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
NIU KQi 100P review: The best cheap electric scooter
By Mike Prospero last updated
If you’re looking for a cheap electric scooter, the NIU KQi 100P should be on your short list. It costs less than $400, yet offers a comfortable ride and a good range for the price.
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd generation) review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Ring Video Doorbell is the best video doorbell you can get for under $100.
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Third time’s the charm
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Pixel Watch 3 finally comes in a larger 45mm size option which is the model to get thanks to its better battery life, a larger screen, and (still) great wearability.
I drove the Fiat 500e EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
By Mike Prospero last updated
While it has a very short range and very little storage space, the Fiat 500e is a relatively inexpensive EV that can fit into some tight spaces.
Best smart smoke detectors in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Smart smoke detectors connect to the internet to relay alerts to your smartphone, or automatically turn on your smart lights. Here are the best.
One of the best sous vide machines is about to soak you for more money
By Mike Prospero published
Anova will start charging a subscription to use its sous vide app, but existing users will be grandfathered in.
The RayNeo Air 2S and PocketTV could be the perfect travel companion — except for one thing
By Mike Prospero published
The RayNeo Air 2S AR glasses and the Google-powered PocketTV puts a virtual theater in front of your eyes.
Google is using AI to make its Nest security cameras a lot smarter — here’s how
By Mike Prospero last updated
Google's smart home platform is getting a lift from Gemini AI, which will bring smarter security cameras and a more conversational Assistant. Here's what to expect.
Fitbit Charge 6 review: a brilliant tracker, now with more Google
By Jane McGuire, Mike Prospero last updated
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a worthy upgrade to its predecessor, with a reinstated side button, access to useful Google apps, and top-tier fitness and sleep tracking.
The best smart home hubs of 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best smart home hubs and controllers based on our testing and reviews.
I drove a remote control car using the Meta Quest 3 — and it's the closest I'll ever get to NASCAR
By Mike Prospero published
The Real Racer R/C car is a lot more fun when paired with the Meta Quest 3.
10 coolest things the Amazon Echo Show can do
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Echo Show’s camera and touch screen combine to let you do things the regular Echo can’t. Here are our favorite features.
Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro review
By Mike Prospero last updated
The Ring Wired Video Doorbell Pro’s new square video is a big improvement over its other video doorbells.
Best outdoor smart plugs in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Control your outdoor lights via your smartphone, set schedules, and even sync them to other smart home devices.
Amazon is losing billions of dollars on Alexa and Echo. Here’s 3 ways it can turn things around.
By Mike Prospero published
Amazon has sold its smart speakers cheaply, hoping for a long-term payoff that hasn't come. Here's how it can reverse that trend.
Going on vacation this summer? This is the one smart home device you need to get — and it's less than $50
By Mike Prospero published
A smart water leak detector can help prevent a major problem while you're on vacation.
The 11 best Olympics movies and where to watch them online
By Mike Prospero, Philip Michaels, Kelly Woo last updated
Our 11 favorite movies about the summer and winter Olympics.
The 35 best Prime Day deals on products we've reviewed that you can still get
By Mike Prospero last updated
We've tested every product on this list of Prime Day deals, so you know they're not crap.
I've reviewed a lot of pizza ovens, and these are the 5 best Prime Day deals on our favorite models
By Mike Prospero published
The best pizza oven deals on models we've tested and recommend.
This portable power station lets me take my AC off the grid — and it's $1,400 off for Prime Day
By Mike Prospero last updated
Portable power station will help keep your lights on during — and after — a storm, and many are on sale for Prime Day.
Best Prime Day ebike and e-scooter deals — 15 sales I recommend now
By TJ Fink last updated
Looking to liven up your daily commute? Here are 15 Prime Day ebike and escooter deals that'll put some wind through your hair.
This $200 pepper grinder — yes, $200 — is on sale for Prime Day
By Mike Prospero published
The MANNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon is on sale for 20% off its regular price for Prime Day.
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro review: 3 things I liked, 3 things I didn’t
By Mike Prospero published
The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is an excellent device, but falls a bit short against the competition.
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