
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

Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra camera test: Is the telephoto zoom worth the extra $200?
By Mark Spoonauer Published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's dedicated telephoto lens is one reason you'd pick it up over Galaxy the Z Fold 8, so I put their camera capabilities to the test.

iPhone Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's 3 big ways Apple could win
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
The iPhone Ultra could surpass the Galaxy Z Fold 8 when it launches this fall, and it has more to do with software than hardware.

‘We don’t want to overwhelm the consumer with AI’: why Samsung is taking a different approach with Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch
By Mark Spoonauer Published
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is less in your face with AI features. I spoke with Samsung executive vice president Jay Kim about why it’s taking a subtler approach with AI this time around.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wide for the win
By Mark Spoonauer Published
Editor's ChoiceI tested the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and really like the compact and wide design, eye-popping Flex Titanium display and smart AI features. But the lack of telephoto zoom is a bummer.

I took the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Fold 7 outside — and the difference is so drastic people think I faked the results
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
The Galaxy Z Fold 8's main display isn't just brighter to make outdoor viewing a breeze, but there's significantly less glare too.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 interview: Samsung on silicon carbon batteries, the (possible) S Pen return and the iPhone Ultra threat
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
Samsung’s Jay Kim is 'very confident'

No, the Fold 8 doesn't have an S Pen — but Samsung is ‘exploring’ its return for future Folds
By Mark Spoonauer Published
Samsung executive vice president HS Moon told reporters that the company is open to bringing the S Pen back for the Galaxy Z Fold series.

I just went hands-on with the new Samsung smart glasses — here’s why I’d pick them over Meta
By Mark Spoonauer Published
‘At Samsung, privacy is not afterthought’

Exclusive: Inside Google’s plan to win over your face with AI glasses — and avoid Meta's privacy missteps
By Mark Spoonauer Published
The inside scoop on the designs, privacy backlash and how Google will fight Meta and Apple

I just saw the future of phones inside Samsung Display with 2 jaw-dropping ‘slidable’ concepts
By Mark Spoonauer Published
Samsung Display let journalists inside its South Korea headquarters for the first time to preview new concept devices, including two slidable form factors and a new ‘zero-bezel’ panel.

I've seen the Galaxy Z Fold 8's crease-free 'Flex Titanium' display — and Apple should be nervous
By Mark Spoonauer Published
Samsung has revealed Flex Titanium technology for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, and it enables a crease-free look while making the device thinner and stronger.

I didn't think I needed a $499 pool robot, but the Beatbot iSkim proved me wrong
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
The Beatbot iSkim is a bit pricey, but this robot pool skimmer cleans well, is easy to use and uses solar power so you never need to charge it.

iPhone 18 Pro launch date just tipped in new Gurman report — and we have a fresh look at the design
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are tipped to launch Sept. 8 at the Apple event. Here's what to expect.

Best cheap phones 2026 tested — Our top budget phone picks
By Richard Priday Last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.

I saw the new Siri AI in action at WWDC — and those 'Siri is stupid' jokes could soon be obsolete
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
I got a first look at Siri powered by Apple Intelligence at WWDC. It can finally understand personal context, but the demos show it's still a work in progress.

Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and all the biggest announcements
By Mark Spoonauer, John Velasco, Scott Younker, Tom Pritchard Last updated
WWDC 2026 revealed the all-new Siri AI that lives across all platforms and is always aware, along with new Apple Intelligence features and more features.

Apple's Craig Federighi on Siri AI: 'We see Siri not as a separate chatbot, an unintegrated place you go and chitchat, but rather as an integral but conversational tool'
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
At WWDC 2026, we attended a Q&A with Apple's Craig Federighi to discuss the new Siri AI, privacy, and more.

The new Siri is a make-or-break moment for Apple at WWDC — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
The new Siri launching at WWDC 2026 not only needs to prove that the two-year delay was worth it, it needs to show that Apple's smart glasses and other new AI devices will be worth buying.

Introducing the Tom’s Guide Savings Squad: Upgrade your life (for less)
By Mark Spoonauer Published
We're here to help you save

20 years ago the Nintendo Wii changed everything — 9 wonderfully weird gadgets from the 2000s that put today’s AI slop to shame
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
From the Nintendo Wii to the Flip Video camcorder, a look back 20 years into the past reveals a tech industry that was willing to take much bigger risks with hardware and innovate instead of iterate.

I interviewed John Ternus right before he was named Apple’s next CEO — here’s the 5 quotes that stuck with me
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
I spoke to John Ternus right before he was named the new CEO of Apple; these are the five things that stood out in our conversation.

MacBook Neo is only the beginning: My exclusive interview with Apple's John Ternus and Joz
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
We interview Apple’s Steve ‘Joz’ Joswiak and John Ternus about the possibility of Apple glasses, how the MacBook Neo came to be and Apple’s unique perspective on AI’s evolution.

'Pull the rug out': Mark Gurman explains Apple’s plan to launch smart glasses and stop Meta’s momentum
By Mark Spoonauer Published
Everything you need to know about Apple’s first smart glasses

Upgrade your life with the new Tom's Guide: Smarter shopping, expert answers and the clarity you need to avoid bad buys
By Mark Spoonauer Published
Tom's Guide has undergone a massive redesign to make our site even more helpful when it comes to finding the right products and expertise to upgrade your life.

Apple's Joz and John Ternus recall the 'wow' moment when Steve Jobs changed the trajectory of the company
By Mark Spoonauer Last updated
Apple’s Greg ‘Joz’ Joswiak shares the moment upon Steve Jobs' return that changed the way the company thinks about products and the future of the company.
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