About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a staff writer at MUO. He has previously been the news editor, a section editor, and a deputy editor.
He has been writing about technology since 2007, and has been with MakeUseOf since 2011.
He has bylines at various sites, including SlashGear, New Atlas, and WebTVWire.
Dave uses ChromeOS and Android, but isn't a Google fanboy. He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology, and thinks AI may well change the world. He is also addicted to the NYT's daily games such as Wordle, Connections, and Strands.
Dave has always been fascinated with tech, and has enjoyed charting the changes in this world for decades.
Latest Articles
Facebook Bans All Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Ads
Facebook has banned all ads for cryptocurrency from the social network. Including those for Bitcoin, the granddaddy of cryptocurrencies.
Experts Beg Facebook to Dump Messenger Kids
Concerns about Messenger Kids have coalesced into an open letter calling on Mark Zuckerberg to shutter the app aimed at children aged between six and 12.
You Can Now Enable 2FA on Reddit
Reddit is finally offering two-factor authentication to all users. Which means Reddit users have an extra layer of security beyond the standard email/password combination.
Google Has Started Selling its Clips Cameras
Google has started selling its adorable little Clips camera. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, it's already out of stock.
Nintendo Kills Miitomo, its First Smartphone App
Miitomo was Nintendo's first foray into mobile gaming beyond its own platforms. However, after just two years Nintendo has decided to pull the plug.
Chrome Now Lets You Mute Websites and Ads
Google has released Chrome 64 to the stable channel for desktop users, and this update should help make browsing the web a lot less annoying.
Fitbit Is Ending Support for Pebble Smartwatches
Fitbit has announced that it will finally stop supporting Pebble smartwatches in June 2018. Still, Fitbit is offering Pebble owners a discount on the Fitbit Ionic.
You Can Now Buy Audiobooks on Google Play
Google has started selling audiobooks on the Google Play Store. Google is keeping things simple, and offering Amazon some serious competition in the process.
You Can Now Watch Plex in Virtual Reality
Plex has launched a new app called Plex VR. This means you can watch Plex in a virtual apartment or drive-in theater, and even invite your real friends along to share your virtual popcorn.
Die With Me Is a Chat App That Kills Phones
Die With Me is only accessible when you have less than 5 percent of your battery life left. Which means you instantly have something in common with everyone else present.
The Apple HomePod Is Finally Ready for Launch
After years of development and delays, Apple is finally ready to start shipping the HomePod. But can Apple's new smart speaker compete with the Amazon Echo and Google Home?
Microsoft Unveils New Low-Cost Chromebook Killers
The Chromebook has become a common sight in classrooms around the world, but especially in the U.S. However, Microsoft isn't going to give up without a fight...
The First Amazon Go Store Opens for Business
Amazon has opened its first Amazon Go store in Seattle. Amazon Go is an attempt to take the friction out of shopping, making lines and checkouts a thing of the past.
Instagram Now Shows Your Activity Status By Default
Instagram has quietly introduced a new feature to the app which means people can see when you were last active on Instagram. This feature is enabled by default, but it's easy to disable it.
YouTube Is Deleting Tide Pod Challenge Videos
YouTube is cracking down on videos showing people eating Tide Pods. Because this is apparently a thing now.
Apple Lets Users Manage Their Own iPhone Batteries
Apple plans to let users decide for themselves how to manage their iPhone's battery usage. This is in response to Apple getting caught slowing down old iPhones...
Nintendo Labo Is Cardboard LEGO for Your Switch
Nintendo has unveiled its next big innovation... cardboard accessories. And while this doesn't sound particularly good, Nintendo Labo is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike.
Facebook Invites People to Watch Videos Together
Facebook is testing a new feature called Watch Party that lets users watch videos together in realtime.
YouTube Introduces New Rules for Content Creators
YouTube is introducing new rules for content creators. These could help make YouTube a better platform, but will also make it harder for anyone to make any money.
Scribblenauts Showdown Is a Party Game for Creative People
A new Scribblenauts game called Scribblenauts Showdown is on the way, and the focus is on the multiplayer side of things. Essentially, this is set to be a party game for creative types.