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
Netflix Expands Everywhere, Oculus Pricing Causes Rift... [Tech News Digest]
Netflix is now available in almost every country, the Oculus Rift will cost you $599, Politwoops embarrasses backtracking politicians, Psychonauts 2 is getting made, and Trevor from GTA V is now selling Old Spice.
Internet Explorer Is Dying, Twitter Wants Longer Tweets... [Tech News Digest]
Internet Explorer gets Edged out, Twitter reaches its limit, Lumosity pays the price for allegedly deceiving people, play Rick and Morty on mobile, and avoid playing Pac-Man Powered by Moff.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Iron Man, U.S. Internet Speeds Suck... [Tech News Digest]
Zuckerberg wants to build an artificial intelligence, America's Internet tubes need unblocking, Windows 10 Mobile is still on the way, Jolla fails to deliver, and running Windows 95 on a Nintendo 3DS.
The Most Pirated TV Shows of 2015, AVG Compromises Security... [Tech News Digest]
What naughty pirates have been pirating this year, AVG secures its insecure extension, Sidecar is shutting down, Duke Nukem is disappearing off GOG, and a timely reminder that the Internet isn't everything.
American Voters Exposed Online, Apple Endures Terrible 2015... [Tech News Digest]
American voters have their details leaked online, all Apple products sucked in 2015, Mark Zuckerberg doesn't owe you any money, Google Glass is back, and the teenage gamer who sought revenge.
Microsoft Blocks Adware, T-Mobile Throttles YouTube... [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft hates adware, T-Mobile hates YouTube, Google hates passwords, one Russian man hates Fallout 4, and Boston Dynamics hates you sleeping soundly in your bed at night.
The Biggest Apps of 2015, Why the iPhone's Camera Is So Good... [Tech News Digest]
Google and Facebook own us all, Apple has too many employees, the error code denoting Internet censorship, hacking Hello Kitty fans, and Saturday Night Live mocks flaming hoverboards.
Facebook Abandons Flash, Apple Pays More Tax Than You... [Tech News Digest]
Facebook hammers another nail in Flash's coffin, Apple dismisses tax attacks, Hillary Clinton hasn't got a clue, Making a Murderer debuts on YouTube, and advertising YouTube advertising on YouTube.
Ban Hate Speech, Adopt an Emoji, Hail an Uber... [Tech News Digest]
Removing hate speech from the Internet, adopting your favorite emoji, hailing an Uber through Facebook, banning Star Wars spoilers from Reddit, and the Star Wars singalong to end all Star Wars singalongs.
What Google Searches For You, Avoid Star Wars Spoilers... [Tech News Digest]
Take a look back over 2015, avoid The Force Awakens spoilers, bid farewell to Rdio, laugh at Donald Trump's ignorance, and survive winter by staring at a fiery Darth Vader for five hours.
Government Spies Are Using Twitter, Watch Internet Explorer Die... [Tech News Digest]
Twitter warns users about spies, Internet Explorer shrinks to nothing, Microsoft has 10 free albums waiting for you, Apple desperately wants you to upgrade, and Saturday Night Live mocks toy collectors.
Are You Addicted to the Internet? Facebook Reviews 2015... [Tech News Digest]
America loves the Internet, what we discussed on Facebook over the past year, Walmart takes mobile payments, Popcorn Time for Music is no more, and YouTube looks back over 2015.
Mozilla Kills Firefox OS, The Real Face Behind Bitcoin?... [Tech News Digest]
Mozilla has killed Firefox OS on phones, unmasking the creator of Bitcoin, everything wrong with the iPhone Smart Battery Case, Donald Trump hates the Internet, and the plight of Instagram Husbands.
Safer Browsing on Android, 2015 According to Twitter... [Tech News Digest]
Google gives Chrome a safety boost, Twitter launches #YearOnTwitter, Facebook shuts down its creative arm, Netflix adds originality to its lineup, and floppy disks are still a thing!
Google's Best Apps of 2015, Facebook Adds Live Video... [Tech News Digest]
Google picks its best apps of 2015, Facebook adds Live Video, the first Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer, Spotify presents your Year in Music, and the greatest whisky ad of all time.
Why Schools Love Chromebooks, Browse the Web Like It's 1999... [Tech News Digest]
Chromebooks cane it in the classroom, Oldweb.today recalls the early Web, Google Street View visits Machu Picchu, Psychonauts is getting a sequel, and the movie mashup to end all mashups.
Mark Zuckerberg Launches "Charity", Adobe Kills Flash... [Tech News Digest]
Mark Zuckerberg secures his baby's future, Adobe signals the beginning of the end for Flash, Microsoft seeks peace for Christmas, Google launches its Santa Tracker, and Uncanny Valley unsettles gamers.
VTech Gets Hacked, Apple Hates Headphone Jacks... [Tech News Digest]
Hackers expose VTech users, Apple considers removing the headphone jack, Christmas lights can slow down your Wi-Fi, Snapchat gets into bed with (RED), and remembering The Star Wars Holiday Special.
Amazon Teases Drone Deliveries, Sweden Saves The Pirate Bay... [Tech News Digest]
Amazon promises its drones are still coming, Sweden protects The Pirate Bay, OnRad.io helps you find your favorite songs, Microsoft tests Cortana on iOS, and David Tennant explains the general theory of relativity.
Buy the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, The Story of My Piracy... [Tech News Digest]
The new $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, this pirate needs you to watch his video, test new products with HTC Preview, the PlayStation 4 is insanely popular, and Tom Dickson kills Jar Jar Binks.