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.
Latest Articles
Gmail's Smart Compose Autocompletes Your Emails
Google wants to help you manage your inbox, and its big new idea is Smart Compose for Gmail. A feature that should cut down the amount of time you spend writing emails.
Vine v2 Has Been Postponed Indefinitely
Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann has placed v2 on hold for "an indefinite amount of time". And, as usual with this kind of thing, it all comes down to money.
You Should Change Your Twitter Password Right Now
Twitter messed up. And while there's no indication that any passwords have been accessed, the social networking service is strongly urging you to change your password...
Hulu Promises Offline Viewing Is Coming Soon
Hulu has announced plans to let subscribers download shows to watch offline. Finally. The only problem is the ads are coming along for the ride.
Facebook Wants to Help You Find a Date
Facebook is launching its own dedicated dating feature. Which means the social network will finally be putting your user data to good use. And scoring you a date in the process.
Facebook Is Testing Reddit-Style Downvotes
Facebook is currently testing a Downvote button. And if the feature is ever rolled out to everyone then expect all of your friends to express opinions on your comments.
T-Mobile and Sprint Merge to Boost Internet Speeds
T-Mobile and Sprint are merging to form a new company called T-Mobile. And the new T-Mobile is promising to spearhead the nationwide rollout of a 5G network across the U.S.
MoviePass Ditches its Unlimited Movies Plan
MoviePass has ditched the unlimited movies plan for new subscribers. And there's no guarantee it will return. So, were the "it's too good to be true" naysayers right after all?
Amazon Prime Is Getting More Expensive
Amazon is raising the price of Amazon Prime in the U.S. This means that Amazon Prime subscribers who pay annually will see the price rise from $99/year to $119/year.
Snap Launches Spectacles 2.0 for Snapchat Addicts
This new and improved version of Snapchat Spectacles has a better design, better specs, and some new features to boot. Unfortunately, Snap has increased the asking price accordingly.
Opera Touch Is a New One-Handed Mobile Browser
Opera Touch is a new mobile web browser designed to be used with just one hand and let you share content between your smartphone and your computer in an instant.
Spotify's New App Lets Free Users Listen On Demand
The new Spotify app for users on the Free tier adds the ability to play some songs on-demand without the need to Shuffle. But you'll still have to put up with those ads...
The New Gmail Helps Keep Your Inbox Organized
The new Gmail has a new look forged in Material Design, a stack of features to make you more productive and keep you secure, and some algorithms to make managing your inbox easier than ever.
Wikipedia Adds Page Previews for Desktop Users
Wikipedia's new page previews mean you can see what's lurking behind a link before actually navigating away from the article you're reading.
Facebook Reveals How to Get Banned From Facebook
These are the internal guidelines which Facebook and its team of moderators use to decide what content gets deleted, and what happens to users who post it on the social network...
SmugMug Acquires Flickr, the Former Photo-Sharing King
SmugMug, the premium photo sharing service aimed at professionals, has acquired Flickr, the former photo-sharing king. So, can SmugMug breathe new life into Flickr?
You Can Now List an Item on eBay in Seconds
The latest version of eBay's mobile app on Android and iOS has the ability to populate a listing for you without you having to lift a finger. Result!
Netflix Launches Short Video Previews on Mobile
After introducing video previews to the TV interface in 2017, Netflix is now bringing them to its mobile apps too.
Microsoft Launches Windows Defender for Google Chrome
Microsoft has released its Windows Defender Browser Protection---which is already a part of Edge---as a Chrome extension. Offering Chrome users an extra layer of protection.
Opera Shuts Down Its VPN App for Android and iOS
The Opera VPN app, which provided Android and iOS users with a free VPN for their phones, is to be permanently discontinued as of April 30, 2018.