Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer
MacBook Pro with M1 review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The MacBook Pro with M1 delivers a killer combo of blazing performance and epic battery life, even if the design is too familiar.
MacBooks with touchscreens — what's behind Apple's biggest about-face ever
By Mark Spoonauer published
After disparaging touchscreen laptops for years, Apple is reportedly developing a touchscreen MacBook Pro that could go on sale by 2025.
TCL 40 R 5G hands-on: Here's what you get for just $220
By Mark Spoonauer published
The TCL 40 R 5G could be one of the best cheap phones of the year, offering a big 6.6-inch 90Hz display and fast 5G for under $250.
LG Display at CES 2023: 360-degree foldable screen steals the show
By Mark Spoonauer published
From 360-degree foldable phones and brighter TVs to a 17-inch foldable with no crease, LG Display is showing off what's next.
I just saw the future of camera phones — and it puts the iPhone to shame
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new S1 multispectral image sensor delivers true color to camera phones for the first time, going way beyond computational photography.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist combines OLED and color E-Ink displays in one weird convertible laptop
By Mark Spoonauer published
Not yet ratedThe ThinkBook Plus Twist is trying really hard to make color E-Ink a thing, but this 2-in-1 laptop could be a tough sell at $1,649.
I just tried the first Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola — and it's kinda magical
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola caters to business users with a durable design and seamless integration with ThinkPad laptops.
LG Gram Style just stole the show at CES 2023 with a color-shifting laptop
By Mark Spoonauer published
The LG Gram Style sports a disappearing touchpad and a color-shifting iridescent design.
I just saw the world's first wireless OLED TV — and it's pretty awesome
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Displace TV is the world's first 100% wireless OLED TV, and we got a chance to see it in person at CES 2023.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leaker tips double the storage, all the colors and Ultra design change
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is rumored to feature 256GB of storage for all the models in the lineup, and we also got the leaked colors and a new look for the Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 launch date tipped for Feb. 1 at Samsung Unpacked
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Samsung Galaxy S23 launch date could be as soon as February 1, as Ice Universe has tipped that date for the Samsung Unpacked event.
iPhone 15 — big iPhone 14 mistakes Apple needs to fix
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple needs to get people psyched about the iPhone 15 so that it doesn't feel like a runner-up to the iPhone 15 Pro. Here's five ways to make that happen.
iPhone 15 Ultra for $1,300?! The rumored price hike could actually be worth it
By Mark Spoonauer published
The rumors of a $100 to $200 iPhone 15 Ultra price hike sound ridiculous, but this rumored device could truly be a new breed of iPhone.
Apple’s walled garden is crumbling — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple is preparing to allow alternate third-party app stores on iPhones and iPads, and that's a monumental change that will reverberate for years to come.
Yes! Google Pixel 7 just dropped back to Black Friday price
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The best Pixel 7 deal we've seen is back at $100 off, and you can save $150 on the Pixel 7 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra could blow away iPhone 14 Pro Max — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer published
Galaxy S23 Ultra rumors point to several ways Samsung's flagship could beat the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple Car reportedly delayed until 2026 — but there's some good news
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple is reportedly pushing back its Apple Car launch a year to 2026. What's more, the car apparently will not be fully autonomous as originally planned.
This $569 LG OLED Black Friday TV deal was so cheap we had to test it
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
You can snag the LG A2 OLED for just $569, which is the cheapest OLED TV deal we've seen.
Awesome Pixel 7 Pro Cyber Monday deal drops price to just $749
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The best Pixel 7 Cyber Monday deal we've seen is here at $100 off, and you can save $150 on the Pixel 7 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S20: Which phone is best?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE delivers solid specs for just $699. Here's how it stacks up to the regular Galaxy S20.
Killer Google Pixel 7 Black Friday deal drops price to $499
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The best Pixel 7 Black Friday deal we've seen is here at $100 off, and you can save $150 on the Pixel 7 Pro.
iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 12 Pro: Which iPhone should you buy?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Here's how the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro stack up.