
Amanda Caswell
Amanda Caswell is an award-winning journalist, bestselling YA author, and one of today’s leading voices in AI and technology. A celebrated contributor to various news outlets, her sharp insights and relatable storytelling have earned her a loyal readership. Amanda’s work has been recognized with prestigious honors, including outstanding contribution to media.
Known for her ability to bring clarity to even the most complex topics, Amanda seamlessly blends innovation and creativity, inspiring readers to embrace the power of AI and emerging technologies. As a certified prompt engineer, she continues to push the boundaries of how humans and AI can work together.
Beyond her journalism career, Amanda is a bestselling author of science fiction books for young readers, where she channels her passion for storytelling into inspiring the next generation. A long-distance runner and mom of three, Amanda’s writing reflects her authenticity, natural curiosity, and heartfelt connection to everyday life — making her not just a journalist, but a trusted guide in the ever-evolving world of technology.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

I just tested the newest versions of ChatGPT vs Gemini vs DeepSeek vs Claude — and the winner completely surprised me
By Amanda Caswell published
You think you know which AI is best — until you see how they actually perform. I tested them all, and the result surprised me.

This pro tip makes ChatGPT remember you — so you can (finally) stop repeating yourself
By Amanda Caswell published
Learn how to unlock ChatGPT's memory feature, teach it what matters to you and use smart hacks to make it act more like a real personal assistant.

DeepSeek’s latest update is a serious threat to ChatGPT and Google — here’s why
By Amanda Caswell published
DeepSeek's R1-0528 update delivers major gains in reasoning, coding, and efficiency, and it's quickly becoming a serious rival to OpenAI and Google.

7 genius AI prompts to supercharge your ideas (and get more done)
By Amanda Caswell last updated
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.

I love ChatGPT — but Gemini beats it at these 3 things
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT may dominate the spotlight, but Google’s Gemini still has a permanent tab on my laptop. Here are 3 powerful reasons I keep using it.

Forget YouTube — Google's new Flow TV offers mesmerizing AI videos for free
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Flow TV is a nonstop stream of AI-generated videos created with Veo 3, Imagen 4, and Gemini — no subscription required.

I just tested ChatGPT-4o vs Claude 4 Sonnet with 7 prompts — one crushed the competition
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tested Claude 4 Sonnet and ChatGPT-4o with 7 prompts. Here’s which AI came out on top.

The ‘3-word rule’ that makes ChatGPT give expert-level responses
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Tired of bland AI responses? Learn how the “3-word rule” can transform your ChatGPT prompts into expert-level answers.

I test AI for a living — and ChatGPT is still missing these 5 key features
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool, but it’s still missing key features that could take it to the next level.

Google’s $249/month AI video tool is incredible — but this one feature left me frustrated
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Veo 3 generates jaw-dropping AI videos with sound and dialogue — but it’s not perfect. Here’s what impressed me and what needs work.

I tested Gemini 2.5 Pro vs Claude 4 Sonnet with the same 7 prompts — here’s who came out on top
By Amanda Caswell published
I gave Claude 4 Sonnet and Gemini 2.5 Pro the same 7 prompts. From empathy to edge computing, here’s who won.

What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here's everything you need to know about Claude AI and all you can do with it.

Claude Opus 4 is here — and it might be the smartest AI assistant yet
By Amanda Caswell published
With top scores in real-world coding benchmarks, Anthropic's new models, Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 are here; here's what they can do.

OpenAI and Jony Ive are building the ‘iPhone of AI’ — here’s what that means for you
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman partners with Apple’s legendary designer to reimagine AI hardware — and the future of tech.

The only 5 prompt types you need to master ChatGPT (and any other chatbot)
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock your favorite chatbot's full potential with five powerful prompt types. No prompt engineering degree required.

Google Gemini can now access your Gmail and Docs — here’s why that matters
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Gemini AI can now access Gmail, Docs, Drive, and more to deliver personalized help — but it raises new privacy concerns.

Google Veo 3 and Flow: The future of AI filmmaking is here — here’s how it works
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s new Flow tool taps into Veo 3, Gemini, and Imagen to let anyone create cinematic stories with AI

Google AI Ultra: Everything in the $250/month subscription — and why it might be worth it
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini, Veo 3, Flow, Whisk, NotebookLM and more are bundled in Google’s new AI Ultra plan

New to Google Gemini? Try these prompts to get started
By Amanda Caswell published
Whether you want to brainstorm ideas, summarize docs, or generate images, here’s how to start using Gemini like a pro.

NotebookLM just arrived on Android — and it can turn your notes into podcasts
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's NotebookLM is now on Android, bringing AI-powered summarization and smart note-taking to your phone.

I made ChatGPT speak Gen Alpha slang — the results were unhinged
By Amanda Caswell published
I made ChatGPT rewrite fairy tales and climate news in Gen Alpha slang — Goldilocks got ‘ratio’d' and more hilarious brain rot.

DeepSeek wrote the prompts, ChatGPT created the images — and I'm obsessed with the teamwork
By Amanda Caswell published
I used DeepSeek to write image prompts for ChatGPT — here’s how it elevated the results and unlocked next-level AI creativity.

10 ChatGPT prompts I love that’ll turn you into a power user
By Amanda Caswell published
Stop using the same tired AI prompts. These 10 hidden gems can supercharge your chats and help you work smarter every day.
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