
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

I spent the last two weeks testing Alexa+ — here's 2 things that impressed me, and 1 that needs work
By Mike Prospero published
I spent the past two weeks testing out Alexa+, Amazon's AI-augmented voice assistant. Here's what I discovered.

Best water leak detectors
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best water leak detectors can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs, but which one is right for you?

Exclusive: Segway's Xafari ebike now comes in a bold new color — here's your first look
By Mike Prospero published
Segway is now offering its first electric bike in a bright new color

I just rode a $2,000 electric scooter designed by Formula One engineers — and I'm actually tempted to buy it
By Mike Prospero published
I took the $2000 Bo Model-M electric scooter for a ride in Brooklyn; here's what I thought.

Which home security camera has the best cloud storage plan?
By Mike Prospero last updated
Find out which company offers the best deal and most features for saving your home security camera footage in the cloud.

Best budget electric bikes in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.

The only thing I'm buying on Prime Day is the Breville Bambino Plus for $100 off — here's why
By Mike Prospero published
This excellent espresso machine is $100 off for Prime Day.

Belkin is killing off a bunch of Wemo smart home devices — see if yours is on the list
By Mike Prospero published
Belkin will be ending support for a number of Wemo products in January — see if yours is on the list.

I'm going to drain my bank account with these 15 Lego Prime Day deals
By Mike Prospero published
Lego Prime Day deals are here, offering major discounts on some of the best Lego sets around.

Get cooking with these 10 Prime Day induction cooktop deals starting at $49
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are nine of the best Prime Day deals on induction ranges and cooktops

Ring doorbell Prime Day deals: The 10 best sales on video doorbells and security cameras we've tested
By Mike Prospero last updated
Amazon is offering big discounts on Ring video doorbells and home security cameras for Prime Day — these are the deals I recommend.

Best Ring doorbell: Which Ring Video Doorbell should you buy?
By Mike Prospero last updated
Ring's video doorbells offer night vision, motion detection, and two-way communication. But which one is right for you?

I've tested all the top electric scooters — and these are the 7 best Prime Day deals
By Mike Prospero published
The 7 best electric scooter deals we've found for Prime Day

I've been riding the Urtopia Joy Carbon e-bike for two months - and it's currently $1,200 off
By Mike Prospero published
I've been riding the Urtopia Joy Carbon e-bike for two months, and you can purchase it on sale for $1,200 off the original price.

Forget Prime Day — I just bought this DeWalt miter saw for 40% off at Lowes
By Mike Prospero published
The DeWalt 12-inch 15-Amp Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Corded Miter Saw is currently $399 at Lowe's

I’ve been using Breville’s portable induction stove for 2 weeks — and now I want to replace my gas range
By Mike Prospero published
I tested the Breville Control Freak Home induction cooktop for two weeks, and now I'm ready to replace my gas range.

I've been testing smart air conditioners for more than 7 years — here's my top 3 picks to keep your house cool this summer
By Mike Prospero last updated
My three favorite window air conditioners, based on nearly a decade of testing.

The three things you need to look for when buying a smart lock
By Mike Prospero published
When shopping for a smart lock, here are three things you need to think about.

Are smart blinds worth it?
By Mike Prospero published
Smart Blinds are some of the more expensive smart home devices; are they worth the cost?

How to save money when buying smart home devices
By Mike Prospero published
When outfitting your smart home, it's easy to overspend. Here are three tips to ensure you don't break the bank.

35 summer movies we can’t wait to see in theaters, Netflix and more
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here are the 35 summer movies you have to see in theaters or on streaming services, from 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' to 'Superman' and more.

I took the Cybertruck of electric scooters for a test ride — 3 things I like, 1 thing I don't
By Mike Prospero published
The Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter looks like nothing else out there. I took it for a test ride to see how it handled.

The first trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic with Jeremy Allen White just dropped and I couldn't be more excited
By Mike Prospero published
The first trailer for "Springsteen: Deliver me from Nowhere" is now online.
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