Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I compared NotebookLM vs. Audio Overviews vs. Illuminate — here's how to use Google's best AI audio tools
Save time and learn faster with these free AI tools from Google
Alexa+ can now shop for you — here are all the new features rolling out
Alexa+ now helps you shop smarter, track deals, manage deliveries and organize your family calendar.
I tested ChatGPT-5.2 vs Gemini 3.0 with 7 real-world prompts — here's the winner
We put GPT‑5.2 and Gemini 3.0 through real-world prompts — from ethical dilemmas to explainers — and the winner depends on what you're looking for.
OpenAI just launched GPT‑5.2 — here's everything that's new in the fight against Gemini and Claude
OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT‑5.2 to all ChatGPT users. Here's what’s new in the model — and why it matters for everyday tasks, developers, and businesses.
Disney just made AI history — $1B OpenAI deal brings 200+ characters to Sora
A galaxy of characters is coming to Sora, and Disney+ could become home to the best AI-generated fan content
Apple Intelligence — everything you need to know about Apple's AI
Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.
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.
The genius habit that supercharges any prompt — and most people have never tried it
Using only one AI assistant? You might be missing out. Here’s why mixing ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others gives you better answers — and how to start.
I tested ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini with 7 high-pressure scenarios — and there's a clear winner
I asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini how to handle real medical, legal and financial emergencies — and one model gave the safest, clearest advice.
Sam Altman talks parenthood on Fallon: 'I cannot imagine having gone through figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he couldn’t imagine parenting a newborn without ChatGPT — and the internet was quick to push back. Here’s why his comment touched a nerve.
I used Google Mixboard to turn my ideas into a full presentation — here's why it's a game changer
Mixboard is a free tool within Google Labs and the newest features make it far more powerful for creators, students and anyone planning a projects. It can now create full presentations in minutes.
The ‘no prompt’ rule makes ChatGPT give expert-level writing advice — here’s how it works
Skipping prompts altogether has become my favorite way to improve my writing with ChatGPT. Here’s why dropping instructions gets me clearer edits, better insights and stronger stories.
This tiny AI startup just crushed Google’s Gemini 3 on a key reasoning test — here's what we know
A six-person startup beat Google’s Gemini 3 on the ARC-AGI-2 reasoning test with a meta-system built on existing LLMs. Here’s how Poetiq pulled it off.
Elon Musk’s Grok 4.1 vs Anthropic’s Claude 4.5 Sonnet — here’s the AI model that’s actually smarter
Claude 4.5 Sonnet and Grok 4.1 go head-to-head in nine tests covering logic, creativity, ethics and coding. Here’s the clear winner and why it matters.
I compared the privacy of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity — here’s the one you should trust most with your personal info
I read the fine print so you don't have to
I tried ChatGPT’s Voice-to-Text feature — and it’s miles ahead of Otter and Google Recorder
ChatGPT’s new Voice-to-Text tool goes beyond transcription — it understands context, summarizes in real time, and outperforms Otter and Google Recorder in every test.
I tested ChatGPT’s tone feature with a Taylor Swift persona — the results surprised me
I asked ChatGPT seven business questions and told it to answer like Taylor Swift — and the advice was shockingly sharp and strategic.
You can go on a real live 'date' with an AI girlfriend at this NYC café — we wish we were kidding
EVA AI is launching the first café built specifically for dates with AI companions. Here’s what it looks like and what it says about the future of human–AI relationships.
This is hands down the worst new AI tool of 2025 — and I regret ever turning it on
I review AI tools every day, but one new “proactive” AI stands out for all the wrong reasons — it’s invasive, expensive and solves a problem nobody has.
OpenAI tipped to launch ads on ChatGPT — and there's already a huge backlash
OpenAI says it’s not advertising; users say it sure feels like it
OpenAI is teaching AI models to 'confess' when they hallucinate — here’s what that actually means
OpenAI has introduced a new research method called “confessions,” which trains AI models to self-report when they take shortcuts or break instructions. Here’s how it works.
9 seriously underrated AI tools that boost productivity — and most are free
These are my favorite AI tools and features that actually save time, but often fly under the radar. Here are the ones that genuinely boost productivity
Google is using AI to rewrite headlines — and users are starting to notice
AI is taking clickbait to a whole new level
