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
'OpenAI has been stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information': The 4 biggest allegations in Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI
By Mike Prospero Published
Apple filed a bombshell of a lawsuit against OpenAI; here are the biggest allegations in the suit.

Forget Google AI — the new Tom's Guide Product Finder lets you easily find the expert-tested tech you want (at the lowest price)
By Mike Prospero Published
The Tom's Guide Product Finder lets you easily search for the best products we've reviewed, with real-time price history.

Apple Intelligence security camera features just seriously undercut Ring and Google
By Mike Prospero Last updated
Apple Intelligence now features more descriptive alerts for home security camera videos, putting HomeKit Secure Video on a par with Ring and Google — and it's cheaper.

I tested this smart, portable AC to beat the summer heat and it kept me super cool — but it'll leave a dent in your wallet and floorspace
By Mike Prospero Published
If you’re in need of a portable air conditioner, the Dreo 740S is more efficient than most, but it’s also pricier — and takes up more space — than comparable window air conditioners.

I tried this no-cost trick to keep squirrels from eating my peaches — and it's actually working!
By Mike Prospero Published
Squirrels keep eating all of my peaches, but I've been keeping them away (so far) with something I'd normally just throw away.

The best electric bikes of 2026: expert tested and rated
By Mike Prospero Last updated
Our picks for the best electric bikes for riders of all types and budgets, based on dozens of reviews and tests

Electric bike laws are badly needed, but New Jersey's new rules go way too far
By Mike Prospero Published
New Jersey's new e-bike law is about to go into effect, but it's way too onerous and restrictive. Here's how I'd change it.

11 Prime Day deals to protect your home this summer while you're away — from just $9
By Mike Prospero Published
If you're planning to take a trip this summer, add these smart home devices to your checklist so you can keep tabs on your house while you're away.

I'm seriously allergic to poison ivy — this Gemini feature helps me when I'm weeding
By Mike Prospero Published
There are a lot of three-leaved plants; this Google Gemini feature helps me know which is poison ivy, and which is safe to touch.

I've been riding and reviewing electric scooters for nearly a decade — these are the 7 Prime Day deals I recommend
By Mike Prospero Published
I've tested the best electric scooters for nearly 10 years, and these are the 7 best Prime Day deals I've seen.

Forget Ring — these security cameras don't require a subscription and are on sale for Prime Day, starting at just $17
By Mike Prospero Published
These security cameras and video doorbells don't require a subscription and are on sale for Prime Day.

Google Home Speaker review: modest upgrades, but Gemini is the star
By Mike Prospero Published
Aside from its design, the Google Home Speaker isn't a huge upgrade over the Nest Audio, and you can get all the same Gemini features on both devices.

Reflecting pool filled with algae? This pool cleaning robot is $500 off for Prime Day
By Mike Prospero Published
Prime Day is a good time to pick up a robotic pool cleaner on sale, just in time for the summer.

I've been building Lego sets for more than 40 years, and these are the 15 Prime Day Lego deals I'd get
By Mike Prospero Published
I found 15 Prime Day Lego deals that I'd either buy for myself or for a kid's present.

I’ve been riding the Segway Muxi for two months, and I’ve never received as many comments as I have with any other ebike
By Mike Prospero Published
RecommendedThe Segway Muxi is a fun, small e-cargo bike with some incredibly unique styling and good safety and security features, but we wish it had a front shock absorber.

I’ve been using the Gozney Dome XL (gen 2) for 6 months — and it’s the last pizza oven you'll ever own
By Mike Prospero Published
Editor's ChoiceI've been using the Gozney Dome XL 2 for nearly half a year, and it's practically perfect — though it's perhaps too much oven if you're just starting out.

This Stihl hand pruner has been so popular with my neighbors that one of them is buying it for her husband for Father’s Day
By Mike Prospero Published
I've been using the Stihl GTA 30 pruner for over a month, and it's become one of the most popular tools among my neighbors.

Tom's Guide to the World Cup
By Mike Prospero Last updated
Everything you need to know about watching every FIFA World Cup 2026 game, plus tips, advice and deals on the best TVs, soundbars and more.

Apple Time Allowance adds more parental controls to its devices in iOS 27 — here's what's new
By Mike Prospero Published
Apple is launching enhanced parental controls to its devices. Here's what's coming this year to your kid's iPhone, iPad, and Mac

I made my own lightsaber for $50 in hardware store parts and now I feel like a Lowe-key Jedi
By Mike Prospero Published
I hopped on the latest Instagram trend of building a hardware store lightsaber, and now I can't wait to make more

I put an action cam on my cat and let him roam wild — here's what he saw
By Mike Prospero Published
I put the Insta360 Go 3S on my cat — here's the video it captured

I downgraded my Verizon phone plan — and am now saving more than $600 a year
By Mike Prospero Published
How much are you paying for your phone plan? I reexamined mine, and realized I could save over $600 a year.

The 7 smart home devices I'm using to keep my house safe and secure this summer — and most cost less than $100
By Mike Prospero Published
If you're planning to take a trip this summer, add these smart home devices to your checklist so you can keep tabs on your house while you're away.

Meta has five months to fix these 3 things before its Ray-Bans get smoked by Google's Intelligent Eyewear
By Mike Prospero Published
Based on what I saw from the Google I/O presentation, Meta needs to add these three things to its smart glasses before Intelligent Eyewear launches this fall.
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