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 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: This could be the most underrated upgrade
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are both tipped to to support Wi-Fi 7, which could have a big impact on performance.
Best cheap phones 2024
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13: Which iPhone should you buy?
By Jordan Palmer last updated
Our iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13 comparison looks at how the latest phone from Apple compares to last year's model in terms of specs, price, features and more.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — 7 biggest rumored upgrades
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is tipped for a bigger display, bigger camera sensors and lots of generative AI features. Here's the biggest rumored upgrades.
Shogun is the ‘Seinfeld’ of epics — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
At least through Shogun episode 7, you could argue that nothing is happening like Seinfeld. But the power politics, tension and character building can't be beat on this Hulu show.
I plan on skipping the iPhone 16 Pro Max for iPhone 16 Pro — here’s why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 16 Pro should be a formidable flagship compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring a bigger display, larger battery and the same great 5x zoom lens.
Apple Vision Pro review: A revolution in progress
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Apple Vision Pro is pricey and far from perfect but it’s amazingly immersive and revolutionizes both mobile computing and entertainment
I watched Apple's new Immersive Video on the Vision Pro — and it's a game changer
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Apple Vision Pro's Immersive Video format could be the next big thing for how we watch sports, as it lets you get up close to your favorite players in a whole new way.
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.
I can't believe this RTX 4060 laptop is so cheap for Amazon's Big Spring sale
By Mark Spoonauer published
The Asus VivoBook Pro 16 is currently $300 off with serious specs, including a Core i9 CPU, RTX 4060 graphics, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. This is an amazing deal.
Apple - Google deal on Gemini AI could be a disaster — here's why
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Reports that Apple is partnering with Google on bringing generative AI to the iPhone signal that Tim Cook is looking for a shortcut to be competitive. And that worries me about Apple's future.
Best Apple Vision Pro apps
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
These are the best Apple Vision Pro apps so far, including impressive AR experiences like djay, watching movies in Disney+ and using your Persona for video calls in Zoom.
Apple iPad (10th gen) review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPad (10th gen) offers a bigger display, more power and a better keyboard along with great battery life, but the price is steep and the Apple Pencil 1 is awkward.
I used the Apple Vision Pro for 1 month — here's the truth
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Apple Vision Pro remains impressive after a month of use, but our global editor in chief finds the headset much better for entertainment than it is productivity.
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15-inch review: The sweet spot laptop
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
Apple's big-screen MacBook Air goes big on AI with the new M3 chip, but it's the battery life that really impresses
iPhone 15 Pro review: A compact powerhouse
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 15 Pro delivers awesome cameras and superior performance in a thinner and stronger titanium design, but it’s not perfect
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: The best foldable phone gets (a little) better
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
While it's an iterative upgrade, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 delivers a better hinge, lighter design and brighter display along with longer battery life
MacBook Air M3 is going all-in on AI — here's what you can actually do with it
By Mark Spoonauer published
The MacBook Air's enhanced Neural Engine could provide a big boost to your productivity or creativity. Here's how.
Apple iPhone 14 review: Everything you need to know
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The iPhone 14 is the best iPhone value and offers improved cameras and performance, but it’s not much of a leap from the iPhone 13.
The MacBook Air M1 is officially dead — here's the new $999 MacBook now
By Mark Spoonauer published
Apple has discontinued the MacBook Air M1 and the M2 is taking over after the new MacBook Air M3 was announced.
I just tested this app that fixes one of the biggest problems with the Apple Vision Pro
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Splitscreen app for Vision Pro gives you dual Mac monitors inside Apple's headset, which is a big boost for multitasking and productivity on the spatial computing headset.
iPhone 15 Pro Max review
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
A stronger and lighter titanium design, more powerful zoom, blazing A17 Pro chip and smart Action button add up to a near perfect iPhone. But the charging could be faster and digital zoom better.
I watched the Last of Us on Vision Pro — and now I'm torn about Apple's headset
By Mark Spoonauer last updated
The Apple Vision Pro offers the most immersive entertainment experience of any headset, but that comes with a price of being truly alone and cut off from the world around you.