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
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.
Apple AirPods with cameras tipped for 2026 — here’s what they could do
By Dave LeClair last updated
According to a new report, Apple is working on AirPods with cameras to be ready by 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked images dazzle in multiple color options
By Dave LeClair published
A new leak showed off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in several different color options ahead of the July 10 event where the phones are expected to appear.
Buffy meets Dexter as Sarah Michelle Geller signs on for 'Dexter: Original Sin'
By Dave LeClair published
Sarah Michelle Geller has joined the cast of the "Dexter" prequel, which is slated to launch on Paramount Plus.
Microsoft's new Surface Copilot+ PCs are the most repairable on the market
By Dave LeClair published
There's a lot to like about Microsoft's new Copilot+ Surface computers, and it turns out that repairability is among them.
This Google service is going away in September — take action now
By Dave LeClair published
Google announced the end of its Stack: PDF Scanner, which is disappointing for users.
ChatGPT Mac app is now available to all users — here's how to get it
By Dave LeClair published
If you've been waiting for ChatGPT to come to your Mac, the wait is officially over.
Forza Horizon 4 is going away, but you can still buy it before it's gone
By Dave LeClair published
Forza Horizon 4 is being delisted due to "licensing" issues, so buy it while you still can.
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