Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. In his spare time, he also tests out the latest drones, electric scooters, and smart home gadgets, such as video doorbells. Before his tenure at Tom's Guide, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, the Times of Trenton, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, electric scooter, or skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine, smoker, or pizza oven, to the delight — or chagrin — of his family.
Latest articles by Mike Prospero

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The 65-inch Hisense UR8 is currently on sale for 50% off, making it a great deal if you don't want to wait for Black Friday.

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Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.

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The new Amazon Echo Dot offers better sound and a faster processor for Alexa+ queries, while the Amazon Echo Studio now has a built-in camera.

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Amazon's new smart clock, the Echo Time, uses sensors and Alexa+ to wake you up at the ideal time.

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Amazon's new Alexa Photo Frame uses AI to curate all of the pictures in your collection, and display them intelligently.

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The new Amazon Echo Show 16 looks amazingly sleek, but its redesigned interface is also amazing.

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I've been testing two smart automatic cat feeders; here's what my pets (and I) think about them.

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Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.

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I've been using the BirdBuddy Home for 10 months; here's how this smart bird feeder has held up in my yard.

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We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.

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Home Depot and Lowe's both have massive animatronic skeletons; I set both up in my yard to see which was the best Halloween decoration.

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Apple could be launching its delayed HomePad next week, along with a suite of other smart home devices.

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Amazon has redone its entire tablet lineup with a new design, switching to Android and integrating Alexa+. Here's our hands-on look at all of them, their price, and when you can order them.

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Ring is launching a new smart lock with a dial that gives you temporary power in case its batteries die.

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We've been using the ChefIQ MiniOven for a year, and it's held up really well, and now it's $220 off for Prime Day.

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Here's the landline to get for your kids, so they can talk with their friends just like you did once upon a time

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I wanted to get my kid a cheap camera that she would actually use; here's the one I picked.

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Amazon is releasing a new Fire TV streaming stick, a remote with tracking, and Alexa+ improvements to help you find shows more easily.

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At Meta Connect 2026, Mark Zuckerberg said little to address or dispel the perception of his company's devices as "pervert glasses"

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Live updates from Meta Connect 2026, where we expect to see new smart glasses, VR specs, and updates to Meta's AI and more.

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The audio-only Vonder smart glasses can filter out other people's conversations, but equally innovative is a "mind-mapping" feature that aims to connect everything that happens in your day.

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Peloton today announced its first folding treadmill, along with refreshed versions of its two higher-end models with built-in cameras.

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Ahead of Meta Connect 2026, I spoke with three analysts about what Meta needs to do to help restore the reputation of smart glasses.
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