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
NIU KQi 100P review: The best cheap electric scooter
By Mike Prospero published
If you’re looking for a cheap electric scooter, the NIU KQi 100P should be on your short list. It costs less than $400, yet offers a comfortable ride and a good range for the price.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.
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 home security cameras in 2024: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
Every streaming service you need to watch NFL games in 2024 — and how much it'll cost
By Mike Prospero, Malcolm McMillan last updated
The NFL is going to stream its games on three different streaming services this year; here are the services you'll need, and how much it will cost.
Best universal remotes in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are our favorite picks for controlling all your entertainment devices.
One of the best sous vide machines is about to soak you for more money
By Mike Prospero published
Anova will start charging a subscription to use its sous vide app, but existing users will be grandfathered in.
Best smart speakers in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
Best electric scooters for kids in 2024: A buying guide for parents
By Mike Prospero last updated
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.
The RayNeo Air 2S and PocketTV could be the perfect travel companion — except for one thing
By Mike Prospero published
The RayNeo Air 2S AR glasses and the Google-powered PocketTV puts a virtual theater in front of your eyes.
Google Pixel Watch 3 hands-on review: Finally
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Not yet ratedAt last, a bigger size
The best webcams in 2024 — tested and rated
By Dave Meikleham last updated
Here are the best webcams you can buy, based on our hands-on testing and review of the best models from Logitech, Razer and more.
Best GoPro camera in 2024
By Mike Prospero, Peter Wolinski last updated
With several different models, which is the best GoPro camera for your needs?
Best outdoor pizza ovens 2024: Tested and rated
By Mike Prospero last updated
We tested the best pizza ovens for your backyard.
Best drones in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.
The best smart home devices in 2024
By Mike Prospero, Hunter Fenollol last updated
The best smart home devices can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to cutting edge light bulbs.
Google is using AI to make its Nest security cameras a lot smarter — here’s how
By Mike Prospero last updated
Google's smart home platform is getting a lift from Gemini AI, which will bring smarter security cameras and a more conversational Assistant. Here's what to expect.
Fitbit Charge 6 review: a brilliant tracker, now with more Google
By Jane McGuire, Mike Prospero last updated
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a worthy upgrade to its predecessor, with a reinstated side button, access to useful Google apps, and top-tier fitness and sleep tracking.
RIP Chromecast — the new Google TV Streamer is here
By Mike Prospero last updated
Not yet ratedOur first look at Google's new streaming device, which has improved support for AI and smart home devices.
The best smart home hubs of 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best smart home hubs and controllers based on our testing and reviews.
Best smart thermostats in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best smart thermostats that will intelligently heat and cool your home and save you money.
Best budget electric bikes in 2024
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 best electric bikes of 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
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