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.
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Some of the more interesting robot lawnmowers we saw at CES 2026, including models that can go up nearly 45-degree angles and others that can act like guard dogs.

By Mike Prospero Published
Our first test ride with the Segway Myon, the company's new $2,000 e-bike for commuters

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After being teased for over a year, Dreame officially unveiled the Cyber 10 Ultra robot vacuum with a retractable claw at CES 2026.

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The smart locks launched at CES 2026 feature batteries that you'll never have to replace and smarter ways of unlocking your door using your face and palms.

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Robot vacuums are everywhere at CES, but these were the ones that particularly stood out.

By Cynthia Lawrence, Mike Prospero Published
The future of cleaning? Roborock unveils its two-wheel legged robot vacuum at CES 2026.

By Mike Prospero Published
Roborock unveiled four new robot vacuums at CES 2026, including one that can climb stairs.

By Mike Prospero Published
I test-rode the Strutt ev1, a smart personal mobility vehicle with a self-driving mode and AI-powered voice control.

By Mike Prospero Published
We sat down with Samsung's VP for Digital Appliances to hear the company's vision for the future, and how AI fits into everything

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Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ to web browsers. Here's how to use it.

By Mike Prospero Published
Just got a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses? Here are seven settings you should change when setting them up.

By Mike Prospero Published
The Electra Induction Stove has a large battery built in, so you can use it when the power goes out.

By Mike Prospero Published
RecommendedDespite some imperfections, this is the best universal remote I’ve tested in a while

By Xandra Harbet Published
From hand-drawn classics to modern CGI hits, here are the animated Christmas movies to add to your holiday watchlist.

By Mike Prospero Published
I finally saw "F1: The Movie," and its shortcomings are brought into bigger relief on a smaller screen.

By Mike Prospero Published
Ring is rolling out Alexa+ Greetings to its video doorbells, which will use AI to more intelligently respond to visitors. Here's how it works, and what you'll need.

By Mike Prospero Published
Meta's first big update to the Oakley Vanguard smart glasses brings some pretty cool new features, including the ability to create a Spotify playlist based on what the glasses see.

By Mike Prospero Published
You can group Amazon Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio speakers to create a surround-sound system with a Fire TV stick. Here's how it works, how much it costs, and how it sounds.

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The best smart plugs can help make your home safer, more convenient, and even save you money.

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Looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones or Bluetooth speakers for a stocking stuffer? Here are 12 cheap audio gifts under $50

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Aura's new texting feature makes it very easy to get new pictures on its digital photo frames. Here's how it works.

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Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.

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RecommendedThe NEX Playground turns your TV into an interactive gaming device, so your kid doesn’t turn into a couch potato

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RecommendedThe CHEF iQ MiniOven is a pricey toaster oven, but it performs almost all of its functions perfectly, has a great design that’s easy to use and can even be controlled from your smartphone.
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