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
Razer's new Viper V3 Pro gaming mouse boasts an obscene 8000Hz polling rate
By Dave LeClair published
The Razer Viper V3 Pro offers better value than the previous version by including the high-speed dongle in the box.
Apple announces ‘Let Loose’ event for May 7 — get ready for new iPad Pro OLED and biggest iPad Air ever
By Dave LeClair last updated
Apple revealed a May 7 event in an invite to the press, and we expect it to focus on all things iPad, including new iPad Pro and Air models.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — these could be the first phones to get Qualcomm’s new chip
By Dave LeClair published
Qualcomm is preparing to release the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 later this year, and we know which phones could be the first to get it.
Massive Google Pixel 8a leak just spilled all the specs
By Dave LeClair last updated
Google is close to announcing the Pixel 8a, but the latest batch of leaks told us just about everything.
It doesn't look like GameCube and Wii emulators are coming to the App Store
By Dave LeClair published
According to the developer of the popular GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin, it's not possible to make those platforms work on iOS.
A new Mac calculator app could launch soon — here's what to expect
By Dave LeClair published
A report says that Apple will launch a new calculator app for Mac at WWDC and it has some exciting new features.
You can use Delta emulator for iPhone to play retro games on your TV — here's how
By Dave LeClair published
Delta emulator has actually made it through Apple's filters, and you can use AirPlay to turn it into a big-screen retro gaming powerhouse.
Tesla just recalled every Cybertruck over dangerous accelerator pedal flaw — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
A dangerous accelerator issue forced Tesla to recall every single sold Cybertruck. Here's everything you need to know about the recall.
Meta drops the Quest 2 price to $199, making VR more affordable for everyone
By Dave LeClair published
The Meta Quest 2 is on its way out with the release of the Meta Quest 3 and now the company has dropped the price to $199.
A retro game emulator actually stuck around on iOS today, and I tried it
By Dave LeClair published
The Delta retro game emulator launched on iOS this week, and it actually stuck around long enough for our news editor to give it a try.
Meta’s Llama 3 AI assistant is now live on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — and it’s shockingly fast
By Dave LeClair published
Meta showed off its new Llama 3 AI model and the AI assistant it powers is all over Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Forget iPhone 16 — Google Pixel 9's on-device AI features revealed in new leak
By Dave LeClair published
A new leak showed off the Pixel 9's on-device AI capabilities and there's plenty to get excited about.
Visible just made its unlimited 5G plan even more affordable — here's how
By Dave LeClair published
Visible is now letting you pay for a year of service upfront at a sizable discount.
Hurry! This ginormous 49-inch curved gaming monitor just hit an all-time low price
By Dave LeClair published
The ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR 49-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor has reached an all-time low price, making it a must-have.
WhatsApp just added filters to make it much easier to find messages — here's how it works
By Dave LeClair last updated
If you have a lot of chats in WhatsApp, the new Chat Filters feature is what you've been waiting for.
OnePlus flip-style foldable could feature a telephoto lens
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung and Motorola better be worried
Major One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI is coming to all of these Samsung phones
By Dave LeClair last updated
Samsung is steadily rolling out Galaxy AI features to many phones, and now a whole bunch of additional phones are slated to get the goodies.
Disney Plus could get free, ad-supported channels soon
By Dave LeClair published
According to a report, Disney is considering adding TV-style channels to the Disney Plus streaming platform, which would bring us back to the old days.
Apple’s iPhone sales slide as Samsung moves into No. 1 spot
By Dave LeClair published
Apple has given up its spot as the number one smartphone in the worldwide market, with Samsung swooping into the top.
Zoom just got its biggest makeover in a decade — and it’s all about AI
By Dave LeClair published
Zoom refreshed its app's interface for the first time in nearly 10 years and it's a massive adjustment.
Google is offering up to $450 for your iPad towards a Pixel Tablet
By Dave LeClair published
Google is offering extra trade-in credit for most modern iPad models if put towards a Pixel Tablet.
Apple Watch X could get a battery life boost thanks to this display breakthrough
By Dave LeClair published
A new rumor suggests Apple Watch X could get LTPO TFT screen technology that will significantly improve battery life.
Nubia Flip 5G is half the price of a Galaxy Z Flip 5 — and it just launched in the US
By Dave LeClair published
ZTE's Nubia Flip 5G significantly undercuts other foldable phones while still offering a competitive set of features.