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
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Sunday, July 21, #406
By Dave LeClair published
Need help with Connections #406? Here are some hints and the answers
Samsung says to keep magnets away from your Galaxy Ring
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung's Galaxy Ring is getting lots of praise so far, but as great as it is, it doesn't do well around magnets.
Apple Pay and other digital payments reportedly down worldwide due to Microsoft outage — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
The massive Microsoft IT outage is bleeding over to contactless and digital payments, including Apple Pay.
Google Play is about to do a mass deletion of ‘low quality’ apps — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Google is preparing to clean up the Play Store by deleting tons of 'low quality' apps, making it easier to find the apps you actually want.
Miss the Discman? This new portable CD player brings it back with Bluetooth
By Dave LeClair published
A company known for its over-ear headphones, Fiio, is bringing back the portable CD player with Bluetooth and MP3 support.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 just tipped for October launch — what we know
By Dave LeClair published
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 is rumored to launch in the fall of 2024 with some powerful specs.
Apple’s new midnight color for HomePod mini is a smart speaker Darth Vader could love
By Dave LeClair last updated
Apple's HomePod mini is getting new life as the company has revealed a new midnight color that looks a lot like Space Gray.
The First Descendant is the looter shooter I've been waiting for — and you can play it for free
By Dave LeClair published
I've played a lot of looter shooters, including Destiny 2, Warframe and Borderlands, but The First Descendant is replacing them.
We’re holding on to our Macs longer than usual — here’s why
By Dave LeClair published
A new study on the longevity of Macs suggests that a considerable percentage of owners are keeping their devices longer than ever.
Subscription services found to use 'dark patterns' to manipulate customers in new report
By Dave LeClair published
A new report analyzing the practices of subscription services revealed what most of us already knew: they're using questionable tactics to manipulate us.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked News: Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch Ultra and more
By Philip Michaels, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Meet the latest Samsung foldable phones and wearables
Samsung Energy Score — here’s all the Galaxy Watches getting this AI feature
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung's AI-generated Energy Score is coming to the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, but also older Samsung smartwatches.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro — Apple tipped to unleash three 48MP cameras on iPhone 17 Pro Max
By Dave LeClair published
A new report suggests Apple is bringing a massive camera upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro Max with three 48MP lenses.
Get Super Mario Party for free in this awesome Nintendo Switch Joy-Con bundle at Walmart
By Dave LeClair published
Walmart is offering a free code to download Super Mario Party, and all you have to do is buy a set of Joy-Con controllers.
OnePlus reveals Pad 2, Nord Buds 3 Pro and Watch 2R before its July 16 event
By Dave LeClair published
OnePlus couldn't wait until July 16, so the company spilled the beans on the Pad 2, Nord Buds 3 Pro and Watch 2R.
Massive internet outage — things are back to normal
By Dave LeClair last updated
User reports of outages came out on Reddit, Pinterest, NYT, Spotify, Tom's Guide, Call of Duty and Ticketmaster but things appear to be fine, for now.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: A true MacBook Air rival
By Dave LeClair last updated
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 features Qualcomm's powerful new Snapdragon chips, a vibrant display and long battery life
40 years late — Microsoft finally adds spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad
By Dave LeClair published
40 years after the app's launch, Microsoft decided now was the time to add spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad.
Nothing sub-brand CMF announces shockingly cheap products — $200 phone among them
By Dave LeClair published
Nothing's CMF sub-brand announced a new phone, smartwatch and earbuds. They're all cheaper than you might expect.
Nike discontinues self-lacing 'Back to the Future' shoes and removes app from App Store, Google Play
By Dave LeClair published
Nike has discontinued its pricey 'Back to the Future' shoes and deleted the app. What does that mean for people who purchased a pair for big money?
OnePlus event confirmed for July 16 with OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Pad 2, Watch 2R and more
By Dave LeClair published
OnePlus is having a big event on July 16, and the company has revealed the names of everything it plans to announce.
Watch out, Galaxy Z Fold 6 — Xiaomi's new foldable just leaked
By Dave LeClair published
A new leak showed off the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4, which looks like a viable competitor for Samsung's foldable crown.
OnePlus 13 could have a higher water resistance rating than the iPhone
By Dave LeClair published
OnePlus is hard at work on the OnePlus 13, and a new leak says the phone could feature an impressive IP69 rating.
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