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Dave Parrack-Deputy Editor for Creative, Entertainment, Gaming, and Social | Oversees Coverage of News and Current Events

Dave Parrack

Deputy Editor for Creative, Entertainment, Gaming, and Social | Oversees Coverage of News and Current Events

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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.

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Apple Unveils a New iPad Aimed at Students

Apple has updated its entry-level iPad, adding some improved specs and support for the Apple Pencil. But this isn't the budget iPad for students some were expecting.

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This Firefox Extension Stops Facebook Tracking You

In light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, people have been deleting Facebook. However, Mozilla's new Facebook Container extension for Firefox offers an alternative.

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The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Is a Chrome OS Tablet

This 10-inch tablet is designed to beat Apple and the iPad into submission, and cement Chrome OS as the number one operating system in the education market.

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Over Half of Americans Don't Trust Facebook

In light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal people have lost trust in Facebook. So much so that less than half of the Americans polled think Facebook would obey privacy laws.

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Netflix Launches a Bug Bounty Program

Netflix has launched a bug bounty program. This means that anyone who uses the streaming service can report any vulnerabilities and receive a cash payout for their trouble.

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Facebook Addresses the Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Facebook has been embroiled in what has come to be known as the Cambridge Analytica scandal. After staying silent for a few days, Mark Zuckerberg has now addressed the issues raised.

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Amazon Echo Owners Can Now Get a Free Audible Book

If you own an an Amazon Echo device, you can now listen to one audiobook for free. Because Amazon is giving away one free audiobook to Audible newbies who own an Echo.

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Google Play Instant Lets You Try Games With No Installs

With so many great mobile games to choose from, Google Play Instant, which lets you try games on Android without installing them, could be a Godsend.

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PUBG Goes Mobile on Android and iOS

You can now play PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) on your smartphone, with a version of the popular battle royale game now available on Android and iOS.

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NASA Needs You... to Take Photos of Clouds

Your hopes of becoming an astronaut may be slim to none, but that doesn't mean you can't work for NASA in some capacity. By taking photos of clouds. Seriously.

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Sony May Owe You $65 for Your Old PS3

If you own an old PlayStation 3, the original "fat" one before it slimmed down, then Sony could owe you up to $65. But you'll have to hurry to claim your compensation.

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Google Lens Is Now Available on iOS

Google Lens can fill in the gaps in your knowledge, turning your smartphone photos into educational adventures. And it's now available on iOS.

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You Can Now Learn to Speak Klingon Using Duolingo

That's right, folks, you can now learn to speak Klingon from the comfort of your own couch. Just go easy on the Rokeg blood pie and bloodwine while doing so.

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You Can Now Get Free Games With Amazon Prime

If you have Amazon Prime then you also have Twitch Prime. And Twitch Prime now comes with free games every month. Result!

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Digg Reader Is Shutting Down... RIP RSS

Digg Reader is shutting down on March 26. And the options for RSS fans are dwindling by the day. So, is this RIP RSS?

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YouTube Gets a Dark Mode on Android and iOS

You can now watch YouTube on your smartphone at night without hurting your eyes. And it's all thanks to YouTube's new dark mode on iOS and Android.

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Music Geeks Can Now Edit Spotify's Metadata

Spotify wants you to help it make sense of the music on its service, and it has launched a new tool called Line-In to help you do just that.

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Netflix Is Testing Collectible Patches for Kids

In a new experiment, Netflix is awarding kids collectible patches for watching more episodes of certain shows. Is this the beginning of the gamification of Netflix?

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You Can Now Let Alexa Listen for Longer

Alexa's new Follow-Up mode means Amazon's artificial intelligence will listen for longer. Which will save you having to say "Alexa" every time you want her to do something.

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Fortnite Battle Royale Is Coming to iOS and Android

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite Battle Royale is coming to a smartphone near you soon. Starting with iOS, and with support for Android to follow in the next few months.

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