About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a Deputy Editor at MUO and also oversees the site's coverage of current events. He has been writing about technology since 2007, and with MakeUseOf since 2011.
He has previously written for various sites, including Blorge, WebTVWire, and New Atlas.
Dave uses ChromeOS and Android, but isn't a Google fanboy. He thinks AI will change the world sooner than people think, for good or for bad. He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology.
When Sharks Attack The Internet, Most People Want Net Neutrality, And More... [Tech News Digest]
The great and good from the tech world douse themselves, YouTube looks better on your TV, IFTTT adds Giphy GIFs, Tom Hanks releases free typewriter app, and judging people by what they watch on Netflix.
The NSA Seeks To Stop Malware, Bing Gets More Conversational, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Samsung unveils new Galaxy Alpha, Twitter gives verified users the VIP treatment, Reddit cracks down on journalists using and abusing it, and the most stunning timelapse video you're ever likely to see.
Texting 911 In An Emergency, Twitter Launches Video Ads, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Apple's tribute to Robin Williams, Samsung's VR headset looks like Google Cardboard, Google opens Classroom to all teachers, OnePlus pulls sexist contest after condemnation, and video explains why you suck at video games.
Microsoft Pits Surface Pro Vs. MacBook, Chromebooks On Rise, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Cortana is being baked right into Windows 9, the FCC announces net neutrality round table discussions, Microsoft unveils a $25 Nokia feature phone, and discover what happens when you Like everything on Facebook.
Facebook Messenger Steals Your Soul, Snipp3t Stalks Celebrities, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Windows Phone hits 300,000 apps milestone, YouTube stars are insanely popular among teenagers, Microsoft creates hyperlapse videos, Facebook bans begging for Likes, and Big Brother is listening via your bag of chips.
Microsoft Kills Internet Explorer 8, Google Favors Secure Websites, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Twitch begins silencing videos, Netflix overtakes HBO, Google adds university campuses to Street View, Microsoft reminds us how terrible things were in 1994, and Kanye West asks the question on everyone's lips.
Obama Favors Net Neutrality, Microsoft Scans Your Emails, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Google makes it easier to unsubscribe from emails, Microsoft is losing big money on tablets, AOL dial-up still exists, argument over monkey selfie, and The Nostalgia Machine audibly takes you back in time.
Hackers Steal 1 Billion Passwords, Apple Sets iPhone 6 Release Date, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Apple and Samsung call a truce over patents, UberPool matches ridesharing passengers, Justin.tv shuts down, the potato salad Kickstarter comes to an end, and how to make 8-bit art.
Google Is Reading Your Emails, Hotel Tackles Negative Reviews, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, in-flight cellphone calls may be banned, Windows XP is hanging on for dear life, Flappy Bird returns, an update on HitchBOT, and how iCEnhancer 3.0 makes GTA IV look better than GTA V.
Facebook Faces Class Action Lawsuit, Legally Unlock Your Phone, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, the Apple and Beats deal is done, the duo behind @hiddencash is unmasked, @evleaks has retired, idiots call cops after Facebook goes down, and kids react badly to old typewriters.
Kooky Cosplayers: The Best & Worst Cosplay Videos On YouTube [Weird & Wonderful Web]
Geeks of all flavors are now at least aware of the art of cosplay. It has gone from a nerdy niche consigned to the fringes of society to being a mainstream cultural phenomenon.
Tablet Sales Crashing At Best Buy, Microsoft Goes To War Over Email, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Nintendo continues to struggle, new Samsung smartphones are incoming, the LG 5K TV you can't afford, Sony rejects EA Access, and Windows Phone 8.1 inspires a brilliant fan-made trailer.
Amazon Wants Cheap eBooks, Google Fixes Android Flaw, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Facebook kills Gifts, Netflix signs deal with AT&T, EA launches subscription service, the PS4 goes 3D, and a reminder not to play with microwave ovens.
Facebook Pushes Messenger, OkCupid Experiments on Users, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Amazon launches a portal for 3D-printed products, Samsung delays release of its first Tizen smartphone, Reddit eyes profitability, Yelp adds user-generated video reviews, and Microsoft trolls Apple with Cortana bullying Siri.
Unmasking Tor Users, Revealing Uber Ratings, ATMs Are Doomed, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Google Play Music is free for new Chromecast owners, taunting police on Facebook proves to be a mistake, Google Glass banned during Comic-Con 2014 panels, and parkour athletes bring Assassin's Creed to Paris.
Android vs. iOS vs. Windows Phone: Which Mobile OS Will Ultimately Win Out? [MakeUseOf Poll]
Which mobile operating systems will ultimately win out? Will they survive far into the future? Or will a new mobile OS appear over the horizon to challenge the might of Apple, Google, and Microsoft?
Random Reddit: 10 Bizarre Subreddits You Need To Explore [Weird & Wonderful Web]
You don't love Reddit? You should, because it's an awesome resource for content of every possible description. If you don't believe me then read on to discover the stranger side of Reddit.
Google Wants To Map Your DNA, Download OS X Yosemite Now, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Google has (probably) acquired Twitch for $1 billion, the Destiny beta is now open to everyone, Oyster comes to browsers, watching Sharknado 2 will affect your Philips Hue, and Apple fanboys are easily fooled.
Hackers Steal StubHub Millions, Apple Defends iOS Backdoors, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, Moto X gets digital tattoos, Reddit Live goes live, Uber returns to Windows Phone, Yahoo offers to let people know when you die, and Samsung starts mocking the iPhone 6 even before it's announced.
Amazon Fire Phone Reviews, Microsoft Focuses On Windows 9, And More... [Tech News Digest]
Also, a security vulnerability in Tor is kept secret, William Shatner boldly goes where no celebrity has gone before by reviewing Facebook Mentions, and Japan dreams of a 2020 Olympic Games for robots.