Dave LeClair is the Managing 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

Reddit, X and Zoom were down — everything is back to normal now
By Dave LeClair last updated
If you were having trouble browsing Reddit, looking at X posts and doing lots of other things online, you weren't alone, as thousands are flocking to Downdetector to report problems.

Spotify was down — what happened during the short outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
Something was wrong with Spotify as thousands of users reported issues with the music streaming service.

I tried the new GHIN app's massive upgrade that will settle every golf course argument
By Dave LeClair published
The USGA's updated GHIN app has a new Rules AI that will help settle just about any argument on the course.

Facebook and Instagram were down — live updates on outage hitting Meta services
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker last updated
Facebook, Instagram and other Meta services aren't working for people all around the internet.

'Proudly American': Trump Phone teardown reveals it's just a reskinned HTC device
By Dave LeClair published
In the first major teardown, we learned that the Trump phone is actually a reskinned HTC phone.

I tested the Progressive Mini Ryzer Standing Desk in my compact space for a month — here's what happened
By Dave LeClair published
RecommendedIf space is at a premium and you want an affordable, powered standing desk, the Mini Ryzer Standing Desk is a good option to consider.

Only the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air get Apple's 'most powerful on-device Apple Intelligence model' — here's what that means
By Dave LeClair published
If you're hoping to use all the latest Apple Intelligence features, you'll need Apple's newest, most powerful devices.

iPadOS 27: Everything announced for Apple's beloved tablets at WWDC 2026
By Dave LeClair published
Apple announced several updates for iPadOS 27, which powers its popular line of tablets.

Is T-Mobile still down? — Some users still can't connect to fiber home internet
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker last updated
It looks like something is wrong with T-Mobile fiber internet, as thousands are saying they can't connect.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (May 23-24)
By Dave LeClair published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10 includes a fun family movie, an intense thriller and a romantic comedy all about moms.

Biggest Google I/O 2026 announcements — Gemini Spark, Intelligent Eyewear glasses and more
By Dave LeClair, John Velasco last updated
Google I/O 2026 is here, and we're keeping up with all the latest details around Android 17, Android XR, Googlebooks, Gemini Intelligence, and more.

I just attended the PGA Championship and ironically this app made the live experience way better
By Dave LeClair published
The PGA Championship app has an AI companion, live player tracker, roar moments, and so many features that change how live sports work.

LAB Golf Co-Founder talks 'watered down' copycats, zero-torque putters and how his company made its mark on golf
By Dave LeClair last updated
Tom's Guide interviewed LAB Golf's Co-Founder Sam Hahn about putting, competition in the zero-torque space and much more

It's about time: Leaked iPhone 18 Pro images show off shrinking Dynamic Island
By Dave LeClair published
Apple could finally shrink the iPhone 18 Pro's overly large Dynamic Island, a massive upgrade.

Was Spotify down? — Live updates on quick outage
By Martin Shore, Dave LeClair last updated
Here's what we know about Spotify's ongoing issues that are preventing users from listening to their music and podcasts.

Outlook is down — the latest on the ongoing Microsoft outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
Microsoft Outlook appears to be experiencing issues, as people across the internet are reporting an outage.

iPhone 18 Pro is step one in Apple's massive camera improvement plan — here's what's coming
By Dave LeClair published
Apple has big plans for iPhone photography, and a variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro leads the charge.

ChatGPT was down — Live updates on the massive AI outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
The internet is stressed as work grinds to a halt with OpenAI's beloved ChatGPT tool.

Bluesky is down — Live updates on the ongoing outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
People all around the world are having trouble accessing the popular X alternative.

Ecovacs just fixed the worst thing about robot vacuums with the new Deebot X12
By Dave LeClair published
The new Ecovacs robot vacuum has a feature that lets it see big stains and focus on them.

Claude was down — Live updates on the latest AI service outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
Claude wasn't working for many users, and the internet cried a collective tear without their favorite AI tool.

These custom JBL speakers are the viral summer accessory of 2026 — and you can get one for $69
By Dave LeClair published
These speakers are incredibly popular right on social media, and it's not just about their value or audio quality.

Of all the parts of my $9,500 golf simulator, this $280 hitting mat was the key to improving my game
By Dave LeClair published
This relatively cheap golf simulator purchase might be more important than the launch monitor and enclosure.
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