
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

Xbox's Switch 2 competitor may have hit the wall as Microsoft presses pause on handheld console
By Dave LeClair published
Microsoft is keeping its focus on Xbox consoles, cloud gaming and Windows 11

The iPhone battery upgrade you’ve been waiting for could arrive in iOS 19
By Dave LeClair published
Apple could finally let us know how long it takes to fully charge your phone, a feature we've been waiting for.

iPhone 17 Pro Max just shown off in hands-on video — and there's a big design trade-off
By Dave LeClair published
It appears that Apple may make the iPhone 17 Pro Max thicker than previous models. And an alleged hands-on video shows how chunky this flagship could be.

I’ve been covering Memorial Day sales for 18 years — here’s my 59 best deals you can still get
By Olivia Halevy last updated
Memorial Day sales will disappear soon! Follow along as I handpick the best deals you can still get after the holiday weekend

Nikon just announced it will raise camera prices in the US — and tariffs are to blame
By Dave LeClair published
Yet another product is going to cost more thanks to the tariffs.

Amazon Memorial Day sale — here's 45 deals you can still get on TVs, Apple, and more
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
Amazon's Memorial Day sale is still underway! Check out the best deals I’ve found on tech, apparel, appliances and more.

Spotify was down — live updates on the quick outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
It's not just you; Spotify was down earlier. Here are the latest updates as they happen.

Huge Memorial Day laptop sales still happening now — best deals you can't miss
By Louis Ramirez last updated
I've vetted all the best deals and hand-picked my favorite laptop discounts at Amazon, Best Buy, and more.

The amazing Apple MacBook Air M4 crashes to $849 in Memorial Day sale
By Dave LeClair published
Apple's MacBook Air M4 is now at its lowest price yet. At this price, it's the best laptop for value right now.

The Breville Barista Pro espresso machine is shockingly cheap today — get that caffeine
By Dave LeClair published
The hefty 29% discount on the high-end espresso machine makes it the lowest price ever offered.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off for Memorial Day — grab one today
By Dave LeClair published
Apple's beloved smartwatch is on sale now, tied for its all-time low price.

Your next iPhone could cost substantially more — Trump threatens 25% tariff
By Dave LeClair last updated
Apple's plan to move iPhone production to India might not work, as Trump says there will be an additional tariff if not made in the US.

Score big with these Father’s Day golf gadget deals — up to 50% off
By Dave LeClair last updated
Right now, you can get deals on launch monitors, rangefinders and other cool gadgets to make Father's Day memorable.

T-Mobile was down in some areas — live updates on the outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
Users in some parts of the US were having issues with their T-Mobile cellular service.

Verizon was down — live updates on regional outage
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker last updated
People are having issues with their mobile carrier, and we're watching closely.

Apple announces WWDC 2025 keynote date and time — here's what to expect
By Dave LeClair published
Apple announced that WWDC 2025 will soon show off its 'latest software and technologies.'

You can finally make Google Translate the default on iPhone and iPad
By Dave LeClair published
For people who prefer Google Translate, being able to make it the default on iPhone and iPad is now a reality.

MSI Claw A8 packs an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme — the rumors were true
By Dave LeClair published
The MSI Claw A8 packs a high-end chip, plenty of RAM and other specs that put it ahead of the competition.

Fortnite iOS return blocked — live updates on game being down worldwide
By Dave LeClair, Tom Pritchard last updated
Fortnite isn't working on iOS worldwide and it's stuck in approval limbo.

Apple Pay was down — live updates on the outage
By Scott Younker, Dave LeClair last updated
Apple Pay appears to be having some issues as users are reporting that they can't use the payment service.

Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone could use four-edge bending technology — here's what that means
By Dave LeClair published
Apple could use this display tech to let the display wrap around the phone on all sides.

Apple CarPlay Ultra just announced — here's all the new features
By Dave LeClair published
Apple CarPlay Ultra has been announced, which is deeply integrated with the vehicle. Here's all the new features you need to know.

YouTuber warns 'do not buy' Google Pixel 9a — here's why
By Dave LeClair published
There are some concerns about the battery and water resistance of the Pixel 9a.
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