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
iPhone SE 4 — here's the 7 biggest rumored upgrades
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone SE 4 could be the most important iPhone launch of 2025. Here's why this sub-$500 iPhone is an even bigger deal than the iPhone 17 Air.
iPhone SE 4 — all the rumors and what we want to see
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple could have another iPhone SE with a new look in the pipeline. Here's what we've heard so far about iPhone SE 4 rumors.
Best cheap phones 2024 tested — December top picks
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
I found the best Meta Quest 3 and 3S Cyber Monday deals — grab 'em now before they're gone!
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Looking to upgrade your Meta Quest setup? These Cyber Monday deals will help you do it for cheap.
I'm picking the best Apple Cyber Monday Deals 2024 LIVE: iPads, iPhones, AirPods and more
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
I've found the best Apple Cyber Monday deals that are worth shopping right now on AirPods, MacBooks and more. Check back often for live updates.
I'm picking the best Apple Black Friday Deals 2024 LIVE: iPads, iPhones, AirPods and more
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
I've found the best Apple Black Friday deals that are worth shopping right now on AirPods, MacBooks and more. Check back often for live updates.
This Mini-LED TV is brighter than any OLED — and it's $600 off for Cyber Monday
By Mark Spoonauer published
Get this 65-inch Mini-LED, Hisense's most premium of the year, for under $900.
Not a typo! The iPhone 16 Pro is just 1 cent for Cyber Monday deal right now on Amazon
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 16 Pro is just 1 cent on Amazon right now when you sign up for a Boost Mobile plan. It's a stellar Cyber Monday iPhone deal.
This incredible Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deal includes a free 75-inch QLED TV right now
By Mark Spoonauer published
Big screen, big savings
Sneaky! The iPad 10th gen just dropped to lowest price ever for Black Friday — just click this coupon
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPad 10th gen just dropped to $250 for Black Friday, which is the lowest price ever.
Not a typo! I can't believe this iPhone 16 Pro Max is just $.01 at Amazon for Black Friday
By Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is going for just a penny for the 256GB model at Amazon for Black Friday deals. I would snatch this up now.
I've been covering Black Friday deals for 11 years — here’s 25 sales that are actually worth the hype
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
There's okay Black Friday deals, and then there's great Black Friday deals
Hurry! Apple's stunning Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium just hit lowest price ever for Black Friday
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday on Amazon.
iPhone 14 just crashed to $399 in epic Walmart Black Friday deal
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 14 is still a great phone and right now you can get it for just $399 at Walmart in this Black Friday deal.
LG's amazing G4 OLED is a whopping $1,100 off right now for Black Friday — and it's the best OLED TV we've ever tested
By Mark Spoonauer published
The LG G4 OLED blew us away in our testing, and it's $1,000 right now for Black Friday, which is the lowest price ever.
Bose Black Friday deal alert — my favorite earbuds of the year just hit lowest price ever
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Save big on the Bose Ultra Open earbuds, which deliver great sound without plugging your ears.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A bigger display and bigger zoom without a price hike
M4 MacBook Pro — 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Mark Spoonauer published
The MacBook Pro M4 delivers great M4 performance, extra-long battery life and an awesome nano-texture display.
Apple iPhone 13 review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 13’s brighter display, longer battery life and powerful cameras make it the best iPhone value at its reduced price.
iPhone 14 vs iPhone 14 Pro — the biggest differences
By Jordan Palmer last updated
The differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are huge, so here’s what you need to know.
I put the M4 MacBook Pro's nano-texture display to the test and it's a game-changer
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
No glare for the win
MacBook Pro M4 review: A revelation
By Mark Spoonauer published
The MacBook Pro M4 offers amazing battery life and faster performance along with clever Apple Intelligence features, but the nano-texture display steals the show for me.
Apple Intelligence is the most staggered launch in Apple's history — is that a good thing?
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's Apple Intelligence strategy is purposely slow and deliberate, but is that the right move when the competition is so fierce?
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