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.
Apple Announces Apple Arcade for Gaming Across Devices
Once Apple Arcade launches, it will let paying subscribers play over 100 titles across their Apple devices.
Apple Unveils Apple TV+ and Apple TV Channels
Apple has unveiled Apple TV+, a streaming service full of original shows, movies, and documentaries.
Apple Launches Apple News+ as a Netflix for Magazines
Apple has launched Apple News+, a new subscription service that gives you access to hundreds of newspapers and magazines.
You Can Now Use Threaded Replies on Messenger
Threaded replies means you can now reply specifically to one comment in a Messenger chat without derailing the whole conversation.
Microsoft Brings Windows Defender to Mac
Microsoft is bringing Windows Defender to macOS. Although, as it's no longer solely dedicated to defending Windows, it's now called Microsoft Defender.
Facebook Admits Storing Passwords in Plain Text
Facebook has admitted that it stored the passwords of hundreds of millions of Facebook users in plain text.
You Can Now Buy Products Without Leaving Instagram
Checkout on Instagram means you can now buy products without ever leaving the app. Turning Instagram into an online retailer of sorts.
Call of Duty: Mobile Is Coming Summer 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile will be available on Android and iOS this summer, and you can sign up now for a chance to participate in the beta.
Google Stadia Lets You Stream Games Anywhere
Google has unveiled its new cloud gaming platform. It's called Stadia, and it will let you stream games anywhere and everywhere.
Myspace Loses 12 Years of Uploaded Files
Myspace has lost the files users uploaded to the site between 2002 and 2015. Which equates to millions of songs, photos, and videos.
This Chrome Extension Lets You Hide Toxic Comments
If you're sick of seeing vile and vitriolic comments you can now change the volume using a Chrome extension called Tune.
Twitter's New Camera Lets You Take Photos Instantly
The rise of Instagram and Snapchat has forced Twitter to evolve. Which is why Twitter has launched a new in-app camera...
Microsoft Nags Users to Upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft is going to notify Windows 7 users that it's about time they upgraded to Windows 10. Yes, the nag screen is back.
Windows 10 Can Now Uninstall Buggy Updates
With the latest version of its operating system, Microsoft is giving Windows 10 the power to automatically uninstall buggy updates.
Firefox Send Lets You Share Files Online
Mozilla has rolled out a new way to share files online. It's called Firefox Send, and it allows anyone to send encrypted files.
Spotify Users Can Now Get Hulu for Free
If you're a Spotify Premium subscriber located in the U.S. you can now get Hulu for free. Which is a cracking deal.
Tim Berners-Lee Wants You to Help Save the Web
30 years on, has the web lived up to its potential? Or has it been ruined by governments, companies, and citizens? Tim Berners-Lee has some thoughts.
Adobe Is Finally Killing Shockwave
Adobe Shockwave will soon be a thing of the past, and most people will surely agree that this is long overdue.
You Can Now Play PS4 Games on Your iPhone
The PS4 Remote Play app means that if you have an up-to-date PlayStation 4 and a new-ish iDevice, you can now play PS4 games on your iPhone or iPad.
You Can Now Control Roku Using Your Amazon Echo
Thanks to the new Roku skill for Alexa, you can now control your Roku using your Amazon Echo.