About Dave Parrack
Dave Parrack is a staff writer at MUO. He has previously been the news editor, a section editor, and a deputy editor.
He has been writing about technology since 2007, and has been with MakeUseOf since 2011.
He has bylines at various sites, including SlashGear, New Atlas, and WebTVWire.
Dave uses ChromeOS and Android, but isn't a Google fanboy. He has a particular interest in new and emerging technology, and thinks AI may well change the world. He is also addicted to the NYT's daily games such as Wordle, Connections, and Strands.
Dave has always been fascinated with tech, and has enjoyed charting the changes in this world for decades.
Latest Articles
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Is Now Available on Your Mobile
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which has a lot in common with Pokemon Go, is now available to play on Android and iOS.
YouTube Remasters Old Music Videos Into HD
YouTube is remastering hundreds of old music videos, bringing some classics up to the quality expected by modern viewers.
Google Makes It Easier to Report Suspicious Sites
Google has launched a new Chrome extension called Suspicious Site Reporter that makes it easier to report suspicious sites.
Facebook Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency
Facebook's new cryptocurrency is called Libra, with the digital wallet called Calibra. And both are set to launch in 2020.
Adobe Reveals Fresco, Its New iPad Drawing App
Adobe has revealed more about Fresco, its new drawing and painting app for the iPad and other tablets.
Kickstarter Asks Creators to Be More Honest
Kickstarter is cracking down on hyperbole, asking creators to be more honest when pitching their products.
Google Now Helps You Learn About Anne Frank
Google has unveiled a new way to learn about Anne Frank, with an online exhibit and Street View imagery.
You Can Now Use Your Android for 2FA on iOS
Thanks to Google's 2SV method, you can now use your Android device to sign in to your Google account on your iPhone or iPad.
Spotify Launches "Your Daily Drive" for Commuters
Spotify has launched a new playlist for commuters called Your Daily Drive. However, you don't have to be a commuter to listen to it.
Microsoft Adds New Xbox Gamertag Options
Microsoft is changing the way Xbox Gamertags work. They mean you'll have more options available when choosing your Xbox Gamertag.
Shazam Can Now Identify Music Played Through Headphones
This new feature means that Shazam can identify a song playing in another app without ever actually hearing it.
Google Now Directs You Away From Natural Disasters
Google's SOS Alerts can already keep you informed of natural disasters, but they can now direct you away from danger as well.
Google Reveals Stadia Launch Date, Pricing, Games
We now know when Google Stadia is going to launch, how much Stadia will cost, and what games you can expect to play on Stadia.
Spotify Stations Launches As a Pandora Alternative
Spotify has launched a new app in the US. Called Stations, it pares Spotify back to basics with a Pandora-like user experience.
Firefox Now Blocks Third-Party Trackers by Default
Firefox will now block third-party trackers by default. This is thanks to a new feature called Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP).
WWDC 2019: Apple Finally Kills Off iTunes
Apple iTunes is dead. Much to the relief of anyone who has struggled to get to grips with the bloated mess we call iTunes.
WWDC 2019: Apple Reveals iPadOS for iPads
Apple has announced iPadOS, an operating system built specifically for iPads. And it's packed with new features.
RIP BBM: BlackBerry Messenger Shuts Down
BBM is no more, with the pioneering messaging app having been shut down for everyone except people who still own a BlackBerry.
Activision Unveils the New Call of Duty Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a soft reboot of the CoD franchise. And it's due to be released on October 25, 2019.
Uber Will Now Ban Riders for Bad Ratings
Uber is introducing "Ratings-Based Rider Deactivations". Which means you can get banned for having unusually low ratings.