Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I turned a hotel key card into a one-tap shortcut for ChatGPT — and now I use it every day
I discovered that an old hotel key card could trigger iPhone automations. By pairing it with ChatGPT and Gemini, I created a one-tap AI shortcut I now use daily for writing, focus and journaling.
ChatGPT now offers a year-in-review — 7 prompts to turn it into a ‘Wrapped’
ChatGPT now offers a Year-in-Review recap. I tried it — then used these 7 prompts to turn it into a full ‘ChatGPT Wrapped’ with stats, highlights, habits, and goals.
I found a box of old film rolls — and AI helped me recover memories I thought were lost forever
I found a box of undeveloped film negatives and wondered if AI could bring them back. Using Google’s Nano Banana Pro, I turned them into real photos — and the results were unexpectedly emotional
5 AI tools that bring real holiday magic — and most of them are free
I tested five AI tools that made the holidays more magical, from personalized Santa videos to Elf on the Shelf ideas and stress-free holiday cards.
I stopped making slides from scratch — NotebookLM turns my messy notes into a presentation
I used Google’s new Nano Banana Pro with NotebookLM — here are 7 surprisingly useful ways it turned my notes into visuals
I tested Google’s Nano Banana — drawing directly on my photos works better than typing prompts
Google’s Nano Banana now lets you draw directly on photos to guide AI image edits. I tested the feature in Gemini and was surprised by how intuitive it feels.
ChatGPT vs. Elon Musk's Grok — which AI has the 'rizz' to explain Gen Alpha slang?
We tested ChatGPT against Elon Musk’s AI to see which one actually understands Gen Alpha slang — and the results were clear.
The ‘handle it’ prompt makes ChatGPT give expert‑level advice — here’s how to use it
Too many options, too little brain space? This ChatGPT prompt takes the lead and gives expert-level advice — no follow-ups, no fuss, no spiraling.
Nano Banana now lets you draw prompts directly on your photos — Sam Altman is going to hate this
Nano Banana now lets you draw or annotate directly on images in the Gemini app to guide your edits. Here’s how this new feature makes prompting more visual, precise and fun.
I almost paid too much for personalized holiday cards — but Nano Banana did the job instead
Tired of holiday photo chaos? I used Nano Banana to create our family card — no posing, no matching outfits, just AI magic. Here's how it worked and what it looked like.
5 reasons the Google app is a must-download on your iPhone — especially before your next flight
The Google app on iPhone does more than search. From Gemini-powered answers to visual tools and faster discovery, here are five features worth using right now.
Gemini 3 Flash launches worldwide — here’s everything to know about Google's smartest model yet
Google just launched Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model designed to combine fast response times with advanced reasoning. Here’s what’s new and who it’s for.
I just tested the new ChatGPT Images vs. Google Nano Banana — and there's a clear winner
I tested OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image update against Google’s Nano Banana using seven real-world prompts. Here’s which AI image generator actually wins.
I almost bought an e-paper tablet — ChatGPT already does exactly what I need
Here's how I use ChatGPT to transcribe my messy notes and journal entries
Google just launched a new AI agent that runs your inbox: Here’s what CC actually does
Google Labs just unveiled CC, a new AI agent powered by Gemini that scans your Gmail, Calendar and Drive to deliver a daily briefing and draft emails for you. Here’s how it works — and who it’s for.
OpenAI just supercharged ChatGPT images to fight Nano Banana — here's 5 prompts to try now
OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT Images with faster results, cleaner edits and better visuals. I tested what’s new — here are 5 prompts worth trying.
Adobe Firefly adds AI video features most generators lack — here’s what’s rolling out today
Adobe is rolling out major Firefly video upgrades, including prompt-based editing, camera motion controls and a new browser video editor. Here’s what they do — and who they’re for.
I'm a former Disney cast member — here's why this $1B OpenAI deal feels like something Walt Disney would have wanted
As a former Disney cast member, I explain why Disney’s $1B deal with OpenAI isn’t reckless — and why it fits the company’s long history of controlled innovation.
9 real mistakes people make with ChatGPT — and how GPT-5.2 fixes them
This new model is more 'human' than ever; here's how to lean into it
NotebookLM vs. Illuminate — which Gemini-powered audio tool should you actually use?
Save time and learn faster with these free AI tools from Google
ChatGPT says there is still a chance for the Dallas Cowboys to get into the NFL Playoffs — here’s how
With the Cowboys’ playoff odds at just 1%, I asked ChatGPT to map out the exact scenario that keeps Dallas alive — and why they’re not eliminated yet.
I tested ChatGPT-5.2 and Claude Opus 4.5 with real-life prompts — here’s the clear winner
I tested ChatGPT-5.2 and Claude Opus 4.5 on seven real-life scenarios to see which handles judgment, ambiguity and responsibility better. There was a clear winner.
GPT‑5.2 is way smarter than I expected — these 9 prompts prove it
OpenAI says GPT‑5.2 is smarter than ever — but can it actually handle complex reasoning, code, planning and synthesis? I tested it with 9 real prompts to find out.
