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.
Google Maps Helps Commuters Get to Work
Google Maps now boasts a dedicated Commute tab packed full of features designed to help commuters plan their route to work.
Microsoft Is Ending Support for Skype Classic
Microsoft is preparing to pull support for Skype Classic, officially known as Skype 7.0. And there's nothing you can do about it.
Facebook Hack Affects 50 Million Accounts
Around 50 million Facebook users may have had their accounts accessed as part of a major security breach. Which isn't good news.
Google Helps You Plan Your Next Vacation
Google wants to be the one tool to rule them all when it comes to vacation planning. And it's getting closer by the day.
Amazon Launches a New 4-Star Retail Store
Amazon is continuing its push into bricks-and-mortar retail. This time with a new store in New York called Amazon 4-star.
Google Celebrates its 20th Birthday in Style
Google is celebrating its 20th birthday, and, as is its style, the company is celebrating in a number of different ways...
Sony Finally Supports Cross-Play on PS4
PS4 owners can finally play Fortnite against gamers on other platforms, including the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Huzzah!
You Can Now Plan Group Events on Google Maps
Google Maps' new Group Planning feature should make planning an event much easier. Especially with a large group of people.
Professor Layton Arrives on Android and iOS
Professor Layton and the Curious Village, the first in this series of puzzle games, is now available on Android and iOS.
Firefox Monitor Checks for Stolen Passwords
Mozilla has launched Firefox Monitor, which helps you discover when one of your passwords have been involved in a data breach.
You Can Now Search Amazon Using Snapchat
Snapchat's new tool, called Visual Search, lets you search Amazon by pointing your Snapchat camera at products in the real world.
The Roku Premiere Offers 4K Streaming on a Budget
Roku has launched two new devices---the Premiere and Premiere+---and they both provide 4K streaming for those on a budget.
You Can Now Download PlayStation Now Games
If you're a PlayStation Now subscriber you can now download games as well as stream them. Reliable internet connections be damned.
Microsoft Brings Skype Calls to Amazon Echo
With Alexa and Cortana now getting on rather famously, Microsoft is upping the ante by adding Skype to the mix.
Spotify Invites Indie Artists to Upload Their Own Music
Spotify is now enabling independent artists to upload their own music to the streaming service.
Sony Is Killing the PlayStation Vita in 2019
Sony is set to stop manufacturing the PlayStation Vita in 2019. And to make matters worse Sony has no plans for a new handheld.
Sony Launches the PlayStation Classic for $99
Sony has announced the PlayStation Classic, a reimagining of the original PlayStation for nostalgic nerds.
Pandora Copies Spotify With Curated Playlists
Pandora has launched The Drop, a curated playlist that automatically populates with new songs Pandora thinks you'll love.
Twitter Brings Back the Chronological Timeline
After ignoring years of complaints from users, Twitter is finally bringing back the chronological timeline. And about time too!
Spotify Raises Offline Download Limit to 10,000
Spotify has lifted its limits on offline downloads. In total, the number of songs you can download has jumped from 9,999 to 50,000.