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

iRobot Roomba Duo is like the Transformers of robot vacuums — mechanical arm releases 'companion robot' for tight spaces
By Dave LeClair Published
The iRobot prototype looks like something out of a science fiction movie, and I'm here for it.

Fall golf is almost here — these layering pieces from underrated brands are game changers
By Dave LeClair Published
While fall might make finding your ball in the leaves more difficult, you can still play comfortably with these layering pieces.

Are OpenAI and Claude down? Live updates as many AI services report outages
By Dave LeClair Last updated
Many of the internet's most popular AI services are having issues, with thousands of users reporting outages.

iPhone Ultra tested with Apple Pencil but not happening at launch — this is how it could work
By Dave LeClair Last updated
If you were hoping to use your iPhone Ultra more like a tablet, the latest news may disappoint.

I spent a year with the Recteq X-Fire Pro 825, and I don't know how I ever grilled without it
By Dave LeClair Published
Editor's ChoiceWhether you want to slow-cook a rack of ribs to give them that delicious smoky flavor or sear a smash burger in seconds, this grill will handle it with ease.

Gamescom Opening Night 2026 LIVE: The Witcher, Final Fantasy 7, Gears of War and every revealed
By Jeff Parsons, Dave LeClair Last updated
Gamescom's Opening Night Live was a 2-hour showcase of some of the biggest (and smallest) games coming to PC and console. Here are the highlights.

Golf apparel doesn't need to be expensive — I found a brand that does it for less
By Dave LeClair Published
Presented by Quince
I recently got my hands on some cheap golf apparel from Quince, and I'm honestly surprised how nice it is for the price.

I’m an obsessed golfer, and these are the 20 golf gifts I'd actually want to receive
By Dave LeClair Last updated
Here are the best gifts for golfers you can get now, from top-rated golf gear to fun novelty items.

30 days without streaming — The money I saved and the shows I was lost without
By Dave LeClair Last updated
I decided to try a month without paid streaming services, and I definitely saved some money, but that doesn't mean it didn't cost anything.

Instagram was down — Live updates on massive outage affecting DMs
By Dave LeClair Last updated
There seems to be an issue with Instagram, as users are reporting problems on the popular social network.

I stood behind the plate with MLB's ABS challenge system at the All-Star Game — and it changed how I see baseball
By Dave LeClair Last updated
The MLB partnered with T-Mobile to develop the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, and I got to experience it from an umpire's perspective.

I love this golf apparel brand and its rare end-of-season sale slashes up to 50% off
By Dave LeClair Published
This ultra-high-end luxury golf brand is having a rare sale, and I couldn't be more excited to fill my cart with amazing deals.

Amazon quietly upgrades Fire HD 10 tablet — make sure you buy the right one
By Dave LeClair Published
It's a bit confusing: Amazon released a new Fire HD 10, but the old model still shows as the 'newest model' on Amazon.

T-Mobile is forcing long-time customers to move to new plans that cost more
By Dave LeClair Published
T-Mobile customers on older plans will be upset about this change, as it could hit their monthly bill.

The 183 best last-minute Amazon Prime Day deals picked by our editors
By Louis Ramirez Last updated
Prime Day 2026 is coming to an end. The expert shopping editors at Tom's Guide are here to highlight the best last-minute deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and more.

The best dishwasher I've ever owned is on sale — here's why I recommend the Bosch 800 Series to everyone
By Dave LeClair Published
There are almost no products that are perfect, but the Bosch 800 Series dishwasher is as close as it gets, and it's $150 off in a rare sale.

Apple price hikes are official — here's how much more you'll pay for MacBooks and iPads now
By Dave LeClair Published
The news we all knew was coming has arrived: Apple is increasing the prices of iPad and Mac devices.

I'm obsessed with golf — here are the Prime Day golf deals I'm buying (and sales I'd avoid)
By Dave LeClair Published
Prime Day is one of the best times of year to save money on golf products, but not all the deals are worth getting.

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.

I've tested dozens of golf brands — these 9 Father's Day deals are the ones I'm buying my dad
By Dave LeClair Last updated
If you want to get your dad some high-end golf apparel, gloves or other products, these premium brands are offering great Father's Day deals.

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.
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