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
Amazon Echo Show 15 with Fire TV hands-on — the biggest smart display gets better
By Mike Prospero published
Amazon is updating the Echo Show 15 with Fire TV; here's our impressions after we tested it.
CES 2023 — the biggest trends to watch
By Mike Prospero published
It's not just TVs. Here are four trends to look for at CES 2023.
Rad Power Bikes RadTrike test ride: A fun electric tricycle for adults
By Mike Prospero published
Everything you want to know about the Rad Power Bike RadTrike, a new electric tricycle
Best Cyber Monday deals under $25 — Roku Stick 50% off, Peacock for 99 cents and more
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best Cyber Monday deals under $25, including Amazon smart speakers, headphones and more
I test video doorbells for a living — and here are the best Cyber Monday video doorbell deals
By Mike Prospero last updated
Package detection is the best feature to look for with any video doorbell; these are our favorite models with the feature.
Solo Pi Fire review: Pizza over an open fire
By Mike Prospero published
The Solo Pi Fire is a fun accessory for a Solo Stove, but it doesn’t replace a standalone pizza oven.
DJI Mavic 3 Classic
By Mike Prospero published
Our hands-on with the DJI Mavic 3 Classic, a less expensive version of the older DJI Mavic 3.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) review
By Mike Prospero last updated
Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly immersive and realistic experience.
I just tried the self-transforming Optimus Prime Elite — and it’s amazing
By Mike Prospero last updated
We go hands-on with the Optimus Prime Elite, a self-transforming Transformer.
Blink Mini review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Blink Mini home security camera is a good option, but it’s not the best value for indoor cameras.
I've been using this leaf vacuum in my yard — and it's a game changer
By Mike Prospero last updated
Ever since I got a lawn vacuum, it's been my go-to tool for picking up leaves and acorns.
Unagi Model One electric scooter review
By Mike Prospero last updated
While pricey, the Unagi Model One is the best electric scooter, especially for getting up hills.
I used four different tools to get rid of leaves — here's what worked best
By Mike Prospero last updated
Over the years, I've tried four different tools to rake leaves. Here are the pros and cons of each.
Roku just launched a ton of cheap smart home devices — here’s the lineup
By Mike Prospero published
Roku launched a range of smart home devices — security cameras, video doorbells, and smart lights. Here's a rundown of all of them.
Google Pixel Tablet could kill smart displays — and tablets — as we know them
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Google Pixel Tablet's dock with built-in speakers should make this one of the best smart displays ever.
GoPro Hero11 Black review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The GoPro Hero11 Black combines a new large image sensor, excellent motion stabilization, and a great app in the best action camera around.
Google Home is finally catching up to Alexa and HomeKit — here's how
By Mike Prospero published
Google Home is getting a redesign and getting smarter about how you can use your smart home devices.
The 41 best '90s movies and where to stream them
By Marc McLaren last updated
The 1990s were a superb decade for cinema, with classic after classic hitting the big screen. So allow us to present the best '90s movies and show you where to stream them online today.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen) review
By Mike Prospero published
The Amazon Echo Dot was the best smart speaker for less than $50, though it's since been replaced. Plus, the $60 Echo Dot with Clock is still the better value.
Amazon launch event recap — Kindle Scribe, Halo Rise, Fire TV, Echo and more
By Mike Prospero last updated
Our live blog covered every Amazon product was it was announced at its fall hardware event.
Amazon just launched new Echo Dots, Echo Studio and Echo Auto — here's all the upgrades
By Mike Prospero last updated
Amazon announced new versions of the Echo Dot, Echo Dot with Clock and Echo Auto, and some under-the-hood improvements to the Echo Studio.
Fitbit Sense review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Fitbit Sense is about more than just getting in shape—it’s about getting healthy.
The Amazon Echo Show 15 is finally becoming the device it should be
By Mike Prospero published
Adding Fire TV to the Amazon Echo Show 15 makes this large smart display a much better device.