
Mark Spoonauer
Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. He oversees the direction of Tom's Guide and leads a team of over 25 journalists to bring you our expert buying guides, reviews, news, how-to articles, deals and other coverage.
Mark has a passion for covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He enjoys testing the top mobile devices and putting them up against each other in our in-depth face-offs. He also works hand in hand with our editors and testing team to continually improve how we evaluate products.
Having led Tom's Guide since 2013, Mark has focused on growing the core tech coverage of the site while also expanding into new areas, such as entertainment, fitness and home, recruiting talented writers and editors to help our readers figure out what to buy and how to get the most out of the products and services they use every day.
Mark has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox 5, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.
Latest articles by Mark Spoonauer

I just tried Google's Android XR glasses — and Meta and Apple are in trouble
By Mark Spoonauer published
Google Glasses done right

35+ Best Apple Cyber Monday deals you can still get — iPads, AirPods, iPhones, Apple Watch and more
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Last chance to save big on Apple devices this year!

Forget MacBook Air — Amazon is selling Surface Laptop 7 for $729 on Cyber Monday
By Mark Spoonauer published
A sweet price on the best MacBook Air alternative

Walmart is selling the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $50 off right now for Cyber Monday
By Mark Spoonauer published
Just $449 while supplies last

29 Amazon devices Black Friday deals from $12 — save on Fire TV, Ring, Blink, smart plugs and more
By Olivia Halevy last updated
This Amazon device sale is like Black Friday came early — check out the deals I’d add to my cart.

AirPods 4 with ANC just hit lowest price ever at $99 — this is the Black Friday deal I'd snag now
By Mark Spoonauer published
The AirPods 4 are down to their lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday.

Best Apple Watch Black Friday deals live — the biggest discounts right now
By Mark Spoonauer published
The latest generation Apple Watches are on sale for their lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday, including the Apple Watch 11 and SE 3.

Oura Ring 4 is the 'new gold standard for smart rings' — and it just crashed to lowest price ever for Black Friday
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Oura Ring 4 is one of the most popular ways to track your health from your finger. And right now you can save $100 for Black Friday.

I just used the Galaxy XR to watch NFL Sunday Ticket — and it's a game changer
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
I tried the Galaxy XR for watching NFL Sunday Ticket through the YouTube app, and it takes football to the next level with a grid view you can completely customize.

Samsung Galaxy XR review: This Apple Vision Pro challenger is cheaper, lighter and buggier
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Galaxy XR is lighter, cheaper and smarter than the Vision Pro, but it’s not as smooth or seamless. Here’s the pros and cons in my Galaxy XR review.

I’ve been testing Samsung Galaxy XR — and this is the one feature that makes it stand out
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Samsung Galaxy XR's best feature is arguably having Gemini inside. It can see your screen and act as your copilot to answer questions and get things done inside this mixed reality headset.

Best cheap phones 2025 tested — Our top budget phone picks
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.

I asked Samsung and Google about how the Galaxy XR can beat Vision Pro — and what's next for smart glasses
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Can the Galaxy XR beat Apple and win over tech enthusiasts? I asked Samsung EVP Kihwan Kim and Google’s Sharham Izadi what makes this mixed reality headset stand out. And it’s all about Gemini Live.

I tried the Galaxy XR — and it's the cheaper (and lighter) Vision Pro I've been waiting for
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Not yet ratedA leap forward for mixed reality and AI, but is that enough?

Apple Vision Pro M5 review: The revolution has stalled
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new Vision Pro 2025 offers a faster chip, longer battery life and comfier strap. But the high price, heavier design and lack of multi-modal AI make this spatial computing headset a tough sell.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: Buy or skip?
By Mark Spoonauer published
Google’s foldable gives the Galaxy Z Fold 7 a run for its money

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A bold design statement backed up by killer performance and amazing battery life

I put the iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge through a 7-round face-off — which thin phone wins?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
In this iPhone Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge face-off, I put these two thin phones to the test to see which is better.

Apple iPhone Air review: What I like and what I don't
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone Air delivers remarkable performance in a super thin and light design that’s also surprisingly tough, but you have to make some trade-offs for its $999 price.

Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air 'scratchgate' — and aluminum durability concerns
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple has addressed the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air 'scratchgate' controversy, blaming the initial scuffs on material transfer from worn MagSafe risers.

iPhone Air battery life tested — our results are in
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Surprisingly good, but not great

I tried to break the iPhone Air during an interview with Apple execs — and then I asked about a possible iPhone Fold
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
I interviewed Apple's Greg Joswiak and John Ternus about what it took to make the iPhone Air, who the target audience is and what it means for the future of iPhone designs.

iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro vs Pro Max: Which new iPhone should you buy?
By Mark Spoonauer published
Our iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro Max comparison will help you figure out which new iPhone is right for you in terms of features, cameras, price and more.

iPhone 17 price rumors — here's what you could pay for all four models
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
There could be a serious price hike

I'm skeptical about the iPhone 17 Air — 5 ways Apple can convince me it's actually worth it
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's "one more thing" at the iPhone 17 event is likely to be the super thin iPhone 17 Air. But it's going to need a lot more than a sleek profile to get shoppers to care.
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