Mike Prospero

Michael A. Prospero is the deputy editor at Tom’s Guide overseeing the home, smart home, drones, and fitness/wearables categories, as well as all buying guides and other evergreen content. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine or some other cooking gadget.

Articles by: Mike Prospero

Best smart speakers in 2022

By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero published 26 January 22

The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home gadgets, play music and more.

(L to R) Nick Mohammed, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt in Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso season 3 — best shows to watch while we wait

By Henry T. Casey, Marc McLaren, Mike Prospero, Kelly Woo published 25 January 22

Tired of rewatching Ted Lasso while you wait for season 3? We've got a range of replacements to help tide you over.

Idris Elba getting out of a car in Luther

25 best British shows you can watch in the U.S.

By Kelly Woo, Paul Wagenseil, Tom Pritchard, Marc McLaren, Marshall Honorof, Henry T. Casey, Alex Wawro, Mike Prospero published 23 January 22

Our list of the best British shows available for streaming in the U.S. ranges from dramatic cop shows to beloved sci-fi series.

Ring Always Home Cam drone: What is it, and how to sign up for an invitation

By Mike Prospero published 21 January 22

Ring's newest home security camera can fly to the source of trouble

Cowboy 4 electric bike hands-on: This is one smart electric bike

By Mike Prospero published 21 January 22

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I took the Cowboy 4 electric bike for a spin around Central Park; here's what I think of this smart bike.

Best Logitech webcams in 2022

By Mike Prospero, Terri Williams published 20 January 22

Logitech makes nearly a dozen webcams. Which is best for you?

Google AR headset reportedly coming — everything we know so far

By Mike Prospero published 20 January 22

Google could be making its own augmented-reality headset. Here's what we know.

Fitbit Sense vs. Fitbit Versa 3: Which smartwatch is best for you?

By Mike Prospero published 20 January 22

Here's how the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 stack up

10 coolest things the Amazon Echo Show can do

By Mike Prospero published 19 January 22

The Echo Show’s camera and touch screen combine to let you do things the regular Echo can’t. Here are our favorite features.

How to control your Sonos speakers with Alexa

By Michael Gowan, Mike Prospero published 19 January 22

Here's how to connect Sonos with Amazon's voice assistant.

Best drones in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 18 January 22

Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) review

By Mike Prospero published 18 January 22

Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly immersive and realistic experience.

I finally found a show to tide me over until Ted Lasso season 3

By Mike Prospero published 15 January 22

Looking for a show to carry you on until Ted Lasso season 3? Try All Creatures Great and Small.

Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs 4th Gen: What should you buy?

By Mike Prospero published 14 January 22

When picking between the Amazon Echo Dot 3 vs. 4, there’s one model you should definitely choose.

The best electric bikes of 2022

By Mike Prospero, John R. Quain published 12 January 22

The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.

Best home security cameras in 2022: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models

By Mike Prospero, Katie Mortram published 11 January 22

Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.

Chromecast with Google TV review

By Mike Prospero published 11 January 22

Get the Chromecast with Google TV if you want an excellent streaming device with Google Assistant built in.

Best electric scooters for kids: A buying guide for parents

By Mike Prospero published 11 January 22

Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.

The new Samsung Home Hub is what the Amazon Echo Show 15 should be

By Mike Prospero published 8 January 22

Samsung's new Home Hub tablet, which lets you control all your smart home devices, should be the new standard for smart home hubs.

CES 2022 news: laptops, TVs, EVs and more

By Mike Prospero published 7 January 22

Everything you need to know about CES 2022, from the biggest news to how to register plus trends to watch.

The weirdest gadgets of CES 2022

By Mike Prospero, Marc McLaren published 7 January 22

From dog translators to color-changing cars, these were the oddest things we saw at CES 2022.

Matter could fix the worst thing about HomeKit

By Mike Prospero published 7 January 22

Matter could give HomeKit users a lot more choice when it comes to smart home devices.

Best smart light switches in 2022

By Mike Prospero published 6 January 22

Smart switches connect to your home Wi-Fi network, letting you control your lights with a phone, tablet or voice-controlled smart speaker.

Image showing a woman talking into a smartphone in a tripod

How to use your phone as a webcam

By Mike Prospero published 6 January 22

No need to go out and buy a new gadget; here's how to use your phone as a webcam.

I just tried Liteboxer VR for Oculus Quest 2 — and it actually makes working out fun

By Mike Prospero published 6 January 22

Liteboxer VR for the Oculus Rift is a great way to get your sweat on without a lot of equipment

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