Dave McQuilling
School
The University Of Sunderland
The University Of Maine
Expertise
Cars, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence
- When he's not writing, Dave tends to take on weird little projects. This can involve building things from scratch, or repairing/updating older objects. He's currently working on a robot of some kind, but has no idea what he's actually doing.
- Although he spends most of his time writing about EVs, Dave is a huge fan of classic cars — particularly European cars built between the '50s and '90s.
- Dave is a massive VR enthusiast and is constantly trying to stay up to date with new developments in what is a rapidly evolving medium. He has previously written about VR's impact on gaming, exercise, and social interactions.
Experience
Dave has written for a living for close to 15 years, spending most of that time working as a journalist. During his career, Dave has worked across all formats of media, including print, magazine, online, radio, and in television. These days, he mainly works as an automotive and technology writer — combining his extensive writing background with several of his personal passions. During his time at SlashGear, Dave has published pieces on a wide variety of things, from in-depth features about quantum mechanics to pieces about vehicles celebrities may have owned at some point.
Education
Dave studied journalism at Sunderland University, eventually leaving with a B.A. (Hons) in the subject. His studies also included a year abroad, which he spent at the University of Maine in Orono, ME.
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Stories By Dave McQuilling
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BWM is bringing a whole new driver interface to its cars on the "Neue Klasse" platform coming in 2025. Here's everything you need to about it.
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Mini is going back to basics with its new all-electric Cooper and Countryman models, though each does so in its own way, targeting different sets of consumers.
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Cricut is ready to help you take your crafts to the next level, assuming you need a machine that can precisely cut things like the Cricut Joy Xtra.
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Can Bethesda's highly-anticipated open world RPG "Starfield" run on the Steam Deck? It's complicated, as it turns out. Here's where things stand.
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Bethesda's first new franchise in decades has finally dropped out of hyperspace and we've spent well over 100 hours exploring this exciting new galaxy.
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Your first impulse when you come across a registration card with a new power tool might be to throw it away. Don't do it, registering has several benefits.
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Bob Barker handed out the keys to plenty of classic cars during the three decades he hosted "The Price Is Right" - here are some the most iconic.
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Mercedes has detailed the big changes consumers can expect in the 2024 model year EQB electric SUV, including what it calls "high-tech special features."
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The upcoming 'Gran Turismo' movie features a very real Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, which saw tons of track time and racing success before it was retired.
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Many mysteries about the ocean remain due to the difficulty of studying its most crushing depths. Just how far down have humans managed to travel?
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AI hallucinations are starting to pop up more frequently, so an independent firm tested the major AI models to see which ones hallucinate the most.
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One of the constant headaches of online gaming has to be other people. Xbox is trying to curb bad behavior by implementing a strike system for bad actors.
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If you are building a new PC, figuring out which motherboard will bring the project together is key. Here are some of the best AMD compatible options out there.
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Amazon Pharmacy wants to make insulin affordable to everyone regardless of insurance status. But how much can it bring the costs down? You'll be surprised.
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The impact of AI is being felt across many different fields, and it may be coming to health care soon. Here are 10 ways AI could take the place of your doctor.
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The Land Cruiser is back, and it comes with some big changes for the 2024 model year. Not only is the price down substantially, but the mileage has increased.
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Toyota is overall known for quality rides, but that doesn't mean every model exists without problems.
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If you want to build your own PC, you'll need to decide which motherboard will serve as the foundation of your machine. Here's how the brands stack up.
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The Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub 10-in-1 Explorer Edition is just about the most visually-extreme USB hub you'll ever see — but is it all flash?
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If you've been considering a switch to LED lights for your house, here are five pros and one con against the tungsten filament lightbulb.
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Building your own gaming PC one piece at a time can be a rewarding experience, but it can also end up emptying your bank account real quick.
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Paul Reubens' iconic character Pee-wee Herman drove around some amusing cars in his movies, including everything from a well-known classic to a mini muscle car.
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BMW's upcoming new MINI models go back to their roots, with 60s styling getting a thoroughly modern digital upgrade that includes a huge circular OLED screen.
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Forget self-driving car demos: BMW's new Level 3 system is actually headed to production. Reset your expectations for what it's capable of, though.
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The days of handing over your keys to the valet may be over, with BMW planning to roll out a remote-parking system that puts them behind the wheel virtually.
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While nuclear weapons are indeed awful, there are other weapons that are arguably worse, espeically in the wrong hands.
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Google is slowly unveiling a new suite of AI tools, and we had a chance to give them a try. Here's what you can expect from Google's Duet AI suite.