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

Nike currently 'investigating a potential cybersecurity incident' as 1.4TB of data allegedly stolen
By Dave LeClair published
Nike is currently looking into the alleged breach, with the hacker group WorldLeaks claiming to have stolen 1.4TB of data.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series release date tipped in new report — mark your calendars
By Dave LeClair published
A new rumor has suggested when we'll get our hands on the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, and it's right around the corner.

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (Jan. 24-25)
By Dave LeClair published
Our guide on the three best movies to watch on Netflix’s top 10, including an intense thriller-action film, a feel-good romantic comedy and a family-friendly gem.

Claude was down — Live updates on the outage that hit Anthropic AI services
By Dave LeClair last updated
It looks like Claude, the popular AI tool, wasn't working as well as it should have been.

Apple tipped to release ‘higher-end’ AirPods Pro this year — advanced gesture controls inbound with IR camera
By Dave LeClair published
This new model won't replace the AirPods Pro 3; instead, it will sit alongside them with higher-end features.

Yahoo and AOL were down — live updates on massive outage that impacted Yahoo Mail and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
Tons of Yahoo and AOL users had a rough start to their day, as an outage appears to be underway.

Was Spotify down? Live updates on the music streaming outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
Music streaming fans were struggling as Spotify suffered an untimely Monday outage.

Over 41 laptops were announced at CES 2026, and retailers are desperate to get rid of old stock — save up to $700
By Dave LeClair published
This is the best time to buy a new laptop, as almost every company has something new on the way.

10 products Tom's Guide writers actually spent their own money on in 2025
By Dave LeClair published
We spent a lot of money on gadgets this year and these stand out as the best of the best.

Clicks thinks you want a $499 second phone just for communicating
By Dave LeClair published
Are buttons worth spending close to $500? Clicks certainly hopes so.

Apple Vision Pro production reportedly cut due to underwhelming sales — here's what we know
By Dave LeClair published
After heavy investments in the Vision Pro, Apple is walking back its spending a bit.

I finally bought a wireless CarPlay adapter that works, and it's worth every penny
By Dave LeClair published
I love CarPlay, and I hate wires. This wireless CarPlay adapter solves the problem by simply doing what it advertises.

Google is starting to let users change their Gmail addresses — here's what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
If you set up your email address many years ago and don't love it, you might be able to change it soon.

Think you know Apple? Take this 25-question quiz to find out
By Dave LeClair last updated
How much do you know about Cupertino's tech giant?

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold receives durability test, and the results aren't good
By Dave LeClair published
In an unsurprising turn of events, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold didn't do well in a durability test.

My favorite golf product is $50 off right now — it's time to try Arccos
By Dave LeClair published
I'm a longtime Arccos user, and I recommend all golfers try it, especially when you get a year of service and the sensors for $50 off.

I use the hidden ‘Back Tap’ iPhone feature to create my own instant shortcuts — here's how to do it
By Dave LeClair last updated
The Back Tap feature on the iPhone is a true time saver that adds tons of convenience.

TikTok has signed deal to create US joint venture and avoid shutdown — what it means for you
By Dave LeClair published
It took a while, but ByteDance is ready to divest its U.S. entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors.

Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, owes $8.3 million in unpaid tariffs
By Dave LeClair last updated
Rad Power Bikes was a dominant brand in the e-bike market, but times have changed, and the brand has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Apple is reportedly developing a 24-inch OLED iMac — what we know so far
By Dave LeClair published
The move to OLED could come for Apple's all-in-one desktop, based on a new report.

Spotify was down — Live updates as the outage ends
By Dave LeClair last updated
Everyone's favorite music streaming service seemed to have issues, leaving internet goers around the world with nothing to listen to.

2026 iPad models could get performance boost — new leak reveals A19 and M4 chips
By Dave LeClair published
A huge leak has allegedly spilled the beans on Apple's 2026 iPad plans, led by an M4-toting iPad Air.

Massive Android 16 update dropping — notification summaries, custom icon shapes and more
By Dave LeClair published
Along with a slew of new Android 16 features for Pixel, Google will drop updates for other Android versions on non-Pixel devices.
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