Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Shopping on Amazon or Walmart? Why you shouldn't rely on their AI assistants just yet
A new Columbia Law School report claims Amazon and Walmart's AI shopping assistants make American-made products harder to find—and raises bigger questions about AI-powered shopping.
I tried HyperTexting for a week to escape social media algorithms — and realized I don't actually want them gone
I spent a week using HyperTexting instead of algorithm-driven social media and discovered why the future of the internet probably isn't algorithm-free.
'I use AI, but I don't want AI making my choices': Tom's Guide readers sound off on Google AI search
After asking whether AI is replacing Google Search, I received thoughtful responses from readers on AI, ads, critical thinking, and the future of finding information online.
'If this 22-year-old made $400,000 over the weekend, why can't I?' Inside the fake AI entrepreneur boom
AI-generated millionaire stories are flooding social media. Here's how they're made, why they're so convincing and the warning signs they're fake.
I gave Claude Opus 5 and Kimi K3 15 impossible prompts — the winner surprised me
I pitted Claude Opus 5 against Kimi K3 with 15 demanding coding and infrastructure prompts to see which AI model actually performs better for developers.
What is Kimi K3? Everything you need to know about the new ChatGPT rival
What is Kimi K3? Discover Moonshot AI’s new open-weight ChatGPT rival, its key features for coding and agents, pricing, and the latest news.
I use Google's AI to thrift for my big family — these are the 5 features that actually save me money
I use Google's AI tools to thrift smarter for my family of five. Here's how AI Mode, Lens and Circle to Search help me save money.
I just learned your Claude AI chats could show up in Google — here's how to check yours
Some publicly shared Claude AI conversations briefly appeared in Google Search. Here's what happened, who was affected and how to review your shared chats.
I searched Amazon for AI-written books — and it was much harder to spot them than I expected
There are more AI-authored books on the market than you'd expect
New to ChatGPT Work? These 7 prompts turn it into a personal assistant
I stopped treating ChatGPT Work like a chatbot. These 7 prompts helped it take ownership of tasks and finally feel like a real assistant.
Jimothy the viral raccoon is 100% real — here's what's AI
Is Jimothy the raccoon real? Yes, but the wild videos taking over your feed are generative AI. Discover why this Seattle raccoon became an AI illusion.
ChatGPT Health told me I'm pregnant (I'm not) — here's why you should never rely on AI for medical advice
AI is not a substitute for a professional
Gemini Notebook just sold me on foldables — here's why I finally get the hype
Google's Gemini Notebooks and NotebookLM are positioned as similar tools, but they shine in different areas. Here's how to use them together.
Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI Odyssey movie — here's what we know
Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI movie based on The Odyssey. Here's what we know about xAI's ambitious filmmaking plans.
I asked ChatGPT to improve my Apple Notes app — here are the 7 changes I actually kept
I asked ChatGPT how to make Apple Notes more useful. These seven practical changes helped me organize my work, save time and get more from Apple's free app.
I always recommend the ChatGPT 'Escape Prompt' to friends looking for a new job — here's why it works
The 'Escape Prompt' helps ChatGPT become your career coach, uncovering new opportunities, transferable skills and a smarter job search strategy.
Tech giants are spending billions on AI just to give it away — here's why
Open source AI is everywhere in 2026. Here's why companies are releasing open models— and what it means for ChatGPT users and developers.
I planned an entire weekend getaway using ChatGPT’s voice mode — here’s why it was easier than typing
I planned a full weekend trip using ChatGPT’s live voice feature. Here’s why talking through ideas beat switching between a dozen browser tabs and typing out endless prompts.
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is 'silencing an entire generation' — here's why parents should pay attention
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is "silencing an entire generation." As a parent and AI writer, here's why I think his warning deserves a closer look.
I test AI coding tools all day — here are 9 hidden Claude Code features you’re probably missing
Discover 9 hidden Claude Code features that can save time, automate repetitive tasks, and help you get the most out of Anthropic's powerful command-line AI assistant.
I asked ChatGPT to make my iPhone more private — it found 7 settings I wish I'd turned on years ago
I asked ChatGPT to audit my iPhone privacy settings. Here are the 7 buried iOS features it found, plus the 2 critical anti-theft steps the AI missed.
I put ChatGPT to the test after a new study revealed how AI tricks our brains
A new AI study reveals a disturbing habit: relying on AI makes us stop saying "I don't know." Here’s what happened when I put ChatGPT to the test
I found the 7 easiest Claude connectors for people over 50 — start with these
Discover the best Claude Connectors for people over 50 and learn how they can simplify email, travel, shopping, taxes, and everyday tasks.
