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
Lego Cyber Monday deals are here: These are my personal favorites
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Cyber Monday Lego deals are here, and you can make big savings on some of the best Lego sets around.
My cat is internet famous thanks to this action camera — and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
By Mike Prospero published
The Insta360 Go 3S is the ideal camera for seeing what your cat does outside, and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
Massive Black Friday smart home sale at Amazon — 15 best sales you can still get on Ring, Echo, Blink and more
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best Black Friday smart home deals on products we've tested.
The best Black Friday Lego deals starting at $9
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best Black Friday Lego deals
The best electric scooters in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.
I've been reviewing electric scooters for 5 years and these are the best Black Friday deals
By Mike Prospero published
I've tested a lot of electric scooters over the years, and these are the best Black Friday deals on ones I actually like.
I've tested the best pizza ovens, and these are the 9 best Black Friday deals I've found
By Mike Prospero last updated
After trying out different pizza ovens, these are the best Black Friday pizza oven deals on models I've tested and recommend.
This Dutch Oven has become a workhorse in my kitchen — and it's $75 off for Black Friday
By Mike Prospero published
I've tested this cast iron Dutch Oven, and it's $75 off for Black Friday.
How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' online
By Mike Prospero last updated
Everything you need to know to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving', no matter where you are.
Best Black Friday Ring doorbell deals 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best deals that we've found on Ring's video doorbells and home security cameras in these early Black Friday sales.
Every streaming service you need to watch the remaining NFL games in 2024 — and how much it'll cost — and how much it'll cost
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
The NFL is going to stream its games on many different streaming services this year; here are the services you'll need, and how much it will cost.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: Smart display and TV in one
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Amazon Echo Show 15 puts Alexa on a wall and gives you a big screen with helpful widgets, but the sound could be better.
Best outdoor pizza ovens 2024: Tested and rated
By Mike Prospero last updated
We tested the best pizza ovens for your backyard.
These smart rope lights totally transformed my kid's bedroom — and they're under $50 for Black Friday
By Mike Prospero published
The GE Cync Neon Rope Lights can change all sorts of color, respond to music, work with every major smart home platform, and weren't too hard to put up, either.
Best video doorbells in 2024: Ring, Nest, Arlo and more tested
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.
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?
The best digital photo frames in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
iPhone 16 Camera Control — here's everything it can do
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 lets you get to the camera quicker and adjust settings, as well as access Visual Intelligence
I analyzed every Wordle answer to look for patterns — here's what I found
By Marc McLaren last updated
Wordle is a game about words, but numbers can help you beat it. We've delved into the data to find the most useful patterns.
Best universal remotes in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are our favorite picks for controlling all your entertainment devices.
The best electric bikes of 2024 expert tested and rated
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
This in-home composter has been a game-changer for my kitchen
By Mike Prospero published
I tested the Luma Kitchen Composter for a few weeks to see how it compares with an old-school outdoor composter.
The best smart displays in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best smart displays, from Echo Show devices with Alexa to the Google Nest Hub speakers with Google Assistant.
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