Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer
Exclusive: How Apple made the 15-inch MacBook Air
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
What went into the making of the new MacBook Air 15-inch? Apple's Kate Bergeron and Laura Meta sit down with Tom's Guide to share the secrets behind this machine.
Apple Vision Pro — I asked 3 analysts who tried it if this headset will fly or flop
By Mark Spoonauer published
Three analysts who tried the Apple Vision Pro believe it's technically very impressive, but it will live or die based on what apps developers bring to this new spatial computer.
The Apple Vision Pro is the official start of the post-iPhone era
By Mark Spoonauer published
This new spatial computer proves Tim Cook’s Apple can innovate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 launching late July at Unpacked in South Korea
By Mark Spoonauer published
Samsung is holding the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in late July in Seoul for the first time, which is where we should see the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 launch.
My favorite iOS 17 feature is genius — and it will save you time
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Live Voicemail feature in iOS 17 will let you see a real-time transcription of what callers are saying, so you can decide if it's worth picking up.
I wore the Apple Vision Pro — and it's truly amazing (and a bit unsettling)
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Apple Vision Pro headset is incredibly intuitive and delivers compelling 3D video and immersive apps, but the best is yet to come.
Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset is a make-or-break moment for VR and AR
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Apple Vision Pro headset could be coolest and most compelling VR/AR device yet, but that doesn't mean people will buy it.
Motorola Razr+ 2023 — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new Motorola Razr+ looks like a compelling foldable flip phone for the money. Here's the pros and cons based on what we know so far.
Google is exploring flip-style foldables in addition to Pixel Fold
By Mark Spoonauer published
Google's first foldable phone is a book-style design in the Pixel Fold, but it's open to flip-style devices as well.
5 ways the Apple Reality Pro headset can prove the skeptics wrong
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Apple Reality Pro headset is expected to cost $3,000, but it still has a real shot at reinventing the category.
Google Pixel Fold — 5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Google Pixel Fold looks like a promising foldable, but there's some reasons to pass. Here's the pros and cons.
5 reasons the Pixel Fold will steal the show at Google I/O 2023
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Google Pixel Fold should make the foldable phone category exciting again by providing the world's thinnest design and some real competition for Samsung
Google Pixel Tablet specs and price just leaked on Amazon — everything we know
By Mark Spoonauer published
The specs and pricing for the Google Pixel Tablet have leaked ahead of its official unveiling.
I'm skipping the iPhone 14 Pro Max for iPhone 15 Pro Max — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is one of the best phones we've tested. So why hold out until the fall for an iPhone 15 Pro Max? Because of several key upgrades.
3 ways Google Pixel Fold could beat Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
We could finally see some competition in the foldable phone space if rumors about the Pixel Fold are accurate. Here's how Google's rumored phone could top the Galaxy Z Fold.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 design just leaked with massive cover display
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A new set of Galaxy Z Flip 5 renders show a much bigger cover display to help you do more with the screen closed.
iPhone 15 USB-C port now looks confirmed — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple MFi USB-C cables and USB-C EarPods are reportedly entering mass production ahead of the new iPhone 15 launch.
iPhone 15 Pro biggest design change just revealed in new CAD renders
By Mark Spoonauer published
A new set of CADs for the iPhone 15 Pro show the Action button that replaces the ringer switch and the camera bump for the Pro and Pro Max.
AI chatbots aren't the problem — we are
By Mark Spoonauer published
Between fake kidnappings using voice cloning and fake interviews with celebrities, we are learning terrifying things about what AI can do in the wrong hands.
LG Gram Style review (16-inch, 2023)
By Mark Spoonauer published
The LG Gram Style is a stunningly light 16-inch laptop with a head-turning iridescent design and brilliant OLED display, but its performance doesn’t quite match the looks or price.
This 16-inch laptop is so light it's almost scary
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The LG Gram Style is a stunning portable laptop for a 16-inch display, and its iridescent design and OLED display will definitely turn heads.
iPhone 14 Pro 6 months later: Buy now or wait for iPhone 15 Pro?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 14 Pro is a great flagship phone, but the iPhone 15 Pro promises some major upgrades. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
iPhone 15 Pro Max could blow away iPhone 15 Pro — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is tipped to offer a new periscope zoom lens with a 5-6x optical zoom.
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