Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. 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

By Mike Prospero Published
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.

By Mike Prospero Published
Prime Day is a good time to pick up a robotic pool cleaner on sale, just in time for the summer.

By Mike Prospero Published
I found 15 Prime Day Lego deals that I'd either buy for myself or for a kid's present.

By Mike Prospero Published
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.

By Mike Prospero Published
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.

By James Frew Last updated
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.

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.

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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.

By Mike Prospero Published
Apple is launching enhanced parental controls to its devices. Here's what's coming this year to your kid's iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.

By Mike Prospero Published
I hopped on the latest Instagram trend of building a hardware store lightsaber, and now I can't wait to make more

By Mike Prospero Published
I put the Insta360 Go 3S on my cat — here's the video it captured

By Mike Prospero Published
How much are you paying for your phone plan? I reexamined mine, and realized I could save over $600 a year.

By Mike Prospero Published
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.

By Mike Prospero Published
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.

By Mike Prospero Published
Can cardboard prevent weeds from cropping up in your garden? I tried it in mine, and it worked better than I thought.

By Mike Prospero Published
RecommendedI've been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker for a week and it sounds amazing, but faces some real competition from established players

By Mike Prospero Published
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

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The best outdoor security cameras for keeping tabs on your home and yard.

By Mike Prospero Published
Do you really need your Amazon Prime subscription? I looked at what we were using it for, and realized I could save myself $139 a year.

By Mike Prospero Published
Subscriptions for video doorbells and security cameras can cost upwards of $100 per year. These cameras are just as good — and don't require a subscription.

By Mike Prospero Published
I took the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses out to a ballgame to see how they would do while watching America's pastime.

By Mike Prospero Published
The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker looks to compete with Sonos and Apple in the smart speaker space; I got an early first look (and listen).

By Mike Prospero Published
RecommendedThe Worx Landroid is a capable and pretty affordable robot lawnmower for those with smaller yards.
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