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

Apple Vision Pro review: A revolution in progress
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Pricey and far from perfect, but still a revolution

Apple Vision Pro is getting a big Apple Intelligence upgrade with visionOS 2.4 — here's all the new features
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple has announced the visionOS 2.4 beta for Vision Pro, which brings Apple Intelligence features, a new Spatial content app and an improved guest experience.

iPhone 16e — Apple's new C1 modem could blow away Android phones
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is a big step towards much longer battery life. Here's why.

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

iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE 3: Biggest differences explained
By Josh Render, Mark Spoonauer published
The iPhone 16e is here, and it is very different to the iPhone SE 2022, but what does that mean?

iPhone 16e — everything you need to know
By Philip Michaels last updated
Apple has announced its latest phone, the iPhone 16e and here's everything we know about the device.

iPhone 16e announced — release date, specs, size and surprisingly high price
By Richard Priday published
The iPhone 16e is Apple's new budget-priced iPhone, and it offers a lot for under $500. Here's everything you need to know.

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Here's the biggest differences
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Our iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max comparison will help you decide which iPhone is right for you. Let's break down the specs, size, price, battery life and more.

I found the 11 best Presidents' Day OLED TV deals — including this LG OLED for just $599
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
These are the best OLED TV Presidents' Day sales, including the LG B4 OLED for just $599.

Not a typo! Google Pixel 9 is just $399 for Presidents' Day sale right now
By Mark Spoonauer published
Mint Mobile just knocked off $400 off the price of Pixel 9 — and offers unlimited data for just $15 a month.

iPhone SE 4 — Apple is about to kill these iconic iPhone features forever
By Mark Spoonauer published
The arrival of the iPhone SE 4 could be the final nail in the coffin for the Home button and Touch ID. And I'm not sure that's a good thing.

Apple February event 2025 — iPhone SE 4, new HomePod and all the new products to expect
By Josh Render, Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's Spring event could be just around the corner, and there is a lot to be excited about for Apple fans looking for their next product.

iPhone SE 4 — retailer jumps gun with product listing as Apple confirms new product launch for next week
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A French retailer accidentally posted a listing for the new iPhone SE 4 before taking it down.

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max — 7 ways Samsung beats Apple
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is superior to the iPhone 16 Pro Max in several ways. Here's where Samsung beats Apple.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: My pros and cons
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The ultimate Android phone might make you want to switch

I put Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras through an 11-round shoot-out — and I'm shocked
By Mark Spoonauer published
I tested the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras vs the iPhone 16 Pro Max in several scenarios to see which camera phone is the best overall.

I saw the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked — and I'm super excited and super confused
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge looks like an excitingly slim phone, and it stole the show at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. But it's not clear who the target audience is and you get only two rear cameras.

I just tried an AI concept car at CES 2025 that measures everything about you — including your mood — and it freaked me out
By Mark Spoonauer published
Tracking your heart rate, posture and...smiles?

I got inside a modular flying car at CES 2025 — and it feels like the future of travel
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Meet the Land Aircraft Carrier

I just tried earbuds that let me control things with my mind — and it could be a game changer for accessibility
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Naqi Neural Earbuds have a lot of potential

I tried this neural wristband at CES 2025 — and it feels like magic
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Mudra Link from Wearable Devices reads the signals coming from your brain, turning your hand into a remote control for macOS, Windows and Android. And it's coming to smart glasses, too.

I just saw BMW’s Panoramic iDrive — your windshield is now the display
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The 3D head-up display makes a huge difference

I just went hands-on with Lenovo's first rollable laptop at CES 2025 — this is nuts
By Mark Spoonauer published
The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is super innovative and super expensive

Forget Galaxy S25 — I just saw Samsung Display's wild new slidables and foldables and this is my favorite
By Mark Spoonauer published
Samsung Display showed off a range of concepts at CES 2025, including a new slidable Flex Duet that grows from 8.1 to 12.4 inches.

I just saw the coolest phone at CES 2025 that changes from e-ink to full color with the flick of a switch
By Mark Spoonauer published
The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G phone takes display technology to the next level with a 6.8-inch screen that supports e-ink, Max Ink Mode and full color e-paper mode in one display.
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