Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I tried the AI app that uses Google Maps to plan group hangouts — now we actually follow through
Continua uses AI and Google Maps to turn messy group chats into real plans, including where to go, when to meet, and how to actually follow through.
Everyone swears being rude to ChatGPT works — the 'rage prompt' works even better
Everyone says being rude to ChatGPT gets better answers, but there’s a smarter way. Here’s the ‘rage prompt’ I use to get clearer, faster, more useful responses.
I test AI chatbots for a living and these are the best ChatGPT alternatives
ChatGPT is an impressive piece of technology but the market for AI chatbots is now wide open. Here's the best ChatGPT alternatives base on my testing.
I built a ‘free forever’ AI stack — and it gives you Pro features for $0
I built a “free forever” AI stack that costs $0 but still delivers pro features like research, writing help, document summaries, vibe coding and simple automation.
OpenAI reportedly passed on Siri — now Apple’s Gemini deal could be worth billions
Apple is reportedly preparing to spend billions of dollars to bring Google’s Gemini AI models deeper into its ecosystem, as the company works to deliver a much more capable version of Siri.
Claude’s new Cowork feature threatens Gemini’s Workspace advantage — and puts dozens of startups at risk
Claude’s Cowork turns its AI into a true work assistant, challenging Gemini’s role in Google Workspace and threatening dozens of productivity startups.
I didn’t think Gemini could do this — 10 useful features hiding in plain sight
Gemini can analyze PDFs, screenshots and scanned documents, helping surface key details and answer questions about files that aren’t easy to search.
Stranger Things fans are spiraling after eyeing ChatGPT in behind-the-scenes footage
Stranger Things fans are spiraling after spotting ChatGPT in a behind-the-scenes clip — but there’s no evidence AI was used on the show.
'Alright, alright, alright': Matthew McConaughey just trademarked himself to fight AI misuse
Matthew McConaughey is trademarking parts of his identity to push back against AI deepfakes. Here’s why the move matters as AI misuse grows.
Google Gemini just pulled further ahead of ChatGPT — here’s what it can now do with your Gmail and Photos
Google is rolling out a new “Personal Intelligence” feature in Gemini that lets the AI understand context across your Google apps.
I didn’t expect AI to help with the winter blues — but these 9 prompts actually work
Winter drained my motivation more than I expected. These nine AI prompts helped me stay emotionally steady and build small momentum when energy was low.
Gemini is quietly crushing it — 7 prompts that prove what the model can do
Discover seven underrated Gemini prompts that go beyond the basics — from bookshelf analysis to stress-free trip planning and more.
Google Gemini — everything you need to know
Gemini is the brand Google uses for all things AI. This includes a chatbot, assistant and underlying language model.
What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
Anthropic Claude is one of the biggest chatbots in the world. Here's everything you need to know about Claude 4 and earlier versions.
I didn’t expect AI to be this useful — 9 ways I use chatbots every day
I test AI tools for a living, but these are the nine simple ways I use AI every day to stay organized, fact-check information and reduce stress.
Apple is not throwing in the AI towel with Google deal — 'Apple is building its own models based on Gemini that will power a more advanced version of Siri' says analyst
Apple’s deal with Google doesn’t mean it’s giving up on AI. Analysts say Apple is using Gemini as a foundation — while keeping full control over Siri, privacy and the user experience.
Apple and Google reach deal to power Siri with Gemini — and it could change the iPhone forever
Apple confirmed Siri will use Google’s Gemini AI in 2026. It could finally fix Siri — but it also raises big questions about Apple’s AI future.
Anthropic brings Claude into healthcare — skip the ChatGPT Health waitlist
Anthropic is pushing Claude into healthcare with HIPAA-ready AI tools, signaling a growing showdown with OpenAI over medical AI.
AI is quietly breaking the internet — and most people don’t even realize it yet
Zero-click search promises instant answers, but it often removes context, nuance and trust — making everyday decisions and fact-checking harder.
I tested Gemini 3 Flash vs. DeepSeek with 9 prompts — the winner surprised me
Gemini 3 Flash is fast and powerful — but how does it compare to DeepSeek? I tested both chatbots across nine prompts to see which one really performs better.
The 'brain warm-up' prompt I use every morning — it takes under 2 minutes
A simple AI brain warm-up prompt I use every morning. It takes less than two minutes and helps me ease into the day.
I lost a contact lens in the shower — ChatGPT helped me find it
I didn’t expect an AI tool to help with a very real, very slippery problem. But ChatGPT Vision turned out to be surprisingly useful when I lost my contact lens. Here's what happened.
Gemini 3 is fast — but it still can’t master this one 'killer' ChatGPT feature
Gemini 3 is fast, but ChatGPT still has an edge: it lets you customize tone so AI actually sounds like you.
