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
![Swarovski Optik binoculars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aoB7JLqyjH6jTewnuKjCfW-320-80.jpg)
I just saw smart binoculars at CES 2024 that can automatically identify birds
By Mike Prospero published
Don't know your titmouse from your turkey? These $4,800 binoculars can help.
![Abode Edge Cam](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gwVd5qQSTgQnr3ee8iMuME-320-80.jpg)
Abode's new security camera works from up to 1.5 miles away
By Mike Prospero published
The Abode Edge Camera uses WiFi HaLow to to reach far beyond all other home security cameras.
![OliverIQ](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qSyHxNcbd5YDJa7ofnji8m-320-80.jpeg)
OliverIQ could turn smart home noobs into power users
By Mike Prospero published
OliverIQ's new service hopes to make automating and troubleshooting all your smart home devices much simpler.
![All Creatures Great and Small cast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rYWwkRQADrA8C83t8T5UbP-320-80.jpeg)
My favorite Ted Lasso replacement is returning this Sunday — and I can’t wait
By Mike Prospero published
All Creatures Great and Small season 4 returns Sunday, January 7.
![Amazon Echo 4th gen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ukvoDUr9iUMaisXcRF5N7C-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist on The Golden Bachelor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r8GsfbbTNMzXmPG9oq4DBB-320-80.jpg)
7 new shows to watch this week on Netflix, Hulu and TV (Jan. 1-7)
By Kelly Woo published
This week's new TV shows include the Golden Bachelor Wedding, The Brothers Sun and All Creatures Great and Smal
![TurboTax deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V6UdGKLWdTfKJ2nKeoU6YE-320-80.jpg)
After-Christmas deal gets you 36% off TurboTax Deluxe
By Mike Prospero published
Death and taxes may be inevitable, but at least the latter can be a little less painful with this TurboTax deal.
![Kevin Costner in Yellowstone, Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon and Vincent D'Onofrio in Echo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yxfEFHUkKCwZJzTKV4H2ke-320-80.jpg)
17 most anticipated new shows of 2024 on Netflix, HBO, Disney Plus and more
By Kelly Woo published
Our picks for the most anticipated shows of 2024 include House of the Dragon, Yellowstone and Shogun
![The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds unboxed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/its8M9fGK7rAhvZSB2aDCd-320-80.jpg)
The Pixel Buds Pro are tougher than they look — here’s the proof
By Mike Prospero published
Here's what happened when our editor-in-chief accidentally left his Google Pixel Buds Pro in his jacket when it went in the laundry.
![Fitbit charge 6 home screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/33tac2DoxkoiQscWj6Cx27-320-80.jpg)
How to move your Fitbit account to a Google account
By Mike Prospero last updated
If you bought or were gifted a new Fitbit Charge 6, you'll need to switch your Fitbit account to a Google account. Here's how to do it.
![Wordle is open on a phone held in a hand. TRAIN and GRIND have been played, with the RIN in GRIND all green.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6CJSH8s2D36CwvYSKkWWNK-320-80.jpg)
This is one of the worst Wordle start words, according to The New York Times
By Mike Prospero published
The New York Times Wordlebot analyzed more than 500 million Wordles — here's what it learned.
![Margot Robbie as Barbie in the Barbie movie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EZBmCqsNHxRFLXoZXbUqVd-320-80.jpeg)
7 best movies to stream this weekend on Max, Netflix, Prime Video and more (Dec. 16-17)
By Mike Prospero published
Looking for movies to stream this weekend? Barbie is now on Max, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is on demand and Leave the World Behind is making waves on Netflix.
![Amazon smart home devices](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QAtqVJsV3nAGmgqhAgF4JE-320-80.jpg)
Black Friday cheap! 7 Amazon Echo deals under $50 I'd shop now
By Mike Prospero last updated
From the Echo Dot to the Echo Pop, these Amazon smart speakers are still Black Friday cheap and they arrive in time for the holidays.
![Video doorbell deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HHvVqiB79FufTrgM7baVFZ-320-80.jpg)
Forget Black Friday — 5 great video doorbell deals under $100 I'd shop now
By Mike Prospero published
The best deals on video doorbells for less than $100.
![(left to right) Mahershala Ali, Myha'la Herrold, Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke in Leave the World Behind](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Kjd5AatsawTST3Yxn8MeG-320-80.jpg)
5 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock and more
By Malcolm McMillan, Mike Prospero published
Looking for what to watch this weekend? Check out Martin Scorsese’s latest epic, a holiday season classic and more movies new to streaming this weekend.
![Amazon Echo Frames v2 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9TTNXnEEUcSgfgNuDn4JRH-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Echo Frames v2 review
By Mike Prospero last updated
Amazon’s first wearable, the Echo Frames put Alexa right on your face, but it could sound better.
![Ecobee smart doorbell camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JRzQTkyPCmhVWtmXDg8E23-320-80.jpg)
Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera review: A great first effort
By Mike Prospero last updated
Our review of the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera, which has package detection and works well with Ecobee’s smart thermostat, Alexa, and Apple HomeKit.
![Nanoleaf string lights](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oiqAmw54CBQsrq2o9WWRPD-320-80.jpg)
The Nanoleaf Holiday String lights are a great alternative to Philips Hue — and cost half as much
By Mike Prospero published
The Nanoleaf Holiday String lights work just as well as the Philips Hue Festavia string lights, have more customization options, and cost half as much.
![pizza oven cyber monday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnE4A3yP5ZNFRosx58qrpL-320-80.jpg)
I test pizza ovens for a living (really) and these are the 7 best Cyber Monday Pizza oven deals you can still get
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best pizza oven deals on models we've tested and recommend.
![Garmin Epix gen 2 cyber monday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DKRWvtjcZGaP8knXPwxMZ3-320-80.jpg)
I wear this Garmin watch everywhere — and it’s still 44% off after Cyber Monday
By Mike Prospero last updated
Garmin's go-anywhere Epix 2 smartwatch is heavily marked down for Cyber Monday
![Garmin Epix gen 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jV6Uz7Am7ZLnWDmsbJf4yE-320-80.jpg)
I wear this Garmin watch everywhere — and it’s 44% off for Black Friday
By Mike Prospero last updated
Garmin's go-anywhere Epix 2 smartwatch is heavily marked down for Black Friday
![Bird Buddy cyber monday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SZPeH446nHdqgrLci3M5UV-320-80.jpg)
The Bird Buddy is the best smart bird feeder, and it’s $70 off for Cyber Monday
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Bird Buddy smart bird feeder makes for a fun way to watch birds in your yard, and right now you can snag $70 off it for Cyber Monday.
![Cyber Monday Ring doorbell deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QTp39sENxcrfJiqLwK4KvK-320-80.jpg)
Skip this Ring video doorbell deal — here are 3 better Cyber Monday deals
By Mike Prospero published
Don't be fooled — these are the best 3 Ring video doorbell deals still available for Cyber Monday.