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
MacBook Air 2022 vs MacBook Pro 2022: Which new MacBook should you buy?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The MacBook Air 2022 and MacBook Pro 2022 are both compelling M2-powered laptops, but there's some key differences you need to know.
This Samsung Chromebook for 50% off is the Black Friday laptop deal I'd buy
By Mark Spoonauer published
The 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is available for 50% off in a significant Black Friday sale.
iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro shootout: Which is the best camera phone?
By Mark Spoonauer published
We tested the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Pixel 7 Pro cameras in a wide range of settings to pick a winner.
The best Black Friday TV deal right now is this LG OLED for $569 [Update]
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
You can snag the LG A2 OLED for just $569, which is the cheapest OLED TV deal we've seen.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Flip 3: What's the difference?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 3 comparison looks at how these two foldable phones differ
iPhone SE vs iPhone XR: What should you buy?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone XR are both excellent phones for those on a budget. We compare Apple’s low-cost phones to help you pick the best iPhone for you.
iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite tested: Here's what it's like to use
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Emergency SOS via Satellite can get you connected to emergency services when you don't have a cellular connection. And we got a chance to see how it works.
This LG OLED TV just hit lowest price ever in Black Friday deal — $500 off now
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The LG A2 65-inch is $500 off right now, which is the lowest price ever for this entry-level OLED TV.
Galaxy S10 vs. S10 Plus vs. S10e vs. S10 5G: What should you buy?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Galaxy S10e, S10, S10 Plus and S10 5G have a lot in common, but these are the key differences you need to know before you buy any of these Samsung phones.
MacBook Pro 14-inch is still lowest price ever in early Black Friday deal — $400 off
By Mark Spoonauer published
The MacBook Pro 14-inch is $400 off on Amazon in an early Black Friday deal that should not be missed
I just tested the iPhone 14 Pro's 48MP ProRAW camera mode — and it blew me away
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
I tested the iPhone 14 Pro Max's ProRAW mode to see how much better the image quality is at full 48MP.
The new AirPods Pro 2 just hit lowest price ever in Black Friday deal
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new AirPods Pro 2 have dropped to $234 on Amazon ahead of Black Friday
Google Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max: Low-light camera shootout
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
We compared the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max cameras in a wide range of scenarios in low light with both Night mode on and off to see which camera phone wins.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra delivers a built-in S Pen, brighter display and lots of camera upgrades in a sleek design.
Powerbeats Pro just hit lowest price ever in early Black Friday deal
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Powerbeats Pro just hit an all-time low on Amazon and are easily one of the best workout headphones to own.
I've been testing Google Pixel 7 Pro — and it blows away the Galaxy S22 Ultra
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Pixel 7 Pro's superior cameras and much lower price make it a no-brainer versus the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Microsoft is losing the computing war to Apple — and the Surface Pro 9 is proof
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The first wave of Surface Pro 9 reviews show that Microsoft is still way behind Apple when it comes to ARM computing.
iPad 10th gen (2022): 3 reasons to buy and 2 big reasons to skip
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new iPad 2022 is one sleek tablet, but it has some drawbacks. Here's the pros and cons for Apple's latest tablet.
The new iPad 2022 looks awesome — except for this one flaw
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new iPad 2022 supports only the old 1st gen Apple Pencil — and that's a problem for Apple's new tablet.
iPhone 14 Plus reportedly in major trouble — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple has cut iPhone 14 Plus production already, which points to a big problem
Is the new iPad 2022 worth the big price hike? Here's what you get
By Mark Spoonauer published
The new iPad 2022 costs $449 in the US, which is a big jump from last year's $329 starting price. Here's what you get for the money.
Exclusive: Apple just showed us how it will kill the password forever
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple Passkeys are coming this fall to replace the password for good. Here's how they work and why they're better.