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.
Microsoft Claims the iPad "Isn't a Real Computer"
Microsoft has released an ad for the holidays. And while it's intended to sell the Surface Go, the Apple iPad also gets a mention.
Google Is Killing Allo to Focus on Messages
Google is killing Allo to focus its efforts entirely on Messages. Which makes sense, but is frustrating nonetheless.
Spotify Wrapped 2018 Reveals Your Streaming Habits
As an early Christmas gift, Spotify has compiled everything it knows about your musical journey through 2018.
Tom Cruise Wants You to Change Your TV Settings
Tom Cruise hates motion smoothing. So much so he has made a PSA urging you to change the settings on your TV. This must be serious.
Quora Got Hacked: 100 Million Users Affected
Quora has been hacked. Which means up to 100 million Quora users may have had their data accessed by an unknown third party.
Google's Santa Tracker Is Back for 2018
Google's Santa Tracker is back for 2018, and there are a host of new features available in Santa's Village this time around.
Tumblr Bans Adult Content and Upsets Users
Tumblr has always hosted a certain amount of adult content. But Tumblr is now banning adult content from its platform entirely.
Apple Music Is Coming to Your Amazon Echo
Installing the Apple Music skill in the Alexa app means you'll be able to listen to Apple Music on your Amazon Echo.
Instagram Now Lets You Choose Your Close Friends
Plenty of social networks have tried to sort our friends into groups. And now Instagram is having a crack with "Close Friends".
You Can Now Stream Tidal Music Directly From Plex
Plex and Tidal have partnered up to bring the streaming music service to the media center app.
Google Assistant Gets New Features for the Holidays
Google thinks its Assistant can help you survive the holidays. And it has rolled out new features designed to do just that.
Kids Are Attending Rehab for Fortnite Addiction
Fortnite is a cultural phenomenon at this point. Unfortunately, some children appear to be getting addicted to Fortnite.
Instagram Can Now Describe Photos to Visually Impaired Users
Instagram has added two new features designed to make it easier for visually impaired people to use Instagram.
YouTube Offers Discounts for Students
Students can get money off both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music, making YouTube's paid-for services a more attractive option.
The Word of the Year Is... Misinformation
Dictionary.com has decided that its word of the year for 2018 is "misinformation". Which, ironically, isn't misinformation.
You Can Now Add Hashtags to Google Maps
Google Maps will soon be awash with hashtags, as users are now able to add hashtags to reviews of businesses.
You Can Now Watch Free Movies on YouTube (Legally)
YouTube has quietly started offering a selection of movies for free, as long as you're willing to sit through some ads.
You Can Now Message Businesses Using Google Maps
From now on if you find a business through Google Maps you'll be able to message them directly without leaving the app.
Instagram Now Tracks How Much Time You're Wasting on Instagram
Instagram's new activity dashboard helps you track how much time you're wasting on Instagram, and change your habits accordingly.
Gboard Can Now Find the Perfect GIF, Emoji, or Sticker
Using Google's AI, Gboard can now recommend the visual elements guaranteed to liven up your boring conversations.