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
![iOS 18 logo on an iPhone 15 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VWSSU7vyFQe7m5kCEAAFxS-320-80.jpg)
IOS 18 beta 5 is rolling out to developers — here’s what’s new for your iPhone
By Dave LeClair published
Apple just dropped iOS 18 beta 5 to developers, and the new version has some big changes for Safari and the Photos app.
![MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-320-80.jpg)
Apple just tipped to launch M4 MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini this year
By Dave LeClair published
While much of the news is focused on the iPhone 16 models, the company is also readying new Mac devices.
![Legion Go, Legion Glasses and Xbox controller on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kmNGcSnjgS74dfRuHiakyK-320-80.jpg)
Lenovo Legion Go could get two new models, including smaller 7-inch version
By Dave LeClair published
Gamers looking for new handheld PCs could be in for good news, as Lenovo appears to working on more Legion Go devices.
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Intel laying off 15,000 employees and slashing R&D in biggest cuts ever — here’s why
By Dave LeClair published
Intel suffered a massive financial loss in its recent reports, and the company has responded by announcing layoffs of 15% of its work layoffs.
![Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4FyR42bD9Euc8xaLvvukP3-320-80.jpg)
Venu Sports launch price is $43 a month — here's what you get for the money
By Dave LeClair published
Venu Sports, the new streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, has an official launch price, and it is not cheap.
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ChatGPT’s new voice mode is freaking people out — see for yourself
By Dave LeClair last updated
ChatGPT voice mode is making its way to some users, and the results are shocking and impressive.
![Surface Laptop 7 from the front](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mjGVNqMuup3vGErLkUdBL5-320-80.jpg)
Snapdragon X PCs are going to get a lot cheaper soon — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
It's pretty expensive to get a Snapdragon X PC right now, but Qualcomm is confident those prices will drop.
![Unofficial renders of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max from the front and back](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c36pCvWkbjFe4A4XG8GrLo-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max just tipped for huge Wi-Fi upgrade — but not the iPhone 16
By Dave LeClair last updated
Apple is rumored to offer Wi-Fi 7 on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, making Wi-Fi better on these phones than the base models.
![ChatGPT voice assistant alternative](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xxihGUcdQyF7hgs9CQ4Coi-320-80.png)
ChatGPT Advanced Voice features launching today — but there's a catch
By Dave LeClair published
OpenAI announced that its Advanced Voice features are launching, but only for a small pool of Alpha testers.
![iOS 17 logo on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CEoQEVjuKyCSVAxTdUrtJb-320-80.jpg)
Update to iOS 17.6 immediately — Apple fixes 35 urgent security flaws
By Dave LeClair published
Apple has addressed a whole pile of security issues in iOS 17.6, so be sure to update your phone immediately.
![Qualcomm Snapdragon 4S logo on a smartphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fLTxngC78v5JTkkJhHuLh5-320-80.jpg)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 arrives to give budget phones a big boost
By Dave LeClair published
Snapdragon has announced its latest affordable processor, which looks promising.
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Oura Ring new upgrade just leaked that surpasses the Galaxy Ring
By Dave LeClair published
Oura could add meal-tracking features to its smart ring and Samsung needs to pay attention.
![OpenAI and Google apps on a phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4bwEsfJmod9EwAvUE24U6c-320-80.jpg)
SearchGPT has the ‘best shot at changing the search paradigm as we’ve known it for 25 years’
By Dave LeClair published
Is the internet looking for a change? SearchGPT might be the closest we've come to that shift in more than two decades.
![LEGO Mario and Yoshi set being played with](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hdxg3N4ku2Mcg3qVEqxo8j-320-80.jpg)
Nintendo and LEGO's latest set is available for pre-order — and it looks incredible
By Dave LeClair published
Nintendo and LEGO are working together on a new set with Mario and Yoshi, and it's available for pre-order right now.
![ChatGPT app on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jN3EBZbAaLRko8gjF6Uj9h-320-80.jpg)
ChatGPT highly anticipated Voice Mode to launch next week — here’s how to get it
By Dave LeClair published
OpenAI announced it will release the highly anticipated voice mode for ChatGPT next week.
![OpenAI SearchGPT interface on purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mhoShXCADurGJK3HD4VTD9-320-80.jpg)
5 ways SearchGPT is very different than Google Search
By Dave LeClair published
OpenAI announced its own Google Search competitor called SearchGPT, and it is very different from Google's well-established offering.
![Google Gemini 1.5 logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oaAKidME4iQkACPEn7BZen-320-80.jpg)
Google Gemini just got a massive upgrade — fast 1.5 Flash comes to the free chatbot
By Dave LeClair published
Google released a tremendous bump in speed to its Gemini AI model as Flash 1.5 comes to the free version of the popular chatbot.
![Google Pixel 9 Pro colors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oNMKtET8bykpVzYEr7GdcS-320-80.jpg)
Massive Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold leak just spoiled everything — specs, colors and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
A massive Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro Fold leak has revealed all the key details about Google's next phones.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P5Yg5cnXTuom4bmz967Gnh-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 17 could have a variable aperture — here's why that matters to you
By Dave LeClair last updated
Anyone who uses their iPhone to take lots of photos will be happy to learn about the new photography feature rumored for 2025's iPhone 17.
![Apple Maps on the web pictured on a Mac screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h4ZTTWNN8qtuSVtYxQduSE-320-80.jpg)
Apple Maps just launched on the web — and I took it for a test drive
By Dave LeClair published
If you're an Apple Maps user who has always wished for access from a browser, your wish is coming true with Apple Maps for web.
![iPhone 15 Pro shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gwqKiaBDjq45mfGSYfWqph-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 17 Slim is coming, and it could have a surprising downgrade
By Dave LeClair published
There's been plenty of rumors regarding a potential iPhone 17 Slim model and the lastest rumor is one we didn't expect.
![A busy airport and the CrowdStrike and Microsoft logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k6PLLHVdJZfiryWYrRyBkE-320-80.jpg)
CrowdStrike global Windows crash latest updates — aftermath of the biggest IT outage in history
By Jeff Parsons last updated
A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has took thousands of PCs and servers offline worldwide, leading to downtime for many widely-used services.
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Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Monday, July 22, #407
By Dave LeClair published
Need help with Connections #407? Here are some hints and the answers
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