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

I tested two smart coolers side-by-side, and this is the one worth your money
By Mike Prospero published
I tested the Anker Solix EverFrost 2 vs. EcoFlow Glacier side by side to see which smart cooler is the best for your summer outings.

Want to win Father's Day? Get your dad this electric chainsaw.
By Mike Prospero last updated
Looking for a Father's Day gift? I tested Stihl's newest battery-powered chainsaw.

watchOS 26 announced — Workout Buddy and all the new features for your Apple Watch
By Mike Prospero published
Here's everything that was announced for Watch OS 26

Midea recalls 1.7 million U-shaped air conditioners over mold concerns - what to do
By Mike Prospero published
Midea has recalled 1.7 million of its U-shaped window air conditioners over potential mold risks. How to know if yours is affected, and how to get a refund.

Best electric scooters for kids in 2025: 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.

Adobe Photoshop for Android is finally here — how to get it
By Mike Prospero published
Adobe has launched Photoshop for Android phones. Here's what it does and how to download it.

Best home security cameras in 2025: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.

Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker
By Jason England last updated
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 GPU is now on sale after being unveiled at Computex! Here's where you can buy it.

I love watching birds with the Bird Buddy smart feeder — and it's 40% off
By Mike Prospero published
The Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder and Smart Hummingbird Feeder are on sale for up to 40% off.

Ooni's founder on pizza ovens, mixers, and his favorite toppings
By Mike Prospero published
We sat down with the founder of Ooni to talk all things pizza

I exercised with the Meta Quest 3 and FitXR for two weeks — 3 things I learned
By Mike Prospero published
I worked out with the Meta Quest 3 and FitXR app; here's what I learned.

‘Andor’ ending, explained — how the series finale leads up to ‘Rogue One’
By Mike Prospero published
Here's what happens in the final episodes of 'Andor' season 2

Segway Ninebot eKickscooter Max G3 review
By Mike Prospero published
The Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 offers a great range and a smooth ride, making it the best option for those who have to travel long distances.

Best Wordle alternatives and Wordle clones
By Marc McLaren last updated
There are thousands of word games available online, but most are pretty bad. Here are our favorite Wordle alternatives and clones.

I rode this electric bike 40 miles through every borough in New York City — 5 things I learned
By Mike Prospero published
I rode an electric cargo bike with my kid through all five boroughs of New York - here's how it went.

Rad Power is replacing its most popular electric bike — here's what's new
By Mike Prospero published
Rad Power is replacing its most popular ebike with three new models; here's what you'll get with the new RadRunner along with its price.

Best smart thermostats in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best smart thermostats that will intelligently heat and cool your home and save you money.

I've been using this robot vacuum for 4 months, and it's shockingly good at picking up pet hair from my dog and 2 cats
By Mike Prospero published
A splurge robot vacuum actually worth the price

Arlo's cheapest home security cameras just got a big upgrade for Apple users
By Mike Prospero published
Arlo's Essential home security cameras now work with Apple Home.

I just tried out the Fellow Espresso Series 1, and now I need to make space in my kitchen
By Mike Prospero published
I tried out the new Fellow Espresso Series 1 espresso machine, which is available for preorder starting today (April 22). Here's what I thought.

I just tested this digital photo frame — and it's the one I'd give to my mom for Mother's Day
By Mike Prospero published
The Aura Aspen is one of the best digital photo frames we've tested, offering a bright display, easy setup and unlimited cloud storage.

I went hands-on with the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, and it's a real nostalgia trip
By Mike Prospero published
Not yet ratedI tried out the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, which will definitely appeal to fans, despite its price

Trump tariffs — I looked at 200 popular products on Amazon to see which ones have the biggest price hikes
By Mike Prospero published
Trump's tariffs don't go into effect until April 9, but have they already started to affect consumer prices? I looked at 200 popular products on Amazon to find out.
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