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

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.

Shopify was down — Live updates on the Cyber Monday outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
This wasn't a test: Shopify was down on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Cyber Monday golf deals LIVE: huge sales on clubs, apparel, balls and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
If you're as addicted to golf as I am, you're going to want to follow along as we bring you the best Cyber Monday golf deals around.

Is Best Buy down? Live updates and where to get Black Friday deals now
By Dave LeClair last updated
This isn't a test; shoppers are having a hard time getting to Best Buy's website to get the tech and gadgets they need.

Huge HBO Max Black Friday deal happening now — only $2.99 per month
By Dave LeClair published
HBO Max is substantially cheaper than usual with this Black Friday deal.

Black Friday OLED gaming monitor deals — 11 monitors actually worth your money
By Tony Polanco last updated
OLED gaming monitors can help games look their absolute best. Here are 7 early Black Friday OLED gaming monitor deals happening right now.

Massive Lowe's Black Friday sale live from $2 — here's the 21 best deals on appliances, decor, tools and more
By Dave LeClair, Millie Davis-Williams published
Lowe's Black Friday sale is packed with huge savings on everything you need to improve your home for the holidays.

Hole in one! Golf shoes deals and sales are happening now — here's the ones I'd buy as a golfer
By Dave LeClair published
Golf shoes are one of the most important parts of your kit, and these deals will keep your feet happy and your wallet full.

I've played every major Call of Duty game, and Black Ops 7 is both fun and frustrating
By Dave LeClair published
A great Call of Duty game that's more of the same

These early Black Friday robot lawn mower deals will save you time and sanity
By Dave LeClair last updated
Let the robot do the dirty work while you relax (or do other chores). These are my favorite Black Friday robot lawn mower deals.

Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO as early as next year — and this is the front-runner to replace him
By Dave LeClair published
If Tim Cook leaves next year, who will take over at Apple? Several names are being bandied about.

YouTube TV and Disney appear close on ESPN and ABC deal, but other channels could stay dark
By Dave LeClair published
Google and Disney are locked in a battle for the ages, but two of Disney's channels could return to YouTube TV soon.

Google was down — Live updates on the outage that affected Drive, Sheets and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
People are reporting issues with Google Drive and other Workspace services.

The streaming wars are coming for your wallet — Paramount Plus to cost more in 2026
By Dave LeClair published
Paramount Plus is adding a wide range of content, including UFC events, so a price hike isn't surprising.

Limited edition golf driver deals — save big on drivers that stand out from the crowd
By Dave LeClair published
If you want a driver that doesn't look like everyone else's, these deals from PGA Tour Superstore are for you.

Slack was down — live updates as service is restored
By Dave LeClair last updated
It's not just you; Slack was experiencing issues, and it impacted work globally.

YouTube TV proposes to reinstate ABC and ESPN as negotiations continue — here's what we know
By Dave LeClair last updated
Google has proposed a possible lifeline for people who can't live without Disney channels.

Try our new game, Guess the Number
By Dave LeClair published
If Wordle teases your brain, this game tests it in the most fun way possible.

Early Black Friday Lego deals live from $6 at Amazon — 17 best deals on Star Wars, Botanicals, Advent calendars and more
By Millie Davis-Williams last updated
Amazon is dropping Black Friday Lego deals early — check out the best savings on Star Wars, Marvel, Botanicals and everything in between.

9 early Black Friday 3D printer deals I'd buy — Bambu, Elegoo, Anycubic and more top brands on sale
By Dave LeClair last updated
If you want a 3D printer, there probably won't be better deals than right now.

GTA 6 new trailer speculation heating up ahead of Nov. 6 earning call — here's what we know
By Dave LeClair published
A sudden PlayStation Store Update has the internet in a frenzy about an impending GTA VI trailer.

Galaxy S26 — shocking new Exynos 2600 benchmark delivers Apple M5-like performance
By Dave LeClair published
The Exynos 2600 might make the Galaxy S26 Ultra the fastest Android phone if it is equipped with the chip.

Shuffalo from The New Yorker is here — the Wordle competitor could be your next addiction
By Dave LeClair published
Watch out, Wordle, there's a new game in town, and it comes from The New Yorker.
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