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
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SearchGPT has the ‘best shot at changing the search paradigm as we’ve known it for 25 years’
By Dave LeClair published
Is the internet looking for a change? SearchGPT might be the closest we've come to that shift in more than two decades.
![LEGO Mario and Yoshi set being played with](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hdxg3N4ku2Mcg3qVEqxo8j-320-80.jpg)
Nintendo and LEGO's latest set is available for pre-order — and it looks incredible
By Dave LeClair published
Nintendo and LEGO are working together on a new set with Mario and Yoshi, and it's available for pre-order right now.
![ChatGPT app on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jN3EBZbAaLRko8gjF6Uj9h-320-80.jpg)
ChatGPT highly anticipated Voice Mode to launch next week — here’s how to get it
By Dave LeClair published
OpenAI announced it will release the highly anticipated voice mode for ChatGPT next week.
![OpenAI SearchGPT interface on purple background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mhoShXCADurGJK3HD4VTD9-320-80.jpg)
5 ways SearchGPT is very different than Google Search
By Dave LeClair published
OpenAI announced its own Google Search competitor called SearchGPT, and it is very different from Google's well-established offering.
![Google Gemini 1.5 logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oaAKidME4iQkACPEn7BZen-320-80.jpg)
Google Gemini just got a massive upgrade — fast 1.5 Flash comes to the free chatbot
By Dave LeClair published
Google released a tremendous bump in speed to its Gemini AI model as Flash 1.5 comes to the free version of the popular chatbot.
![Google Pixel 9 Pro colors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oNMKtET8bykpVzYEr7GdcS-320-80.jpg)
Massive Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Fold Pro leak just spoiled everything — specs, colors and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
A massive Google Pixel 9 and 9 Fold Pro leak has revealed all the key details about Google's next phones.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P5Yg5cnXTuom4bmz967Gnh-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 17 could have a variable aperture — here's why that matters to you
By Dave LeClair last updated
Anyone who uses their iPhone to take lots of photos will be happy to learn about the new photography feature rumored for 2025's iPhone 17.
![Apple Maps on the web pictured on a Mac screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h4ZTTWNN8qtuSVtYxQduSE-320-80.jpg)
Apple Maps just launched on the web — and I took it for a test drive
By Dave LeClair published
If you're an Apple Maps user who has always wished for access from a browser, your wish is coming true with Apple Maps for web.
![iPhone 15 Pro shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gwqKiaBDjq45mfGSYfWqph-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 17 Slim is coming, and it could have a surprising downgrade
By Dave LeClair published
There's been plenty of rumors regarding a potential iPhone 17 Slim model and the lastest rumor is one we didn't expect.
![A busy airport and the CrowdStrike and Microsoft logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k6PLLHVdJZfiryWYrRyBkE-320-80.jpg)
CrowdStrike global Windows crash latest updates — aftermath of the biggest IT outage in history
By Jeff Parsons last updated
A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has took thousands of PCs and servers offline worldwide, leading to downtime for many widely-used services.
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Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Monday, July 22, #407
By Dave LeClair published
Need help with Connections #407? Here are some hints and the answers
![OnePlus Open held in the hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7aT6GfYzU4BwkVVm2By2GG-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus Open 2 just tipped for a massive upgrade that beats Galaxy Z Fold 6
By Dave LeClair published
OnePlus is preparing its next foldable for the near future, and it's slated to pack a gigantic upgrade that puts it ahead of Samsung.
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DoqKQs8iFCppCi5K2oE7VR-320-80.jpg)
Samsung making a big change to default apps on Galaxy phones in the US
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung is changing the default messaging app on its phones from the Samsung Messages app to Google Messages.
![NYT Connections](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZkWzxALkutg5oaN7JQaWdX-320-80.png)
Today's NYT Connections hints and answers — Sunday, July 21, #406
By Dave LeClair published
Need help with Connections #406? Here are some hints and the answers
![Samsung Galaxy Ring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4y2TQJMXAvYF78Zx3nnSRV-320-80.jpg)
Samsung says to keep magnets away from your Galaxy Ring
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung's Galaxy Ring is getting lots of praise so far, but as great as it is, it doesn't do well around magnets.
![Apple Pay Bitcoin](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ikwhJc7pDFw5HHeLXPQkQC-320-80.jpg)
Apple Pay and other digital payments reportedly down worldwide due to Microsoft outage — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
The massive Microsoft IT outage is bleeding over to contactless and digital payments, including Apple Pay.
![The Google Play Store icon on a phone home screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YGSKTZaPpmEqqK82K8xCdG-320-80.jpg)
Google Play is about to do a mass deletion of ‘low quality’ apps — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Google is preparing to clean up the Play Store by deleting tons of 'low quality' apps, making it easier to find the apps you actually want.
![Fiio’s DM13 portable CD player](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qEWSwdMuQERm4goRBRprnc-320-80.jpg)
Miss the Discman? This new portable CD player brings it back with Bluetooth
By Dave LeClair published
A company known for its over-ear headphones, Fiio, is bringing back the portable CD player with Bluetooth and MP3 support.
![Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus review unit on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4mC3tVjd5dn4C86wUAdzc-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 just tipped for October launch — what we know
By Dave LeClair published
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 is rumored to launch in the fall of 2024 with some powerful specs.
![A collection of golf items on sale for Prime Day](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LT6ZGAvvLzjofTjhR6LDn-320-80.jpg)
These are the 15 Prime Day golf deals I'd buy now — from a true golf addict
By Dave LeClair last updated
Whether you're looking for new clubs, golf balls or accessories, Amazon has Prime Day deals that make me want to spend my money. Here's the latest deals we've found.
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Apple’s new midnight color for HomePod mini is a smart speaker Darth Vader could love
By Dave LeClair last updated
Apple's HomePod mini is getting new life as the company has revealed a new midnight color that looks a lot like Space Gray.
![A screenshot of a Descendant from The First Descendant](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C6DVngcf4TLoqRyxAdQaAk-320-80.jpg)
The First Descendent 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 Descendent is replacing them.
![MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-320-80.jpg)
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.