
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

Microsoft is launching beloved Xbox exclusive on PlayStation for the first time
By Dave LeClair published
A beloved third-person shooter is coming to PlayStation and Xbox in a new remaster.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders — how to get an invite at My Nintendo Store
By Dave LeClair published
Fair warning: some luck is required if you hope to get a Switch 2 from Nintendo.

Hidden Apple Maps feature can make your life a lot easier — here's how to find it
By Dave LeClair published
The new feature borrows from the Notes app in an interesting and helpful way.

Maxfli is back making golf clubs again, and I got to try the new models myself
By Dave LeClair published
Maxfli is making clubs again after a decades-long hiatus, and it has some nice balls, too.

Zelle was down for some — live updates on outage
By Dave LeClair, Scott Younker last updated
The popular peer-to-peer payment platform went down most of Friday due to an issue with a third-party provider.

Mother's Day golf gifts — 9 best golf deals on clothing, clubs and more
By Dave LeClair last updated
Get your mom the golf clothes and equipment she wants at a discount this Mother's Day.

GTA 6 delayed until 2026 — here’s the confirmed release date
By Dave LeClair published
The news we all feared about Grand Theft Auto 6 has come true — it's received yet another lengthy delay.

Nintendo just closed a Switch game-sharing loophole in new update — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Nintendo isn't eliminating the feature, but it's making significant changes to it.

Android phones running this version must update ASAP — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Phones running Android 12 will need to upgrade to Android 13 to get a critical security update.

Google Pixel 10 just tipped for long overdue display upgrade
By Dave LeClair published
You may not think about PWM dimming rates, but you should almost certainly consider them.

Reddit was down — live updates on the short outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
There were issues with Reddit, and users had trouble accessing the site and its app.

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic tipped in new listing — will the iconic rotating bezel return?
By Dave LeClair published
If this listing is accurate, Samsung could be bringing back the Galaxy Watch Classic, but will its best feature return?

ChatGPT was down — live updates on short outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
ChatGPT and other parts of OpenAI were having issues today, and we kept an eye on it.

Facebook was down for some — live updates on outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
It looks like the social media giant is experencing issues and users all over are affected by the outage.

Galaxy Z Flip Xe could be the name for Samsung's first budget foldable flip phone
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung may not call its affordable flip phone what we're all expecting.

2.2 million people sign up for Switch 2 pre-orders in Japan — and Nintendo says it won't be able to meet demand
By Dave LeClair published
Spoilers: a lot of people will want to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 console when it launches.

Instagram was down — live updates on the massive outage
By Dave LeClair last updated
How will I share my photos now?

US Government wants to break up Google — and it could 'mark the end of Google’s dominance'
By Dave LeClair published
If Google is forced to break up, the tech industry as we know it could change forever.

The coolest golf gear used by Justin Thomas and other pros at the RBC Heritage — and where to buy it
By Dave LeClair published
Sure, you won't be able to play Justin Thomas, but you can look like him.

When is the Switch 2 getting a new 3D Mario game? Nintendo President says 'stay tuned'
By Dave LeClair published
Nintendo has definitely not forgotten about a new Mario game for the Switch 2, and neither have fans.

Hurry! Apple Watch 10 just hit lowest price ever at 25% off
By Dave LeClair published
This is the most significant discount we've ever seen on the Apple Watch 10.

Watch out golf shoe world, Reebok is back, and I tried all 3 pairs — here's my favorite
By Dave LeClair last updated
After years away from golf, Reebok is making shoes again and I tried all three pairs.

Motorola Razr Ultra could have a massive 7-inch display according to new leak
By Dave LeClair published
That's a big flip-style foldable phone with some serious power.
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