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
![An electric bike in a backyard surrounded by grass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4ttkeRJpQ2YjkiFBdXbcb-320-80.jpg)
The best electric bikes of 2024
By Mike Prospero, Dan Cavallari last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
![Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ek2kyrb7BqbAZXepGvvVYL-320-80.jpg)
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.
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The best smart garage door openers in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best smart garage door openers on the market. Compare our recommendations and see which ones work with your smart home.
![GoPro Hero12 Black being usedl.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Aa7MdjKWDSaeqasqJPMh86-320-80.jpg)
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?
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The best iPhone lenses in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best iPhone lenses: Telephoto/zoom, macro and wide-angle lenses
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The best photo storage and sharing sites in 2024
By Marc McLaren last updated
Here are the best photo storage and sharing services for your photographs; create online photo albums; and show your photos to friends, family and art buyers.
![Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3eP9pBi2QZxoudRwWjdm83-320-80.jpg)
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.
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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.
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The best smart locks in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.
![Best Electric Scooters for Kids](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CEUTPZ9bSGZuMtPnHGokYW-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Google logo on the side of its HQ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ygKFeXPW5bxxbavy8ZeTbj-320-80.jpg)
Google announces surprise event for Aug. 13 — Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 expected
By Mike Prospero published
Everything we know about the Made by Google 2024 event.
![Insta360 X3 display](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ZXV8w6NKbLhhp6nvqMRef-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Avengers: Endgame Thanos snap scene, Frodo from Lord of the Rings and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EYirSXLphho7BAAeRMoLhf-320-80.jpg)
13 best movie moments of all time — here’s our favorites
By Dave Meikleham last updated
We're hugely passionate about cinema here at Tom's Guide, and some of our team have broken down the movie moments that mean the most to them.
![Echo Dot with Clock review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LSTpXUEqVCDDDAe5RCXRf-320-80.jpg)
'Remarkable' Alexa with AI could cost $5 to $10 a month — here's what it will do
By Mike Prospero published
Amazon is adding AI to Alexa, but it might cost as much as $10 per month to use the features.
![WWDC 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HhDwupabg3MjUmmGmVBnzf-320-80.png)
Here are the devices that will support Apple Intelligence — no older iPhones allowed
By Mike Prospero last updated
All the supported devices for Apple Intelligence - what you need to know
![Anker SOLIX PS400 Solar Panel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wX4c5MqyDbfMoC8fxJhbHh-320-80.jpg)
I’m taking my air conditioning off the grid this summer — here’s how
By Mike Prospero published
How I'm using renewable energy to save on electric utility costs this summer.
![Ikea smart blinds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b3uTSwxtb9fZNWRQYy6yhh-320-80.jpg)
These 7 smart home devices can save you money on your electric and water bills — here's how
By Mike Prospero last updated
How smart thermostats, air conditioners, lights, water meters, and more can save you money
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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.
![Blink Outdoor 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VivxyeZQRYjs2vrfhGWECF-320-80.jpg)
Blink security cameras are getting this new feature to make them even more useful
By Mike Prospero published
Blink Moments should make sifting through multiple video clips from your security cameras and video doorbells much easier.
![ChatGPT app on iPhone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jN3EBZbAaLRko8gjF6Uj9h-320-80.jpg)
ChatGPT was down due to major outage — here's what happened
By Mike Prospero last updated
ChatGPT is back after a 2.5-hour outage took it out of service on Monday afternoon. Here's what we know about what went down.
![Sean Connery and Harrison Ford are tied up in a fiery room in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mUjNHR2cChVRJp5maTvMQ3-320-80.jpg)
I’m a dad, and these are my 7 favorite movies to watch for Father’s Day
By Mike Prospero published
The best dad movies to watch to celebrate Father's Day
![GoPro Hero12 Black being usedl.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAg8dsDYwDJJhh7BzVqghn-320-80.jpg)
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.
![man pouring beer out of iGulu F1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DxrLZookvrJvDHtkSzMiB8-320-80.jpg)
iGulu F1 home brew kit review: Just add water and wait for the magic to happen
By Mike Prospero last updated
The iGulu F1 home brew kit is dead simple to use, and makes good beer. But it’s not cheap, and there’s a limited selection of what you can make.