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
![John Krasinski as Jack Ryan in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan season 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tDfxDN8pEn5jMP2cCiLFE4-320-80.jpg)
Jack Ryan season 4: What to expect
By Mike Prospero published
We try to divine what happens in Jack Ryan season 4 based on the Tom Clancy novels.
![segway electric scooter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wyuteuMRCu3Aem8vSawSF-320-80.jpg)
Help me, Tom's Guide! What electric scooter should I buy for my kid?
By Mike Prospero last updated
What's the best electric scooter for a student returning to college?
![Woman riding Brompton Electric C Line Explore](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YmCfwVycQF8xTjojpRMUmH-320-80.jpg)
7 safety tips when buying, using, and storing electric bikes
By Mike Prospero published
We spoke to an expert on safety tips when buying, storing, and charging electric bikes.
![Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens in Justified: City Primeval](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EcbkDvKJ6qZAPxor8nzXNa-320-80.jpg)
What to watch in July 2023: 12 new TV shows and movies on Netflix, Max, Paramount Plus and more
By Kelly Woo published
July has something for everyone to binge-watch. We've got the 15 shows and movies that need to be on your radar.
![A tablet with the Hulu logo surrounded by popcorn, soda, headphones and a cactus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bFkvd2uhEytsNeKPmZnV9N-320-80.jpg)
5 reasons why you should get Hulu in July
By Mike Prospero published
Hulu has something for everyone in July, whether you love sharks, the 90s, music, or Timothy Olyphant.
![PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 18: A view of the Comcast offices on August 18, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Comcast Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses: Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast is also a limited partner with venture capital firm Comcast Ventures and is the majority owner of the sports and entertainment company Comcast-Spectacor.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSqeXsfxtoBTpUcE9vzA4R-320-80.jpg)
Xfinity just gave me another reason to switch to Verizon Fios
By Mike Prospero published
Comcast just took away free Peacock access for its Xfinity Internet subscribers. What gives?
![Insta360 Go 2 on cat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GUP5dp8vRgvdGtqQEPfroQ-320-80.jpg)
I strapped an action camera on my cat — check out what he saw
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Insta360 Go 2 is the perfect size for a pet. I put one on my cat to record his travels.
![Insta360 Go 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vEEhyuwkZhcpbriNGJWtDC-320-80.jpg)
Insta360 Go 3 review
By Peter Wolinski, Mike Prospero published
The Insta360 Go 3 action camera delivers a lot of excellent features for its tiny size.
![NIU KQI3 Max parked on sidewalk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jGx9R4mStc3K4gruUBRbdZ-320-80.jpg)
I test electric scooters for a living and here are my top 5 buying tips
By Mike Prospero published
Here are 5 things to consider when buying an electric scooter
![iPhone Flip foldable iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2CrTzU6eYezxuuQWvXXo7-320-80.jpg)
Why the iPhone 15 needs to be a foldable phone
By Mike Prospero published
Samsung and Google have foldable phones, so where is Apple's?
![Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P2bwmCnsbfsPV3v8pWMu3m-320-80.jpg)
How to delete an Alexa profile
By Mike Prospero published
A step-by-step guide on how to remove an Alexa profile from your Amazon account.
![A Google AI logo is on a phone held in a hand, in front of a Google Logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YRBs9HzxHdgM9SVAtQ2ko3-320-80.jpg)
Google announces big AI upgrades — including identifying skin conditions
By Mike Prospero published
Google is unleashing a ton of new AI upgrades including virtual try-on, AI search updates and Immersive View improvements.
![Paramount Plus on a TV screen with a bowl of popcorn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/67iTm5B6YwWuP3GvAh63fm-320-80.jpg)
9 reasons to subscribe to Paramount Plus this month
By Mike Prospero published
Here's why June might be a good time to subscribe to Paramount Plus.
![VisionOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CpPpX63hVGnWhiSdPhBy9j-320-80.png)
VisionOS — Everything we know about the Apple Vision Pro’s platform
By Mike Prospero published
VisionOS is the name of the operating system powering Apple's Vision Pro headset. Here's all that it will do.
![HomeKit widget on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WKKTNBQak6nEGmpJkSQP84-320-80.jpg)
What I want to see out of Apple's iOS 17 new smart display feature
By Mike Prospero published
A new iOS 17 feature could turn your iPhone into a smart display, but it could be so much more.
![Amazon sign on a building](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrSxxqz4mRqmA9AAYq5Saa-320-80.jpg)
Amazon fined $30 million for Alexa child privacy and Ring violations
By Mike Prospero last updated
Amazon will pay $30 million to settle privacy allegations for its Ring security cameras and Alexa recordings of children.
![Trek Fetch+4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bFpfvNFwC7EUjMsT4MQRHU-320-80.jpg)
Trek Fetch+4 hands-on: What it's like to ride Trek's first electric cargo bike
By Mike Prospero published
Not yet ratedI took the Trek Fetch+4 cargo bike on a ride through New York. Here's what I thought of the company's first e-cargo bike.
![Dragonfly scooter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aCBjkMkj9L7mBWHhgJuoAi-320-80.jpg)
I rode this crazy 4-wheel offroad scooter — but is it worth $4,000?
By Mike Prospero published
We took a test ride of the 4-wheeled Dragonfly electric scooter, designed for on- and offroad fun, but costs a steep $4,000.
![Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso in Ted Lasso season 3 episode 10 "International Break"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G6D3nLqDVpMw35MNYdvdXY-320-80.jpg)
I'm worried Ted Lasso is turning into Game of Thrones
By Mike Prospero published
Despite hour-long episodes, Ted Lasso season 3 has been trying to do too much with the time it has left.
![Keanu Reeves as John Wick, standing in a crowd of people with neon in the background in John Wick: Chapter 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M8uV6H2RRz5uNm2TzyBsoJ-320-80.jpg)
9 best movies like John Wick on Netflix, Max, Hulu, Prime Video and more
By Henry T. Casey published
Once you're all Baba Yaga'd out, we've got seven movies that serve similar kinds of action — but each with a different twist.
![Tom's Hardware AI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZmkLJJu3HJqAd9CKE8xr2h-320-80.jpg)
Tom’s Hardware unveils its own AI chatbot: Meet HammerBot
By Mike Prospero published
Tom's Hardware's new AI searchbot helps you answer questions you may have about PCs and components
![Solo Stove Mesa XL](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eMqtAokuo495UX3pDpga3N-320-80.jpg)
Solo Stove Mesa XL review: The best tabletop fire pit
By Mike Prospero last updated
I tested both the Solo Stove Mesa and Solo Stove Mesa XL tabletop fire pits to see which is the best.
![Google Pixel Tablet vs Nest Hub Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fu2LNhWxiqsCNCLG3x3efK-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel Tablet vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which is best for you?
By Mike Prospero published
The Google Pixel Tablet and Google Nest Hub Max may look similar, but there are a number of big differences. Here's how to pick the one that's best for you.