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
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE looks like a lock — here’s why
By Dave LeClair published
A new discovery in the IMEI database suggests that the Galaxy Watch FE exists and could be coming soon.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have the same size battery as previous generation — why it's not a big deal
By Dave LeClair published
A new rumor suggests Samsung won't offer a bigger battery in the Z Fold 6, which is a disappointment.
Cheaper Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE could become a reality with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung might be working on a Galaxy Z Fold FE, which would be cheaper than the current Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The dreaded Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown is coming soon — here's what we know
By Dave LeClair published
We're just a couple of months away from Disney Plus cracking down on people sharing passwords with each other.
Google could launch its Find My Device network very soon — what to know and what it does
By Dave LeClair published
Google sent an email to some users revealing a potential launch date for the Android Find My Device network.
This is Siri-ous — Apple reportedly working on home robots
By Dave LeClair published
Apple is reportedly working on robots for your home, and the company sees it as the 'Next Big Thing.'
Another Spotify price increase is coming — here's how much it'll cost you
By Dave LeClair published
Spotify is adding audiobooks to its offerings and increasing prices to go along with them.
Android 15 is changing up the status bar — here’s what to expect
By Dave LeClair published
Android 15 could bring some major design shifts to the status bar, with new icons and haptic feedback for the Quick Settings.
Oura announces new Oura Labs feature to fight Samsung Galaxy Ring
By Dave LeClair published
The first experimental Oura Labs feature is ready to go, with more features soon to follow.
Apple patent reveals ultimate MagSafe iPhone accessory — here’s everything it could do
By Dave LeClair published
A new patent suggest Apple is working on some kind of roataing MagSafe dial that could be extremely useful.
The Xbox is getting its own AI chatbot, and its uses might surprise you
By Dave LeClair published
A new Xbox chatbot could be coming soon, and it'll be used for something incredibly boring but helpful.
Gmail just rolled out new security rules — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Gmail turned 20 years old this week, and to ring in the special day, it created new security rules.
If you own this iPhone Apple says it’s now ‘obsolete’
By Dave LeClair published
Apple has decided that the iPhone 6 Plus is obsolete and the iPad mini 4 is vintage.
Score! iPad mini just crashed to all-time price low
By Dave LeClair published
The iPad mini is the best small tablet on the market, and it's now $148 off in a fantastic Walmart sale.
Discord will soon show ads — here's how this will change the beloved gaming chat app
By Dave LeClair published
Discord will soon receive ads, which will change the app's overall look and feel.
Samsung's Bixby is getting a big generative AI upgrade — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Samsung wants to get in on some of that generative AI power by giving Bixby a much needed upgrade.
This MagSafe RGB cooler is like having a gaming PC fan for your iPhone
By Dave LeClair published
The Redmagic VC Cooler 5 Pro has all the features a gamer needs to keep their phone cool during long sessions.
WhatsApp’s swipeable navigation bar has arrived on Android — here's how to use it
By Dave LeClair published
A new WhatsApp navigation bar for Android will make getting around the app quicker.
iPhone 16 Pro's titanium color could look much better than the previous generation — here's how
By Dave LeClair published
A new rumor suggests Apple will use a glossy titanium finish instead of a brushed one on its next iPhone.
Google Chrome is getting a big upgrade on Android before the iPhone
By Dave LeClair published
A new tab management feature could be making its way to Google Chrome in May.
LinkedIn could soon help you get fired with a TikTok-like video feed
By Dave LeClair published
LinkedIn is rolling out a new feature that will bring short, vertical videos to the social media platform.
Sony could be making a major design change to the Xperia 1 VI
By Dave LeClair published
A leak centered around the Xperia 1 VI suggests that Sony could eliminate the 21:9 aspect ratio that's been a hallmark of its smartphones.
The PS5 is getting a major upgrade that can help you beat your favorite games
By Dave LeClair published
Getting stuck in games could be a thing of the past with Sony's new Community Game Help feature.