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
MacBook Air M1 vs. Dell XPS 13: Which laptop wins?
By Mike Prospero last updated
With its blazing new M1 processor, the new MacBook Air is a serious challenger to the Dell XPS 13’s throne.
I'm subscribing to Paramount Plus in April — here's why
By Mike Prospero published
There are two big reasons why I'm signing up for Peak TV in April.
What to watch in April 2024: 15 new movies and shows coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our guide on what to watch in April 2024 include 'Fallout,' 'Welcome to Wrexham' and 'Star Trek: Discovery'
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 gadgets, play music and more.
New on Paramount Plus in April 2024 — all the new shows and movies to watch
By Mike Prospero published
Everything coming to Paramount Plus in April, plus our recommendations of what to watch.
Best outdoor security cameras in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.
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.
Google Maps is getting a big upgrade in time for your summer vacation
By Mike Prospero last updated
Google Maps is adding lists of things you should see and do, and Circle to Search is getting a new feature.
Which home security camera has the best cloud storage plan?
By Mike Prospero last updated
Find out which company offers the best deal and most features for saving your home security camera footage in the cloud.
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.
5 best shows like '3 Body Problem' to stream right now
By Audrey Fox published
What to watch after you finish '3 Body Problem'
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.
Hurry! This Best Buy deal takes $800 off one of our favorite electric bikes
By Mike Prospero published
Get one of the best long-range electric bikes for 36% off its regular price.
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.
The best bike helmets in 2024
By John R. Quain, Mike Prospero last updated
Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets from Bell, Giro, Specialized and more.
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.
I love this outdoor pizza oven and it’s $70 off in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
By Mike Prospero published
One of the best pizza ovens I've tested is currently 20% off during the Amazon Big Spring Sales event.
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?
7 best Irish movies to watch for St. Patrick's Day
By Audrey Fox last updated
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate by streaming the best Irish movies
I had multiple people try the new Impossible hot dog vs. the real thing — here’s our verdict
By Mike Prospero published
Impossible Foods sent us a package of its new hot dogs. We put it to a taste test to see how it compared with traditional beef franks
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.
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.
This iPhone accessory was a lifesaver during my Disney vacation
By Mike Prospero published
A wireless battery charger saved the editor-in-chief at Tom's Guide from having to worry about his phone's battery life while visiting the Happiest Place on Earth.