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.
Netflix Has Canceled All of Its Marvel Shows
Netflix has canceled all of its Marvel shows. However, a statement from Marvel suggests this isn't the end for these characters...
Google Adds Haptic Feedback to Gboard for iOS
Gboard for Android users have enjoyed haptic feedback for a while, but now Google is offering the same feature to iPhone users.
You Can Now Learn a New Language Watching Netflix
Thanks to a Chrome extension called Language Learning With Netflix, you can now learn a new language by watching Netflix.
Amazon Launches Its Own Live Shopping Channel
Amazon Live is a live shopping channel made up of multiple streams. Like a cross between QVC and Twitch.
Epix Now Is a New Video Streaming Service
Epix has launched its own video streaming service. Epix Now features all of Epix' original programming plus thousands of movies.
LinkedIn Launches a Live Video Streaming Service
Called LinkedIn Live, the service will be aimed at delivering the kind of content that aligns with LinkedIn's userbase.
Google Makes Gmail's Right-Click Menu More Useful
Google is making Gmail's right-click menu more useful, increasing what you can do when you right-click on an email in Gmail.
Spotify Could Ban You for Using Ad-Blockers
If you still use an ad-blocker despite knowing how much harm they do to the sites and services you use, Spotify has news for you.
You Can Now Declutter Twitter the Marie Kondo Way
Marie Kondo's KonMari method may be best used for tidying houses, but it can also be used to declutter your Twitter feed.
Skype Can Now Blur Your Background for Video Chats
Skype can now blur your background for you. Which means the days of tidying up your room before Skyping someone are over.
Twitter Still Wants to Let You Edit Your Tweets
As Jack Dorsey revealed in an interview with Joe Rogan, Twitter is still actively discussing letting you edit your tweets.
Google's Password Checkup Keeps You Safe From Hackers
Google has launched a new Chrome extension called Password Checkup. Its one job is to keep your online accounts safe and secure
You Can Now Add Guests to Periscope Live Streams
Periscope now lets streamers add guests to their broadcasts. However, thankfully, broadcasters remain in control at all times.
You Can Now Delete Messages From Facebook Messenger
Facebook now lets you delete messages sent through Messenger. Unfortunately, you'll only have 10 minutes to do so.
This Google App Can Transcribe Speech in Realtime
Google has launched two new apps, Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier, for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
YouTube Music Now Works With Sonos Speakers
Paid subscribers can now listen to YouTube Music on a Sonos speaker. Giving them another streaming music service to consider...
Google+ Is Officially Shutting Down in April
We already knew Google+ was shutting down, but we now know exactly when and how Google+ will be disappearing from our lives.
Netflix Offers More Hit Movies Than Amazon, Hulu, and HBO
Netflix has a higher number (and a higher percentage) of movies Certified Fresh than Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and HBO Now...
FaceTime Bug Lets You Eavesdrop on People
Apple is fixing a FaceTime bug that allows you to eavesdrop on people. In the meantime, you should disable FaceTime altogether.
Facebook Is Killing the Moments App No One Uses
Facebook is shutting down Moments due to a total lack of interest. In fact, it appears most people didn't even know it existed.