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
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.
The best electric bikes of 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
Best smart light switches in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Smart switches let you control your lights with a phone or voice assistant, and can save you money by turning your lights off when you're not home.
I drove a remote control car using the Meta Quest 3 — and it's the closest I'll ever get to NASCAR
By Mike Prospero published
The Real Racer R/C car is a lot more fun when paired with the Meta Quest 3.
Ring vs. Nest: Ring Video Doorbell and Nest Doorbell (battery) compared
By Mike Prospero last updated
For many, the top video doorbell comes down to Ring vs. Nest. Here's how the two compare on price, video quality and features.
10 coolest things the Amazon Echo Show can do
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Echo Show’s camera and touch screen combine to let you do things the regular Echo can’t. Here are our favorite features.
Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro’s new square video is a big improvement over its other video doorbells.
Best outdoor smart plugs in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Control your outdoor lights via your smartphone, set schedules, and even sync them to other smart home devices.
Best action cameras in 2024
By Peter Wolinski, Mike Prospero last updated
We’ve reviewed the best action cameras for capturing all your outdoor adventures.
Best 360 cameras in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best 360 cameras offer ease of use, water resistance, video quality, and field of view: We’ve tested and ranked the best ones for you.
Amazon is losing billions of dollars on Alexa and Echo. Here’s 3 ways it can turn things around.
By Mike Prospero published
Amazon has sold its smart speakers cheaply, hoping for a long-term payoff that hasn't come. Here's how it can reverse that trend.
Best outdoor security cameras in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.
Going on vacation this summer? This is the one smart home device you need to get — and it's less than $50
By Mike Prospero published
A smart water leak detector can help prevent a major problem while you're on vacation.
The 11 best Olympics movies and where to watch them online
By Mike Prospero, Philip Michaels, Kelly Woo last updated
Our 11 favorite movies about the summer and winter Olympics.
The 35 best Prime Day deals on products we've reviewed that you can still get
By Mike Prospero last updated
We've tested every product on this list of Prime Day deals, so you know they're not crap.
I've reviewed a lot of pizza ovens, and these are the 5 best Prime Day deals on our favorite models
By Mike Prospero published
The best pizza oven deals on models we've tested and recommend.
This portable power station lets me take my AC off the grid — and it's $1,400 off for Prime Day
By Mike Prospero last updated
Portable power station will help keep your lights on during — and after — a storm, and many are on sale for Prime Day.
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 Prime Day ebike and e-scooter deals — 15 sales I recommend now
By TJ Fink last updated
Looking to liven up your daily commute? Here are 15 Prime Day ebike and escooter deals that'll put some wind through your hair.
This $200 pepper grinder — yes, $200 — is on sale for Prime Day
By Mike Prospero published
The MANNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon is on sale for 20% off its regular price for Prime Day.
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