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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It's a problem no one wants to deal with, but spotting warning signs that your transmission is struggling may help you avoid a very expensive repair bill.
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A manual gearbox tends to give drivers a greater level of control over their vehicles when compared to an automatic.
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Cars produced by defunct British automaker Jensen Motors can still be found among enthusiasts. Here's what happened to the company behind the sleek Interceptor.
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AI-generated videos are finally available to some members of the public, but it's clear that this technology is currently in beta stage for a reason.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared his thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro, and though he gets a few things wrong, there are points worth listening to.
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Jason Momoa owns a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II with a modern twist. The near-century-old luxury car now has a battery pack instead of a gas tank.
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SpaceX plans to take around 100 of its early version Starlink satellites out of orbit in coming months. Here's what we know about why the de-orbit will happen.
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Her reputation for 'frequent' flying may have forced Taylor Swift to sell one of her private jets, as she halves her fleet in the wake of controversy.
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Newer Google Pixel phones have added a photography-focused accessibility feature that uses AI to assist with properly framing and taking the photos you want.
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Bass Pro Shops offers a bunch of different boating options, and thanks to its Super Bowl 2024 commercial, you may be wondering which are in your budget.
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Aston Martin has announced its first 2025 model year vehicle, the Vantage. Powerful under the hood and comfortable on the inside, it looks like a nice ride.
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Plenty of updated driver assistance tech is coming to the Kia B5 this year, but for now, electrification has not yet come to Kia's midsize sedan.
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Apps aren't the only thing available for fishing enthusiasts. These gadgets will keep your shoes dry, help you catch fish, and even smoke them for you.
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The Challenger tanks have been around for decades a third generation version is only years away. These tanks have a lot to offer, including hot water vessels.
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The Dangbei Atom is a miniature projector that works with Google TV and the ability to project over long distances -- but does the value match the price?
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Hybrid vehicles continue to be a great option for those looking to save money on gas. They are also a benefit to the environment. Here are some of the best.
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Apple Vision Pro is a brand-new market for Apple, just like the iPhone was, and it could be huge. Here's a look at what's at stake for the company, and for us.
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Smaller trucks may be less powerful than their full-sized counterparts, but they are still more than enough to meet the average person's needs.
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Launching with this many apps means the Apple Vision Pro will release with a mostly feature-rich experience, and these are some of the best app examples.
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One of Elon Musk's most controversial projects is, no doubt, Neuralink, but what is it? And what does Musk claim it can do? Here's what you need to know.
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BMW's line-up isn't short on models hoping to convince you they're "The Ultimate Driving Machine," but which are the best cars for the track this year?
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There are products that don't do well. And then there are colossal failures that tar a company for years, even when the technology turns out to be legit.
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The Pi 5 launched back in October of 2023, just over four years after the Pi 4 hit the market, and there are accessories to go with it.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) with systems like ChatGTP were out in force at CES 2024. Some implementations were great, others were truly questionable.
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A second day at CES 2024 turned up a bevy of interesting tech, including everything from Sony's impressive TV prototype to electric fast-walking shoes.
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CES day 2 has come and gone, and our reporters on the ground have come back with some interesting tech for you to take a look at. Here's what we saw.
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SlashGear is covering the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, and we thought you might like a look behind the curtain at the tech we're bringing.