Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
ChatGPT simplified my employee benefits during open enrollment — here’s what happened
Open enrollment can be overwhelming. I used ChatGPT to analyze health plans, compare benefits and explain confusing terms — here’s how the chatbot made the process easier.
I tested 7 money-saving prompts on ChatGPT-5.1 and Gemini 3.0 — here's the surprising winner
I put ChatGPT and Gemini through seven real-world money-saving prompts to see which AI gives smarter financial advice. One model was noticeably better at cutting costs.
My kids bought 'Extreme Fart Extension' for Alexa+ — here’s how to quickly set up parental controls and stop voice purchases
My kids accidentally bought a fart app using Alexa+. Here's how to set up Amazon parental controls to stop voice purchases, block silly skills, and avoid surprise charges.
I watched Stranger Things with ChatGPT — the live commentary shocked me
I asked ChatGPT to give me live commentary while I watched Stranger Things — and its reactions were surprisingly smart, emotional, and occasionally hilarious. Here's what happened.
Elon Musk's AI vs. Google's AI with 9 challenging prompts — here's the clear winner
I put Gemini 3.0 and Grok 4.1 through 9 head-to-head prompts — from logic and creativity to humor and tone. Here's what happened and how the models each surprised me.
9 clever ways to use Gemini you probably haven’t tried yet
Gemini is baked into more of your favorite Google apps than you think. Here’s how to use it for everything from email replies to spreadsheet formulas.
I tested ChatGPT against its legacy model with 9 prompts — here’s which one won
I put ChatGPT-4o and 5.1 through 9 real-world tests — from logic puzzles to coding, writing and image analysis.
I tested Gamma, the AI that builds slide decks in seconds — here’s what impressed me (and what didn’t)
Gamma turns your ideas into sleek slide decks in seconds. I tested the AI tool to see if it really replaces PowerPoint. Here's what worked, what didn’t, and who Gamma is best for.
I tested ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude to see which chatbot is the biggest people-pleaser — one went way too far and compared me to Steve Jobs
New research says AI chatbots are becoming more sycophantic. I tested ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to find out which one flatters you the most.
ChatGPT is shockingly good at finding Black Friday deals — here’s how to shop with it
ChatGPT just became your smartest shopping assistant. Here’s how to use it to find better Black Friday deals, faster — and what not to ask it.
Use this AI cheat sheet to sound like the smartest person at Thanksgiving dinner
AI cheat sheet for Thanksgiving. Here are 7 clever, timely talking points to help you sound informed without sounding like a robot
I just tested ChatGPT Atlas vs. Chrome with Gemini 3.0 — here’s the AI browser winner
I put Chrome with Gemini 3 and ChatGPT Atlas head-to-head in nine real-world tasks — from shopping and summarizing to tab control and autofill. One AI browser came out way ahead.
I just tried Flow's 4 new AI editing tools — and I can't believe what it can do now
Google just added 4 powerful new editing tools to Flow — including Nano Banana image edits, object removal and camera reshoots.
Think twice before sharing your AI subscription — 7 reasons it’s a terrible idea
Sharing AI subscriptions like ChatGPT or Gemini might seem harmless but it opens the door to massive privacy issues, security risks and data leaks. Here’s why you should never do it.
I just tested ChatGPT vs. Elon Musk's AI with 9 prompts — and there's a clear winner
ChatGPT-5.1 vs Grok 4.1: I ran nine hands-on tests to find the real winner — and these leading chatbots left me surprised by the outcome
Gemini 3 in Chrome just made AI browsers pointless — even ChatGPT Atlas
Gemini 3 now builds AI directly into Chrome, giving you smarter search, multimodal tools and summaries — making AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas unnecessary.
ChatGPT is now free for teachers — 7 powerful ways to use it in your classroom
ChatGPT is now free for teachers through 2027 — try these 7 smart ways to use it for lessons, quizzes, visuals, translations and stress-free planning.
7 Nano Banana Pro trends — and I’m obsessed with the new Gemini 3 upgrades
Google just rolled out Nano Banana Pro with big quality improvements and AI-image detection. I tried seven creative prompts to see what the new model can actually do.
ChatGPT just got group chats — here’s how to try it with your friends
ChatGPT’s new Group Chat feature lets you collaborate with up to 20 people — and the AI — in the same thread. Here’s how it works and where it's available.
Google Gemini 3 — everything you need to know
Google's Gemini 3 brings smarter Search, faster coding and next-level productivity, into every day life and workflows.
Gemini 3 just launched — these 5 powerful features are my favorites so far
Google’s newest AI model is faster, smarter and built directly into the Gemini app and Search — but its most useful improvements are easy to miss.
I just tested ChatGPT-5.1 vs. Gemini 3 — and one AI crushed the competition
Google and OpenAI just launched their newest AI models. I compared Gemini 3 and ChatGPT-5.1 across 11 challenging tests— and one model clearly came out on top.
This AI toy has my kids ditching screen time — and it's selling out fast
The AI sticker toy effortlessly blends AI and imagination. See why it’s going viral and why it’s set to be a top holiday gift.
