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 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Apple has decided that the iPhone 6 Plus is obsolete and the iPad mini 4 is vintage.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.
You can try Cyberpunk 2077 for free on PS5 and Xbox Series X soon
By Dave LeClair published
CD Projekt Red is offering a chance to try the game for free on current-gen game consoles.
A bit of Windows UI from 1994 still lives in Windows 11
By Dave LeClair published
The disk format dialog box has remained almost unchanged for 30 years.
Meta Quest 2 just crashed to its lowest price ever on Amazon — just $199 right now
By Dave LeClair published
The Meta Quest 2 is an incredible option for getting into VR, especially at only $199.
Anime fans rejoice — Netflix is adding 6 top-tier anime titles you can stream
By Dave LeClair published
Netflix is adding six new anime titles, including "My Hero Academia," to its growing collection.
Apple Watch with microLED display now looks dead — here’s why
By Dave LeClair published
Apple apparently found MicroLED technology to be too expensive to use on the Apple Watch Ultra right now.
Don't miss out on this Backbone One game controller for iPhone deal — 40% off
By Dave LeClair published
If you own an iPhone 14 or older, you can benefit from a huge discount on the Backbone One game controller.
Keep your stuff close with discounted Tile trackers during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Dave LeClair published
Amazon is offering solid deals on Tile trackers as part of its Big Spring Sale.
Ikea's new fast chargers are almost too cheap to be real
By Dave LeClair published
Starting at just $8, it's hard to believe that Ikea's new chargers support up to 45W charging.
You won’t believe it — Neuralink’s brain implant just used to control a computer
By Dave LeClair published
Elon Musk co-founded Neuralink's brain implant was used by a human to control a computer.
iPad Pro 2024 could get this huge productivity upgrade
By Dave LeClair published
A noted leaker suggests that Apple could bring a matte display to the iPad Pro in 2024.