TechByDave answers one question about every new gadget: is it worth it, or a waste of money? We cover phones, laptops, wearables, headphones, smart home gear, gaming hardware and cameras with an honest verdict on whether to buy, wait or skip, plus smarter ways to spend: deals, cheaper alternatives, and when the older model is the better buy.
Hi, I'm Dave
I'm the founder of TechByDave, based in Toronto. I started this site because I love tech, and I wanted a place that tells people what actually matters about a new gadget: what it costs, what changed, and whether it's worth their money. Tech moves fast, and it's easy to get lost in hype, spec sheets and marketing. My job is to cut through that and give you a straight answer.
What I do
Every day, I follow what's happening in consumer tech and turn it into posts you can read in a few minutes. That means covering new phone and laptop launches, tracking price drops and deals, comparing new models with the ones they replace, and helping you decide when to upgrade and when to wait.
Each post ends with My take, where I share my honest opinion: who should buy it, who should skip it, and whether the deal is really a deal. I also share TechByDave on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X and Pinterest, and send a daily newsletter so you never miss a story.
My mission
My mission is to put out the best tech content and blogs I can: clear, honest and genuinely useful. No clickbait, no filler, and no pretending a product is great just because it's new. If something is a steal, I'll say so. If it isn't worth the upgrade, I'll say that too.
My vision
My vision is to grow TechByDave into a trusted name in tech and build an audience of people who come here first when they want to know what to buy. But for me, this is about more than gadgets. As TechByDave grows, I want to use it to launch a foundation that helps people in need all over the world. Every reader, subscriber and share helps bring that goal closer.
How posts are made
New posts go up daily. They are researched and drafted with the help of AI tools working from published sources, then I add my own photos and my own take before anything goes live. Every post lists its sources at the bottom so you can check the facts yourself. We state only what those sources confirm, and we never claim to have tested a product we haven't. Read the full editorial policy.
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Affiliate links
Some posts link to products through the Amazon Associates program. When they do, it's always disclosed in the post, never disguised as a regular link. Using those links supports the site at no extra cost to you.
Work with TechByDave
Want to see the gadgets I'd actually recommend? Browse my picks on my Amazon storefront: gadgets worth the money, cheaper tech that does the job, and my iPhone filming setup.
Are you a brand or PR team? See the media kit for product reviews, launch coverage, newsletter sponsorships and how to send review units.
Get in touch
Have a tip, a product you want covered, or a correction? Email me at Davis@techbydave.com. I read every message.