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

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Here are our favorite picks for controlling all your entertainment devices.

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.

By Mike Prospero Last updated
The best smart plugs can help make your home safer, more convenient, and even save you money.

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

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

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

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

By Mike Prospero Published
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.

By Mike Prospero Published
Thinking of buying a video doorbell? Here are five things you'll want to consider when making your decision.

By Mike Prospero Published
If you're traveling for the holidays, these five smart home devices can help you keep tabs on your house while you're away.

By Mike Prospero Published
The best Black Friday Lego deals, starting at less than $20

By Mike Prospero Last updated
Get the best Ring Video Doorbell deals to help modernize your home security for less.

By Mike Prospero Published
The best Black Friday electric scooter deals from Segway, Razor, GoTrax, Hiboy and more

By Mike Prospero Published
We've rounded up the 15 best Black Friday deals on coffee makers, espresso machines, and Keurigs, so you can save money.

By Mike Prospero Published
The Matter 1.5 smart home standard has been released, which brings support for security cameras, door and window closures, and energy management.

By Mike Prospero Published
RecommendedThe Moflin is an AI companion robot that reacts to your voice and touch and develops a personality along the way. It’s not cheap, but it’s really cute.

By Mike Prospero Last updated
A 107% tariff on Italian pasta may cause it to disappear from supermarket shelves. Here are 5 deals on pasta machines so you can make it at home.

By Kate Kozuch, Mike Prospero Published
Here are the best smart home gifts for 2025 as selected by our editors.
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