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
Buy a OnePlus One Without an Invite, Your Samsung TV is Listening [Tech News Digest]
It's OnePlus One Tuesday, Samsung is listening, Windows 10 due to be finished in June, Imgur Pro is now free, Spot the robot dog, and Uber Seize steals cars.
Google Launches Virtual Genius Bar, Phishing the Anthem Hack Victims [Tech News Digest]
Google offers virtual tech help, from hacked to phished, free money for Chromecast owners, Evolve's launch-day patch, Am I Going Down?, and Android promises Friends Furever.
Why Musicians Really Hate Spotify, Swatch Teases Smartwatch Plans [Tech News Digest]
Where the Spotify money goes, the new Swatch smartwatch, Google Glass reborn, Madonna goes mad on Snapchat, watch old TV shows for free, and watch old people react to virtual reality porn.
The FCC Preserves Net Neutrality, Hackers Attack Health Insurer [Tech News Digest]
Net Neutrality rules, Anthem suffers health setback, BT buys EE, tweets on Google, Netflix lands in Japan, and the biggest Super Bowl commercials get remade in LEGO.
Facebook Can Cause Depression, Pocket Points Bribes Students [Tech News Digest]
Getting depressed over Facebook, bribing students to learn, converting real books into ebooks, the Humble Star Wars Bundle, mourning Monty Oum, and HTC gets into the rap game.
15 Unmissable Video Games You Need to Play in 2015
All of these games are due to be released in 2015, meaning this is a list of games you should definitely be keeping an eye out for between now and the beginning of next year.
Uber Develops Self-Driving Cars, Twitter Unveils Instant Timeline [Tech News Digest]
Uber takes on Google, Twitter helps new users, RadioShack looks to shut up shop, Adobe PaintCan helps you draw, Bayonetta comes to your browser, and Mr. Selfie ignores everybody.
The Best Super Bowl Commercials 2015, Upgrading The Raspberry Pi [Tech News Digest]
The 2015 Super Bowl ads, Raspberry Pi upgrades, Joystiq and TUAW get canned, Google Earth Pro free, Madden 2015 knows the score, and The Simpsons gets pixelated.
Apple Makes Biggest Profit Ever, The Pirate Bay Rises from the Ashes [Tech News Digest]
Everything is awesome for Apple, The Pirate Bay returns, hotels told not to block WiFi, YouTube dumps Flash, Grim Fandango Remastered arrives, and Budweiser transforms guy into Pac-Man.
Google Warns the Internet Will Disappear, the Future of Cyanogen [Tech News Digest]
Google predicts that the Internet will disappear, the future of Cyanogen, Malaysia Airlines gets hacked, Expedia buys Travelocity, and the 1995 Facebook TV commercial that never was.
Dissecting the 25 Worst Passwords in the World [Weird & Wonderful Web]
There are many simple ways to create easy to remember, but difficult to break passwords. But not everyone gets it. As this list of the weakest passwords prove, it is a large tribe.
Microsoft Wants To Be Loved, Kim Dotcom Launches MegaChat [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft needs some loving, Kim Dotcom launches MegaChat, Apple Watches your battery die, Ello adds media embeds, Amazon becomes Transparent, and old people play GTA V.
Microsoft Shows Off Windows 10, HoloLens, Cortana On PC & More... [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft reveals the future, with Windows 10, HoloLens, Cortana, and Spartan, BlackBerry wants app neutrality, Twitter launches While You Were Away, The Elder Scrolls Online is set free, and LittleBigPlanet does Game Of Thrones.
The State Of The Union Online, Facebook Promises Fewer Hoaxes [Tech News Digest]
The State Of The Union debuts online, Facebook reduces hoaxes, Netflix plans to expand, Wavelength waves goodbye, get Theme Hospital for free, and watch the trailer for Unfriended.
How To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse
Whether you personally believe that the zombie apocalypse is long overdue or that it's never going to happen, doesn't it pay to be prepared?
The U.S. Hacked North Korea First, Google Gets Lost In SpaceX [Tech News Digest]
The U.S. is accused of hacking North Korea, Google is investing in SpaceX, Amazon is making movies, Lizard Squad gets hacked, TextBlade shrinks keyboards, and beating Mario at his own game.
Hackers Start World War III, US & UK Trade In Online Attacks [Tech News Digest]
Hackers create fake news headlines, launching cyber war games, Windows Phone gets Lumia Denim, Be My Eyes helps blind people, no more free iTunes singles, and Jimmy Kimmel asks "What Is Your Password?"
Google Glass Goes On Hiatus, Legally Share Movies Via Wavelength [Tech News Digest]
Google Glass is dead, Wavelength offers free movies, KeySweeper spies on keyboards, using Facebook at Work, YouTube interviews Obama, and an iPhone 6 doesn't get lost in space.
Samsung Buying BlackBerry Denials, Google Reveals Project Ara Prototype [Tech News Digest]
Samsung wants BlackBerry, Google reveals Project Ara, Facebook restricts violence, Lightroom Mobile on Android, MySpace isn't dead, and why you should never rely on your smartphone alarm.