Dave LeClair
Dave LeClair is the Senior News Editor for Tom's Guide, keeping his finger on the pulse of all things technology. He loves taking the complicated happenings in the tech world and explaining why they matter. Whether Apple is announcing the next big thing in the mobile space or a small startup advancing generative AI, Dave will apply his experience to help you figure out what's happening and why it's relevant to your life.
Before Tom's Guide, Dave worked for publications like PCMag, Pocket-lint, MUO, How-To Geek, Digital Trends, and others. He started writing about technology professionally for MUO in 2011 and hasn't looked back since. In addition to news, you can find reviews, how-to pieces, shopping guides, and many other types of content with Dave's name attached.
Latest articles by Dave LeClair
31 million users impacted by Internet Archive data breach — what we know
By Dave LeClair published
A threat actor compromised 'The Wayback Machine' and millions of users information has been stolen.
Microsoft Outlook went down — what to do if it's not working for you
By Anthony Spadafora, Dave LeClair last updated
Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 suffered an outage that prevented some users from accessing their email, and you might need to take action to get it back if you're affected.
Latest iPhone 16 sales data looks bad with analyst citing ‘lackluster demand’
By Dave LeClair published
A noted Apple analyst broke down the demand for iPhone 16 and the news isn't promising.
Justice Department may order a Google breakup — force it to sell Chrome, Android and more
By Dave LeClair published
If the Justice Department's request is granted, Google could be forced to sell off many of its services, changing the tech landscape as we know it.
No more EV charging stations? Toyota unveils breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell batteries you can easily swap
By Dave LeClair last updated
These hydrogen fuel cell batteries could revolutionize how we power our electric vehicles.
The rumored Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar price leaked through Best Buy — it's cheaper than we thought
By Dave LeClair published
We're confident the Sonos Arc Ultra is coming soon, and a new leak from Best Buy may have just spilled the beans on the price.
The ultrawide Samsung gaming monitor of my dreams is over $700 off for Prime Day
By Dave LeClair published
The Samsung Odyssey curved monitor has a 32:9, 240Hz and is a ridiculous 49 inches. Normally $1,799, it's down to $1,079 for Prime Day.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU just leaked with crazy 24GB of VRAM
By Dave LeClair published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU just leaked, and it has some pretty serious power under the hood.
iPhone SE 4 just tipped for Apple’s first-ever 5G modem and other major upgrades
By Dave LeClair published
A new report suggests that Apple will put its own 5G modem in its most affordable smartphone, along with the main and front cameras featured on the iPhone 15.
Samsung's One UI 7 to launch alongside Galaxy S25 — and it looks like a huge change
By Dave LeClair published
If you've been patiently waiting to try the One UI 7 beta with Android 15, your wait might just be over soon.
The iPhone SE 4 just got closer to release as Apple begins sourcing key component
By Dave LeClair published
A new report says that Apple has started sourcing OLEDs for the iPhone SE 4, which means the phone is moving closer to launching.
Tesla recalls 27,000 Cybertrucks over rear-camera glitch — that’s 5 recalls this year
By Dave LeClair published
Tesla has recalled 27,000 Cybertrucks due to an issue with the backup camera. Thankfully, you only need a software update to fix it.
Hate subscriptions? Microsoft Office 2024 is out now for a one-time fee
By Dave LeClair published
Not a fan of paying for a Microsoft 365 subscription? The new Microsoft Office 2024 is available right now without a monthly cost.
Sony has a new anti-scalping system for PS5 Pro pre-orders — here's what we know
By Dave LeClair published
A new system is being implemented in Japan that's designed to prevent scalpers from getting their hands on PS5 Pro consoles.
M4 MacBook Pro 14 specs spilled ahead of Apple event — Update: more photos leaked
By Dave LeClair last updated
A leak revealed the retail packaging for Apple's upcoming M4 MacBook Pro and there's some significant good news.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera app crashing on users — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Some users report problems with the camera app on their expensive iPhone 16 Pro Max. Here's what you need to know.
Razer Blade 18 (2024) review: This is big
By Dave LeClair published
This large laptop has high-end gaming specs and a massive screen with a speedy refresh rate, but comes with a very high price tag.
Amazon's 12th-gen Kindle could be revealed next week — what to expect
By Dave LeClair published
If you're looking for a new e-reader, you might be able to snag the 12th-gen Kindle in the very near future.
Meta Connect 2024 — Meta Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses, Meta AI and more
By Ritoban Mukherjee last updated
Big news from Meta
Meta Orion is the world’s first holographic AR glasses with a neural interface — here’s what they can do
By Dave LeClair published
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Project Orion AR glasses and they look crazy.
Meta Quest 3S announced — and it looks amazing for $299
By Dave LeClair published
Meta Connect 2024 is underway, and the new Quest 3S headset has led the charge by offering wireless VR at a lower price.
Meta Quest 3S key specs just leaked right before Meta Connect event
By Dave LeClair published
Meta Quest 3S is about to launch, and we just learned some key information about the more affordable headset.
iOS 18 reportedly limiting iPhone display refresh rate to 80Hz — here’s the proof
By Dave LeClair published
There seems to be some issue in iOS 18 limiting iPhone refresh rates to 80Hz instead of the full 120Hz they're supposed to get.
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