phone to use in her office, emails show

Deny, deny, deny.

On Mar 17, 2016 by William Turton

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Russian government slams Donald Trump for Instagram ad featuring Vladimir Putin

A Kremlin spokesman said the ad demonized Russia.

On Mar 17, 2016 by William Turton

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Donald Trump wins North Carolina

Count it.

On Mar 15, 2016 by William Turton

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Donald Trump wins Illinois Republican primary

This softens the blow of Trump's Ohio loss.

On Mar 15, 2016 by William Turton

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Secret Service jumps onstage to shield Trump at Ohio rally

Tensions are rising at Donald Trump's campaign events.

On Mar 12, 2016 by William Turton

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Rubio says it’s getting ‘harder every day’ to support Republican nominee

Marco Rubio looked visibly distraught when asked about supporting Donald Trump as the nominee.

On Mar 12, 2016 by William Turton

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Justice Department tells court to uphold San Bernardino iPhone unlocking order

Apple wants a new judge to throw out a court order that it calls dangerous.

On Mar 10, 2016 by William Turton

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The 9 best moments from the Democratic debate in Miami

Here are all the highlights from Tuesday's debate in Miami, Florida.

On Mar 10, 2016 by William Turton

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Obama sets goal of expanding broadband to 20 million more Americans by 2020

The president hopes the FCC will soon expand a phone subsidy program to cover Internet access.

On Mar 9, 2016 by William Turton

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FCC fines Verizon $1.35 million for net-neutrality-violating ‘supercookies’

This kind of tracking violates net neutrality, according to the government.

On Mar 7, 2016 by William Turton