
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

Ring security cameras just got 4 big upgrades — including 24/7 video recording
By Mike Prospero published
Four new features are making Ring's security cameras and video doorbells more useful.

20 new shows and movies to watch in October 2024 on Netflix, HBO and more
By Kelly Woo last updated
'Abbott Elementary,' 'Outer Banks,' 'Shrinking' and more

Gozney Arc pizza oven review: Style meets substance
By Mike Prospero published
Not only is the Gozney Arc an easy-to-use pizza oven, but it also looks great doing it, too. However, it’s pricier than similar models from competitors.

Chromecast with Google TV 4K review
By Mike Prospero, Kelly Woo last updated
Get the Chromecast with Google TV 4K if you want an excellent streaming device with Google Assistant built in.

Google TV Streamer review: A streaming device for the AI era
By Mike Prospero published
The Google TV Streamer boasts a new smart home control interface and some AI treats, along with a redesigned remote — but costs twice as much as the previous generation.

I tried cooking all my meals on the Solo Stove fire pit — 5 things I learned
By Mike Prospero published
The Solo Stove will keep you warm, but I found out it's pretty fun for cooking, too.

The best smart garage door openers in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best smart garage door openers on the market. Compare our recommendations to see which ones work best with your smart home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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