Latest articles by Mike Prospero
I'm seriously allergic to poison ivy — this Gemini feature helps me when I'm weeding
There are a lot of three-leaved plants; this Google Gemini feature helps me know which is poison ivy, and which is safe to touch.
I've been riding and reviewing electric scooters for nearly a decade — these are the 7 Prime Day deals I recommend
I've tested the best electric scooters for nearly 10 years, and these are the 7 best Prime Day deals I've seen.
Forget Ring — these security cameras don't require a subscription and are on sale for Prime Day, starting at just $17
These security cameras and video doorbells don't require a subscription and are on sale for Prime Day.
Google Home Speaker review: modest upgrades, but Gemini is the star
Aside from its design, the Google Home Speaker isn't a huge upgrade over the Nest Audio, and you can get all the same Gemini features on both devices.
Reflecting pool filled with algae? This pool cleaning robot is $500 off for Prime Day
Prime Day is a good time to pick up a robotic pool cleaner on sale, just in time for the summer.
I've been building Lego sets for more than 40 years, and these are the 15 Prime Day Lego deals I'd get
I found 15 Prime Day Lego deals that I'd either buy for myself or for a kid's present.
I’ve been riding the Segway Muxi for two months, and I’ve never received as many comments as I have with any other ebike
RecommendedThe Segway Muxi is a fun, small e-cargo bike with some incredibly unique styling and good safety and security features, but we wish it had a front shock absorber.
I’ve been using the Gozney Dome XL (gen 2) for 6 months — and it’s the last pizza oven you'll ever own
Editor's ChoiceI've been using the Gozney Dome XL 2 for nearly half a year, and it's practically perfect — though it's perhaps too much oven if you're just starting out.
This Stihl hand pruner has been so popular with my neighbors that one of them is buying it for her husband for Father’s Day
I've been using the Stihl GTA 30 pruner for over a month, and it's become one of the most popular tools among my neighbors.
These are the 3 best smart thermostats we've tested to control your home's temperature and bring down energy costs
We've tested the best smart thermostats to help you find the right model for your home, with options from Honeywell, Ecobee and Nest for all budgets.
Best video doorbells in 2026: Ring, Nest, Wyze and more tested
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.
Tom's Guide to the World Cup
Everything you need to know about watching every FIFA World Cup 2026 game, plus tips, advice and deals on the best TVs, soundbars and more.
Apple Time Allowance adds more parental controls to its devices in iOS 27 — here's what's new
Apple is launching enhanced parental controls to its devices. Here's what's coming this year to your kid's iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Best home security cameras in 2026: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
I made my own lightsaber for $50 in hardware store parts and now I feel like a Lowe-key Jedi
I hopped on the latest Instagram trend of building a hardware store lightsaber, and now I can't wait to make more
I put an action cam on my cat and let him roam wild — here's what he saw
I put the Insta360 Go 3S on my cat — here's the video it captured
I downgraded my Verizon phone plan — and am now saving more than $600 a year
How much are you paying for your phone plan? I reexamined mine, and realized I could save over $600 a year.
The 7 smart home devices I'm using to keep my house safe and secure this summer — and most cost less than $100
If you're planning to take a trip this summer, add these smart home devices to your checklist so you can keep tabs on your house while you're away.
Meta has five months to fix these 3 things before its Ray-Bans get smoked by Google's Intelligent Eyewear
Based on what I saw from the Google I/O presentation, Meta needs to add these three things to its smart glasses before Intelligent Eyewear launches this fall.
I tried the viral 'cardboard method' in my raised garden bed — and it totally worked
Can cardboard prevent weeds from cropping up in your garden? I tried it in mine, and it worked better than I thought.
The best digital photo frames in 2026
We've tested scores of digital photo frames to bring you what we think are the best options for you or as a gift.
I’ve been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra speaker for a week — Sonos has some real competition
RecommendedI've been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker for a week and it sounds amazing, but faces some real competition from established players
I rode this electric bike over 100 miles — and it let me ditch my car (and high gas prices) for all sorts of trips
Editor's ChoiceI've been riding the Aventon Abound LR for over a month, and it's eliminated a number of car trips — and high gas prices
