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.
Raspberry Pi Launches PIXEL for PC and Mac
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released PIXEL on PC and Mac. This means that anyone can enjoy the same experience even when switching from a Raspberry Pi to a PC or Mac.
You Can Now Get an Uber Directly to Your Friends
Uber has built its business helping people get from one place to another place. However, it can now also get you from one place to another person.
Prisma, the App of the Year, Just Got Even Better
With its latest update on Android and iOS, Prisma is getting even better. And that's after both Google and Apple named Prisma the app of the year for 2016!
Facebook Reminds Us There's Life Beyond Facebook
Facebook is introducing Moments to the top of everyone's News Feeds. Which should go some way to reminding us all there's a whole world of things happening outside of Facebook.
People Break Their iPhones to Justify Upgrades
A new study suggests that people might be breaking or losing their iPhones accidentally on purpose in order to justify upgrading to the next version. This is called the "upgrade effect".
You Can Now Play Minecraft on Apple TV
Mojang has ported Minecraft to tvOS, which means you can now play the insanely popular sandbox game on your Apple TV.
Google Maps Is Now Wheelchair Friendly
Google has added information regarding wheelchair accessibility to Google Maps. And it's all thanks to the company's famed "20% time".
Apple Will Charge You $69 for Lost AirPods
It's almost as if this courageous decision to ditch the headphone jack is a license for Apple to print money. But that can't be true, can it?!
BlackBerry Is Dead in All But Name
BlackBerry once made phones everybody wanted to own. Now, BlackBerry is dead in all but name, with Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL acquiring the BlackBerry brand.
Beware Fake Super Mario Run Games on Android
Super Mario Run is currently exclusive to iOS. Which has prompted some clever ne'er-do-wells to offer fake versions of the game on Google Play to lure in unsuspecting Mario fans.
Nintendo's NES Classic Edition Outsells the Wii U
Nintendo has a bona fide hardware hit on its hands, but it's an old console repackaged. The NES Classic Edition is so popular it's outselling the Wii U by a huge margin.
Google Makes It Easy to Switch From iOS to Android
Google just made it much easier to escape the clutches of the Apple ecosystem by switching to Android. And making it easier to switch between the two can only be a good thing for consumers.
Yahoo Reveals Yet Another Giant Security Breach
Another day, another Yahoo hack. This one dating back all the way to 2013. This particular security breach resulted in the user data of 1 billion Yahoo accounts being stolen.
Tinder Arrives on Apple TV, Letting Mom Swipe Right for You
Tinder has launched its own Apple TV app. Because there's surely nothing better to do over the holidays than sit staring at the television while your family decides who you should date.
Amazon Prime Video Is Now Available in 200 Countries Worldwide
Amazon Prime Video is going global, with Amazon making its streaming video service available in 200 countries around the world. Happy days!
You Can Finally Buy a Pair of Apple AirPods
Apple is finally selling the AirPods, its wireless headphones which are set to become an essential piece of kit for anyone buying an iPhone with no headphone jack.
Play Call of Duty: Infinite War Free This Weekend
Activision is offering gamers the chance to play Call of Duty: Infinite War for free this weekend. Restrictions apply, of course, but free is better than not-free, right?
The Grand Tour Is Driving People to Piracy
The Grand Tour may just be the most pirated TV show of all time. And it's all because it's only available on Amazon Prime, and Amazon Prime is expensive.
Google Chrome Kills Flash, Using HTML5 by Default
Google is finally ditching Adobe Flash, and switching to HTML5 by default. If everything goes according to plan, Adobe Flash will be virtually dead by October 2017.
Samsung Is Killing the Galaxy Note 7, Literally
Samsung is executing its final solution to bring the saga of the Galaxy Note 7 to an end, and all that's required to make that happen is a simple software update.