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
Best action cameras in 2024
By Peter Wolinski, Mike Prospero last updated
We’ve reviewed the best action cameras for capturing all your outdoor adventures.
Best 360 cameras in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best 360 cameras offer ease of use, water resistance, video quality, and field of view: We’ve tested and ranked the best ones for you.
Best outdoor pizza ovens 2024: Tested and rated
By Mike Prospero last updated
We tested the best pizza ovens for your backyard.
Best video doorbells in 2024: Ring, Nest, Arlo and more tested
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.
Meta Quest 3S hands-on with Batman: Arkham Shadow — this is amazing for $299
By Mike Prospero last updated
How does the Meta Quest 3S perform? I tried it out ahead of its launch.
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.
Best smart speakers 2024—Alexa, Google, and Siri tested
By Hunter Fenollol, Mike Prospero last updated
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
The best electric bikes of 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best electric bikes for all riders and budgets based on our testing.
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.
Best smart thermostats in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best smart thermostats that will intelligently heat and cool your home and save you money.
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 home devices in 2024
By Mike Prospero, Hunter Fenollol last updated
The best smart home devices can raise your home's IQ, from security cameras and Wi-Fi locks to cutting edge light bulbs.
The best bike helmets in 2024
By John R. Quain, Mike Prospero last updated
Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets from Bell, Giro, Specialized and more.
The best smart garage door openers in 2024
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.
The best electric scooters in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.
The best smart locks in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
These are the best smart locks based on installation, security, features, and smart home compatibility.
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.
The best photo storage and sharing sites in 2024
By Marc McLaren last updated
Here are the best photo storage and sharing services for your photographs; create online photo albums; and show your photos to friends, family and art buyers.
Best GoPro camera in 2024
By Mike Prospero, Peter Wolinski last updated
With several different models, which is the best GoPro camera for your needs?
Best budget electric bikes in 2024
By Mike Prospero last updated
We tested a number of electric bikes under $1,500 to find those that delivered the best value for the price.
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