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

One of the top US-based e-bike brands files for bankruptcy protection — what you need to know
By Dave LeClair published
Rad Power Bikes was a dominant brand in the e-bike market, but times have changed, and the brand has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Spotify was down — Live updates as the outage ends
By Dave LeClair last updated
Everyone's favorite music streaming service seemed to have issues, leaving internet goers around the world with nothing to listen to.

Game Awards 2025 live — all the reveals, announcements, trailers and all the winners
By Rory Mellon last updated
The Game Awards 2025 is set to be the biggest night in gaming, with the best of the year honored and brand new games revealed.

2026 iPad models could get performance boost — new leak reveals A19 and M4 chips
By Dave LeClair published
A huge leak has allegedly spilled the beans on Apple's 2026 iPad plans, led by an M4-toting iPad Air.

Australia's social media ban for all children under 16 is live — here's what you need to know
By George Phillips last updated
Australia's social media ban is live, and children under 16 will be banned from having an account on certain social media platforms. Here's what we know so far.

This $3,000 robot proves you can buy more time — I went a full season with this automatic lawn mower
By Dave LeClair last updated
This robot lawn mower gets you the one thing money can't buy: more time.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 LIVE: Your year in music has been revealed — latest news, reactions and tips
By James Frew last updated
Spotify Wrapped is here — all the latest on Spotify's big end-of-year event.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

YouTube TV just pulled more than 20 channels in war with Disney — here's everything that's missing
By Dave LeClair published
Google-owned YouTube TV and Disney are in a financial dispute, and it's the subscribers who suffer.
You haven't used a golf launch monitor until you've tried Foresight GC3 — here's my thoughts after 6 months of testing
By Dave LeClair last updated
The Foresight GC3 is the way to go as long as you're comfortable spending pro-level money.
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