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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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You Can Now Watch HBO Shows for Free

HBO is giving away some of its best TV shows, movies, and documentaries, for free, for a limited time.

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Google Can Now Turn Your Photos Into Works of Art

In this article we tell you how to turn your photos into works of art using the Google Arts and Culture app.

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You Can Now Use Facebook Messenger on Desktop

Nine years after Messenger debuted, Facebook has launched a Messenger desktop app on Windows and macOS.

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Apple Buys Dark Sky and Kills the Android App

Apple has acquired Dark Sky and has removed the Android version from the Play Store. The Dark Sky API is also under threat.

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You Can Now Watch Live TV for Free on Plex

Live TV is normally only available to Plex Pass subscribers, but anyone can now watch Live TV on Plex for free until June 30.

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Spotify Kids Is a Music Streaming Service for Children

Spotify has launched Spotify Kids, a standalone app designed as a music streaming service for children.

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Reddit Polls Help You Gauge People's Opinions

You can now create a Poll on Reddit, with the social media platform finally supporting Polls as a new type of post.

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Duolingo ABC Can Teach Kids How to Read

Duolingo ABC is a free app designed to teach kids aged between three and six how to read. With their parents' help, of course.

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Anchor Makes It Easier to Record Podcasts With Friends

Anchor has launched Record With Friends 2.0, which makes it much easier to record a podcast with your friends far away.

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You Can Now Browse Instagram With Friends Over Video Chat

Have you ever wanted to browse Instagram with friends? Well, now you can, with Instagram launching a Co-Watching feature.

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The New Google Podcasts Is Available on iOS and Android

Google has released a new version of its Podcasts app. And the new Google Podcasts is available on iOS as well as Android.

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Nextdoor's Help Map Helps You Help Neighbors

Nextdoor has launched two new features which could prove invaluable during the COVID-19 crisis we're currently living through.

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No, Netflix Isn't Offering Free Subscriptions Due to Coronavirus

If you receive a text or email offering you a free Netflix subscription due to COVID-19, ignore it, as it's a scam.

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Google Launches a Site for COVID-19 Information and Resources

Google's COVID-19 microsite contains information and resources all about the illness, giving everyone a one-stop shop to visit.

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Streaming Services Lower Bitrates to Conserve Bandwidth

To aid people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, streaming services are lowering bitrates to conserve bandwidth.

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Twitter Starts to Combat Coronavirus Lies

Twitter has committed to combat misinformation about coronavirus and COVID-19. Deleting any tweets spreading lies.

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You Can Now Use Scribd Free for 30 Days

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Scribd is opening its virtual doors and giving everyone free access for up to 30 days.

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Transcribe Speech in Real Time With Google Translate

Google Translate's transcription feature lets you have anything said within earshot to be translated and transcribed in real time.

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You Can Now Rent Movies Still Playing in Theaters

Universal is offering movies to rent while they're still playing in theaters. And it's all thanks to coronavirus and COVID-19.

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Facebook Shuts Down the MSQRD App

Four years after acquiring the AR face filter app, Facebook is shutting down MSQRD. Luckily, Snapchat still exists.

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