Kevin Parrish
Kevin started taking PCs apart in the 90s when Quake was on the way and his PC lacked the required components. Since then, he’s loved all things PC-related and cool gadgets ranging from the New Nintendo 3DS to Android tablets. He is currently a contributor at Digital Trends, writing about everything from computers to how-to content on Windows and Macs to reviews of the latest laptops from HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more.
Latest articles by Kevin Parrish
McAfee Patents Tech That Detects, Blocks Pirated Content
By Kevin Parrish last updated
McAfee is looking to reduce both the amount of piracy and the number of related malware threats.
ZigBee, Z-Wave, Thread and WeMo: What's the Difference?
By Kevin Parrish published
Smart-home devices use a bewildering array of wireless network protocols. Which ones should you use?
Dropcam Launches New Network Camera with Bluetooth LE
By Kevin Parrish published
Dropcam Pro builds on the former model with Bluetooth Low Energy, a wider field of view and more.
Microsoft Sends Mixed Messages on Xbox One Kinect Privacy
By Kevin Parrish published
Microsoft may or may not sell your personal data to third-party advertisers.
Fake Mobile Facebook Site Wants Your Credit Card
By Kevin Parrish published
Social networks have no business asking for credit card numbers unless you're trying to make a purchase.
Microsoft Shuts Down MSN TV
By Kevin Parrish published
The pioneering Web TV service has signed off.
A.I Android SmartWatch Makes Calls Too
By Kevin Parrish published
It's a smartphone in a watch form factor.
EA Claims Apple Paid Money for Delay of PvZ 2 Android
By Kevin Parrish published
Apple denies that it paid any cash for Plants vs. Zombies 2 exclusivity.
Microsoft Talks More About 3D Printing in Windows 8.1
By Kevin Parrish published
Microsoft and hardware partners created a new 3D print format for Windows 8.1.
Hackers Offering Online Courses for Hacker Wannabes
By Kevin Parrish published
It's like going to an online college.
Capital One Pulls Out of Isis NFC Payment Platform
By Kevin Parrish published
If you're unable to use your NFC-capable Android phone to make tap-based payments with Google Wallet, chances are it's because AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless have their own NFC-based payment system in mind with Isis. But that could change...
Sony Bravia Smart Stick is a Google TV Dongle
By Kevin Parrish published
Sony is cramming Google TV into an HDMI dongle, but it will only be compatible with specific TVs.
Backing Up Android Means Giving Google Passwords
By Kevin Parrish published
Backup up your android device means giving Google the key to your network.
Dropbox Is Peeking At Your Files, But Don't Panic
By Kevin Parrish published
Don't mind Dropbox reading your test files. It's all normal procedure.
This Wearable Device Monitors Brain Waves
By Kevin Parrish published
This wearable device aims to help a person monitor their stress level and posture.
Google Glass App Store Coming in 2014
By Kevin Parrish published
This app store may be a stand-alone repository like Google's Chrome Web Store.
Samsung Outs World's First Curved Ultra HD LED TV
By Kevin Parrish published
Ever more UHD and OLED TVs are rolling out this week.
NSA Hasn't Cracked Basic Internet Encryption (Yet)
By Kevin Parrish published
The NSA has supposedly conquered SSL, VPN and encryption used on 4G networks.
Qualcomm Working on Toq Android Smartwatch
By Kevin Parrish published
Qualcomm suggests that this upcoming wearable tech will be a limited edition device.
Diablo III for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Finally Arrives
By Kevin Parrish published
Blizzard has returned to the consoles.
Time Warner and CBS Finally Reach Deal
By Kevin Parrish published
Time Warner Cable and CBS finally kiss and make up.
Aereo Android App Arriving in September
By Kevin Parrish published
The app was originally scheduled to launch late last summer.
Government Releasing Surveillance Doc Figures Annually
By Kevin Parrish published
The Intelligence Community will release data each year regarding specific FISA orders and letters.
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