Mike Prospero
Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. He oversees all evergreen content and oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site. 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
Level Bolt smart lock review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Level Bolt is the smart lock to get if you don’t want others to know you have a smart lock.
Facebook Portal review (2nd gen)
By Mike Prospero last updated
The second-generation Facebook Portal smart display is a big improvement over the original, privacy issues notwithstanding.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is the best and smartest way to secure your front door, complete with a new smaller design with Wi-Fi built in.
Blendjet recalls 4.8 million Blendjet 2 portable blenders — what to do now
By Mike Prospero published
Blendjet is recalling nearly 5 million of its most popular portable blenders due to fire and laceration hazards.
Fallen and can't get up? This Apple Watch app will automatically unlock your smart lock for first responders
By Mike Prospero published
A partnership between FallCall and Kwikset will automatically unlock your door in the event of an emergency.
Samsung Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked — what we know so far
By Mike Prospero published
Samsung gave us a brief look at the upcoming Galaxy Ring.
Test drive: Segway’s GoKart Pro 2 is hella fun and even works with your gaming console
By Mike Prospero published
I took the Segway GoKart Pro 2 for a test drive — and used it to play a console game. Here's how it went
Don’t tell my boss I went day drinking at CES 2024, thanks to this new home brew machine
By Mike Prospero published
Bottoms up! iGulu's new all-in-one homebrew machine looks to take a lot of the guesswork out of making beer.
Greenworks electric scooter battery can also power your lawnmower and leaf blower
By Mike Prospero published
The battery in the Greenworks Stealth scooter can be swapped out to power the company's power tools
The 5 best smart grills and smokers at CES 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
From smokers to grills, here are some of the new ways of cooking meat — and other foods — launched at CES.
I just rode Segway’s new $500 electric scooter at CES 2024 — and it's perfect for commuters
By Mike Prospero published
Our first ride with the Segway E2 Pro, plus a look at the company's new Xyber and Xafari electric bikes.
Everything Google just announced at CES 2024 — Apple AirDrop killer, Android Auto for EVs, Chromecast upgrades and more
By Mike Prospero published
Here's everything that Google announced at CES 2024, including improvements to Chromecast and Quick Share.
Segway's new Navimow robot lawnmower won't run over your kid's toys
By Mike Prospero published
Segway is introducing a new robot lawnmower to the States. Here's what it can do.
Look out, Oura — Amazfit launches its own Helio smart ring
By Mike Prospero published
The Amazfit Helio Ring looks to complement the company's fitness trackers and provide a complete picture of your health.
I just saw smart binoculars at CES 2024 that can automatically identify birds
By Mike Prospero published
Don't know your titmouse from your turkey? These $4,800 binoculars can help.
Abode's new security camera works from up to 1.5 miles away
By Mike Prospero published
The Abode Edge Camera uses WiFi HaLow to to reach far beyond all other home security cameras.
OliverIQ could turn smart home noobs into power users
By Mike Prospero published
OliverIQ's new service hopes to make automating and troubleshooting all your smart home devices much simpler.
My favorite Ted Lasso replacement is returning this Sunday — and I can’t wait
By Mike Prospero published
All Creatures Great and Small season 4 returns Sunday, January 7.
7 new shows to watch this week on Netflix, Hulu and TV (Jan. 1-7)
By Kelly Woo published
This week's new TV shows include the Golden Bachelor Wedding, The Brothers Sun and All Creatures Great and Smal
17 most anticipated new shows of 2024 on Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our picks for the most anticipated shows of 2024 include House of the Dragon, Yellowstone and Shogun
The Pixel Buds Pro are tougher than they look — here’s the proof
By Mike Prospero published
Here's what happened when our editor-in-chief accidentally left his Google Pixel Buds Pro in his jacket when it went in the laundry.
How to move your Fitbit account to a Google account
By Mike Prospero last updated
If you bought or were gifted a new Fitbit Charge 6, you'll need to switch your Fitbit account to a Google account. Here's how to do it.
This is one of the worst Wordle start words, according to The New York Times
By Mike Prospero published
The New York Times Wordlebot analyzed more than 500 million Wordles — here's what it learned.
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