Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I’ve been using Alexa+ for 3 months — here are my 5 favorite features (and one I’m not a fan of)
Alexa+ brings natural conversation, visual recognition, and smarter routines to Amazon’s Echo devices — but one key feature still misses the mark.
This AI voice toy belongs on your kid’s holiday wish list — here’s what mine loved about Grok by Curio
I gave my 4-year-old an AI voice toy — here’s what happened after a week with Curio’s talking plush
You can now shop directly in ChatGPT — here’s how and the best prompts to try
ChatGPT now lets you shop and check out without leaving the app — here’s how the new U.S.-only shopping feature actually works.
I used Google’s 17 new AI tools to build 5 fun apps — here's how
Google’s Gemini AI Studio now offers 17 free APIs for developers and tinkerers. I tested them by building five creative mini-apps — including a cat meow translator.
How to use ChatGPT to write — without cheating or getting flagged
You can use ChatGPT to write essays ethically — and still pass every AI detector. Here’s how to use AI as a writing partner instead of a shortcut, from outline to final draft.
9 genius AI prompts to supercharge your ideas (and get more done)
Want to get more out of Claude 4? These seven expert-level prompts can help you spark ideas, boost productivity and unlock the AI’s full creative potential.
Back to the Future turns 40 — here’s all the AI it got right (and what it totally missed)
It’s been 40 years since Back to the Future hit theaters — and surprisingly, some of its AI predictions actually came true. Here’s what the movie got right (and what it didn’t).
I just gave ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude the same job interview — here’s who got hired
Three chatbots walked into a job interview — but only one nailed it.
I pitted Wikipedia against Elon Musk’s new Grokipedia — here’s which one gave the better answers
Grokipedia is finally live, but how does it compare to Wiki?
Grammarly just became Superhuman — meet the company's new AI writing powers
It's like Grammarly, but with a hero cape
7 hidden ChatGPT tips that will boost your productivity
ChatGPT can do much more than write essays or answer questions. From planning and problem-solving to creative brainstorming, here are 7 clever ways to unlock its most useful hidden tricks.
How to vibe code with Gemini: 17 creative builds Google just revealed
Google’s AI Studio update adds 17 new ways to build with Gemini, expanding far beyond chat. Discover how to include these in the apps you're designing through vibe coding.
OpenAI live blog - Sam Altman hosts AMA: Time, how to watch, and how to submit questions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and CTO Mira Murati host a live Q&A today at 10:30 a.m. PT — tune in to hear what’s next for ChatGPT and the future of AI.
7 genius Copilot prompts that make Windows 11 instantly more useful
Want to get more from Windows 11? These 7 Copilot prompts can help you plan, write, summarize and fix tasks in seconds.
This little-known Gemini trick is the secret to fact-checking — and it’s more accurate than ChatGPT
Gemini’s Deep Thinking mode and Search Grounding combo helps Google’s AI verify facts, plan reasoning and deliver answers you can actually trust. Here’s why it’s my favorite.
I tested Windows 11’s new AI upgrades — and these 3 are actually worth using (plus, one I can't wait to try)
After testing Windows 11’s latest AI features, I found three that genuinely improve my PC experience — and there's an upcoming upgrade that looks even better.
I wore Friend, the AI companion that listens all day — here’s what surprised me most
I wore the Friend AI pendant for a week — here’s what surprised me most about this always-listening, always-texting wearable.
I ditched Chrome for ChatGPT Atlas — here’s why I’m going back, even with the smart features Google can’t match
ChatGPT Atlas brings AI directly into your browser, offering smart summaries, writing tools, and memory. But is it better than Chrome? Here's my take.
I tested Google’s newest AI learning tool — and it taught me more than ChatGPT
In a sea of AI slop and brain rot, Google’s 'Learn About' blends AI and education to turn search into a personal tutor.
Grokipedia was supposed to rival Wikipedia — but Elon Musk pulled the plug (for now)
lon Musk has delayed the launch of Grokipedia, his AI-powered Wikipedia rival, to purge propaganda and refine its knowledge system before rollout.
Is paying for Sora 2 worth it over free Veo 3.1? I tested 7 prompts to find out
Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1: I tested both AI video generators using the same 7 prompts — here’s which one created better cinematic stories.
45% of AI-generated news is wrong, new study warns — here’s what happened when I tested it myself
Fast and convenient doesn't always mean accurate
Claude Memory just launched and it syncs with ChatGPT — here’s how it works
Claude’s new Memory feature lets you sync chats and context with ChatGPT or Gemini. Here’s how it works and why it’s a major upgrade.
