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

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.

Upgrade your clubs in time for the Masters with 7 massive golf deals on Titleist, Callaway and more
By Dave LeClair published
Presented by PGA Tour Superstore
PGA Tour Superstore just slashed golf club prices, creating some can't-miss deals.

I just tried the new Google Maps update and these 3 new features are game changers
By Dave LeClair published
Google Maps is making Gemini a big part of its features with a massive new update.

"I think we may have the biggest market share on tour," Vessel Golf's CEO — and players use the bags by choice
By Dave LeClair published
Presented by PGA Tour Superstore
I'm not a tour player (not even close), but I have more than 20 golf bags in my collection, and I also use a Vessel by choice.

I finally found an affordable golf launch monitor with deep club data and no annoying stickers
By Dave LeClair last updated
Presented by PGA Tour Superstore
This launch monitor offers a reasonable price and the ability to track club data without any stickers or other extras.

Forget spending $600 a new driver — the PathPal training aid cured my slice in one session
By Dave LeClair last updated
Presented by PGA Tour Superstore
I'm a lifelong slicer, and the PathPal golf training aid helped me finally fix it.

'I noticed how much farther and straighter it was flying': PGA Tour pro Ben Griffin on playing a cheaper golf ball at The Masters
By Dave LeClair last updated
We spoke with Ben Griffin about his choice to use a cheaper golf ball, his Masters preparation and YouTube golf.

LinkedIn reportedly scanning thousands of browser extensions without user permission — here's what LinkedIn says
By Dave LeClair published
Is the professional social network up to something shady, or is it trying to 'protect the privacy' of its members

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

The Artemis II crew just took these breathtaking photos of Earth — and they used an iPhone 17 Pro Max
By Dave LeClair published
You're not the only one who uses your iPhone to take travel photos. The Artemis II crew used an iPhone 17 Pro Max to take photos in space.

iOS 27: 7 biggest expected upgrades for your iPhone
By Dave LeClair published
We're expecting big things from Apple's iOS 27 update, including Siri changes, Liquid Glass improvements and much more.

Apple CarPlay just beat Android Auto to hands-free Google Meet — and it's rolling out now
By Dave LeClair last updated
Google is surprising everyone by rolling out a Meet app for Apple CarPlay before bringing it to Android Auto.

Claude was down — Here's what happened why the AI service as out of order
By Dave LeClair last updated
Claude wasn't working, and the internet cried a collective tear without their favorite AI tool.

I just saw Take-Two's CEO reveal GTA 6's price — and gamers can rest easy now
By Dave LeClair published
Those $150 price rumors were way off, as the company CEO teased a surprisingly reasonable cost for the massive game.
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