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
Audible Romance Lets You Skip to the "Good Parts"
Audible Romance offers unlimited access to thousands of audiobooks in the romance genre. What's more, Amazon Romance lets you skip to the "good parts" of over 100 novels and counting.
Signal Desktop Brings Secure Messaging to Your PC
Signal, the messaging app which values privacy above all else, now has a standalone desktop app called Signal Desktop available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Comes to Xbox One
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has, until now, been exclusive to PC, but it's now confirmed to be coming to the Xbox One in December.
Fast Pair Makes Android Bluetooth Pairing Simple
Google is rolling out a new way for Android users to pair their Bluetooth devices. Called Fast Pair, this makes it much easier to pair Bluetooth devices to your handset.
Microsoft Is Killing Outlook.com Premium
Microsoft is killing the premium version of Outlook.com, and transferring most of its features to Office 365 instead. Existing subscribers are fine for now, but new subscribers are not welcome.
YouTube TV Gets Its Own Dedicated Television App
YouTube TV is finally making its way into your living room, thanks to a new YouTube TV app for set-top boxes, smart TVs, and games consoles. And about time too.
GameStop Offers All-You-Can-Eat Used Games
GameStop's new Power Pass is an almost-but-not-quite Netflix for used games, except that, unlike Netflix, you actually get something to show for your money.
You Can Now Search eBay Using Images
Two new visual search tools, called Image Search and Find It on eBay, should make it even easier to find the exact item you want to buy on eBay.
You Can Now Add Multiple Stops to Your Uber
Uber now lets riders add multiple stops to a single ride. While making multiple stops was previously possible, doing so meant informally arranging detours with your driver. Now, it's all done through the app.
You Can Now Delete Sent Messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp will now let you delete sent messages, essentially unsending messages, and hiding them from view from everyone in the conversation.
Reddit Bans Communities Accused of Inciting Violence
Reddit is embarking on a new mission to rid itself of the nastiest communities, users, and even memes. So expect fireworks for the next few weeks.
Microsoft Kills the Kinect for Xbox One
Microsoft has stopped making the Kinect, the gaming accessory that looked, at one point, like it might represent the future of gaming. Because gamers have moved onto bigger and better things.
LEGO Dimensions Is Officially Dead
LEGO Dimensions is no more, with no new expansions packs in development. Which means LEGO Dimensions fans will have to make do with what they've got.
Amazon Key Lets Couriers Into Your House
Amazon's latest innovation is Amazon Key, a new service which means you can let strangers into your house even you're not there. Which isn't as scary as it sounds.
Apple Invites You to Queue for an iPhone X
As well as the usual pre-orders, Apple has confirmed that there will be some iPhone X handsets in stock in Apple Stores for customers walking in off the streets. If they're quick.
The New Kindle App Helps You Buy More Books
Amazon has given the Kindle app a major overhaul. As well as a fresh lick of new paint, the new Kindle app improves the user experience and integrates Goodreads.
Pay With Google Makes It Easier to Shop Online
Pay With Google should make it easier than ever to spend all of your hard-earned cash shopping online. Because what we all need to do more of is shop online. /sarcasm
Google Investigates Pixel 2 XL Screen Burn-In
Google is actively investigating reports of the Pixel 2 XL suffering from screen burn-in. This is after some people noticed the telltale signs of screen burn-in on their new Pixel 2 XL handsets.
Apple Insists There's a New Mac Mini on the Way
Apple has big plans for the Mac Mini, at least according to Tim Cook. While the company isn't ready to share those plans with the world, the Mac Mini isn't dead after all.
You Can Now Try Android Apps Without Installing Them
Google has added a handful of Instant Apps to Google Play. This means you can now try Android apps without ever actually installing them on your device.