Mike Prospero
Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. He oversees all evergreen content and oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site. 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
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen: What should you buy?
By Mike Prospero last updated
When picking between the Amazon Echo Dot 3 vs. 5, there’s one model you should definitely choose.
Not again! The HomePod 2 stained my furniture — just like the original
By Mike Prospero published
Just like the first HomePod, the HomePod 2 will leave a white mark on some wood furniture.
HomePod mini vs HomePod (2nd gen): What should you buy?
By Mike Prospero last updated
The HomePod mini is Apple's answer to Google and Amazon's small smart speakers — but should you get it over the HomePod 2?
Apple HomePod vs. HomePod 2: What's different?
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are all the changes Apple has made from the original HomePod to the HomePod (2nd generation).
First look: the Apple HomePod 2 sounds great, but is that enough?
By Mike Prospero last updated
I was able to listen to a few selections from the Apple HomePod (2nd generation); here's what I thought.
An Apple smart display could be on the way — and not a moment too soon
By Mike Prospero published
Apple could be working on an iPad-like smart display that would let you control all your smart home devices and make FaceTime calls.
The new Android Auto first look — here's all the upgrades
By Mike Prospero published
The new Android Auto features a bunch of changes designed to improve navigation, entertainment, and distracted driving.
I finally found a show to tide me over until Ted Lasso season 3
By Mike Prospero last updated
Looking for a show to carry you on until Ted Lasso season 3? Try All Creatures Great and Small.
I walked 27 miles in these Skechers — and my feet never felt better
By Mike Prospero published
I wore the Skechers Go Walk for CES — and they held up wonderfully.
How to use your phone as a webcam
By Mike Prospero last updated
No need to go out and buy a new gadget; here's how to use your phone as a webcam.
Ring Always Home Cam drone: What is it, and how to sign up for an invitation
By Mike Prospero last updated
Ring's newest home security camera can fly to the source of trouble
LG's MoodUp refrigerator is ridiculous, but I want one
By Mike Prospero published
The front of the LG MoodUp refrigerator lights up in dozens of different colors, which will make it the talking point of your kitchen.
This robot lawnmower fixes the worst thing about robot lawnmowers
By Mike Prospero published
Thanks to a camera and AI, the Worx Landroid Vision should be much easier to set up than most robot lawnmowers
GE Profile's new smart mixer can make — and costs — a lot of dough
By Mike Prospero published
The GE Profile Smart Mixer with AutoSense is the smartest stand mixer we've seen — but all this tech will cost you.
LG CES 2023 press conference: Everything that was announced
By Mike Prospero last updated
From new TVs to light-up refrigerators, here's everything that LG highlighted at its CES 2023 press conference
Withings U-Scan is a $500 device that tests your pee
By Mike Prospero published
The Withings U-Scan is an at-home smart urinalysis kit that can test for ovulation, vitamin levels, and more, and send the results to your smartphone.
Best Christmas movies to watch if you think Die Hard is a Christmas movie
By Mike Prospero last updated
We've picked the best Christmas-ish movies, because there's more than John McClane. Here's what you should be streaming.
How to connect Meta Quest 2 to a PC
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here's how to connect the Meta Quest 2 (formerly known as the Oculus Quest 2) to your PC so you can play more games in VR.
This smart little accessory could save you hundreds
By Mike Prospero published
A good smart light switch companion makes it a lot easier to add a second light switch to a room.
Razor EcoSmart Cargo review: An electric scooter built for two
By Mike Prospero published
This zippy ride can carry a second person or your groceries.
DJI Mini 3 review: Vertical video for less
By Mike Prospero published
The DJI Mini 3 takes some of the best parts of the Mini 3 Pro with a price not much more than the Mini 2
The Philips Hue Festavia are the smart lights I didn’t know I needed for my Christmas tree
By Mike Prospero published
Our Philips Hue Festavia review looks at the smartest string lights around, especially when it comes to customizing your Christmas tree.
Amazon Echo Show 15 with Fire TV hands-on — the biggest smart display gets better
By Mike Prospero published
Amazon is updating the Echo Show 15 with Fire TV; here's our impressions after we tested it.
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