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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We learned about the cars Kenan Thompson has owned, that time he managed to crash a close relative's vehicle, and what his dream ride currently is.
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A super-rare Rolls-Royce and a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse - what could go wrong? Mother Nature may have a sense of humor, but this automotive icon isn't phased.
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Instead of using expensive ordinance to shoot down missiles, what if we used a futuristic laser instead? That's what the British Navy is working on.
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Looking for someplace to test out the true capabilities of your Jeep? Check out Jeep Week Daytona and these other off-roading events coming in 2024.
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The body of a SUV but the heart of a supercar. Maserati's Grecale Trofeo has the Porsche Macan in its sights, and it's counting on Italian verve to win us over.
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Luckily for Ford fans, the Detroit-based company has a long history of producing powerful models that are very easy to tune.
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Tesla's $25,000 electric car may be dead, but Elon Musk is promising big robotaxi news in early August. Can he deliver on his big autonomous promises?
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Tesla's long-promised cheap EV project may be officially dead. It seems the automaker is cancelling plans to bring a $25,000 car to market. Here's why.
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While many concept cars never make it to production, Lucid has just revealed an electric coupe that could rival the Tesla Roadster, and we hope it happens.
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Eufy X10 Pro Omni is a self-cleaning multi-level flat floor-mopping and carpet-vacuuming robot capable of avoiding doggy accidents -- and it has some AI, too.
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With MWC 2024 in the rearview, there were plenty of examples of burgeoning, zeitgeist tech like on-device AI features, alongside some oddballs like flying cars.
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One of the biggest arguments against going fully electric is the charging time, but Volvo has announced a new technology that could change that.
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While plenty of AI exhibitions from MWC 2024 showed the practicality of the technology, MediaTek's on-device image generation app was the most surprising.
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While AI has been a hot-button topic, exhibitors at MWC 2024 are proving artificial intelligence's practicality through a variety of applications.
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The 1992 Dodge Viper was a stripped-down vehicle for driving purists that didn't seem too outlandish until you look at some of its missing features.
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Mobile World Congress 2024 was home to a wide variety of tech, including everything from familiar products to futuristic concepts. Here's the best among them.
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Our third day at MWC 2024 was filled with seemingly futuristic versions of familiar tech, including an AI image generator that was surprisingly accurate.
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The second day of Mobile World Congress 2024 has wrapped up, and we saw many interesting things while there, including flying cars and really weird water.
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SlashGear is live on the ground at MWC 2024. Despite only being one day into the event, we've already seen some interesting and very weird tech.
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AT&T users experienced a significant disruption of cell service today, though the reason is likely less serious than a solar flare or cyber attack.
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If you're experiencing a cell service outage, you're not alone, as customers of all major networks are reporting service issues this morning.
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If you want to visit space one day, you may get the chance via an unusual craft: a very large balloon. That's only part of Space Perspective's system, though.
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Apple Cash users can now create virtual card numbers to use for online purchases, making things a little more secure than before. Here's how.
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Are you hoping to save a few dollars at the gas pump? If you drive a car that has a manual transmission, there are a few things you can do to boost your MPG.
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WD-40 has all sorts of benefits, interesting and odd, but these unexpected uses prove some of the most effective.
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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.