Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Google is giving students a free year of Gemini Pro — plus, new AI study features
Google is giving college students free access to its premium AI plans for a year as part of a larger back-to-school update spanning Gemini and Google Search.
5 features that give Claude the edge over ChatGPT
ChatGPT has caught up on major features, but these 5 unique tools — from native iPhone app access to self-updating dashboards — are still exclusive to Claude.
5 Gemini features ChatGPT still can’t match
Here are 5 practical, everyday features Gemini offers that OpenAI's chatbot still doesn't support.
Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically
Meta has patented AI glasses that could recognize your friends, detect when they laugh and decide which moments are worth saving.
I connected Claude to my daily apps — here are the 5 that actually made it useful
Connecting Claude to your daily apps can actually save you time. Here are the 5 best Claude Connectors worth setting up—plus safety tips to know first.
This new AI assistant makes AI easier for people 65+ — no app or prompts required
Ask Proxy helps people over 65 use AI through simple text messages, with no app to download or complicated prompts to learn.
Gemini 3.7 Flash is here — and this prompt proves why it's known as Google's 'workhorse'
Google calls Gemini 3.7 Flash a workhorse, so I created one epic prompt to test its planning, Workspace and agentic abilities.
Apple’s Siri news fix has a big Gen Z problem
Apple reportedly wants to pay publishers to improve its AI-powered Siri, but relying too heavily on legacy news could leave the assistant out of step with younger iPhone users.
Claude is now watermarking every response — here's what that means if you use AI for writing
Claude now secretly watermarks every AI-generated response. Here's how AI watermarking works, whether it can be removed and what it means for power users.
Researchers tracked 821 deepfake attacks — Elon Musk's Grok was linked to most of them
A new Resemble AI report claims Grok produced 87% of traceable synthetic files connected to documented deepfake attacks in early 2026.
5 custom Gemini Gems that I swear save me hours each week
Gemini Gems turn Google’s chatbot into a collection of reusable AI assistants. Here are five that could genuinely save you time.
After 25 years, Google's iconic Search button is disappearing for some users — and this is the replacement
Google is testing a redesigned homepage that replaces its iconic Search button with AI tools like AI Mode, Brainstorm and Create Images.
OpenAI’s head of ethics just quit — here’s why ChatGPT users should pay attention
OpenAI’s head of ethics has left, following other major safety departures. Here’s what the shake-up could mean for ChatGPT and its users.
I put ChatGPT on my Ray-Ban Meta glasses — and it completely changed how I used them
I connected ChatGPT to my Ray-Ban Meta glasses to see if it could replace Meta AI. Here's how it worked and what surprised me.
AI gone wild: What recent ‘rogue AI’ really means
Is AI really going wild? From OpenAI stress tests to Big Tech calling for brakes, here's what "rogue" AI agents actually mean for you.
I’m a former personal trainer — and this AI fitness app is surprisingly legit
I’m a former personal trainer and used the Ray AI fitness app for a month. Here’s how its voice coaching, adaptive workouts and rep counting performed.
I gave ChatGPT, Gemini, and Alexa the same school supply list — one cost 3X as much
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Alexa to shop my kids' school supply lists. One AI found the best deals, while another nearly tripled my total.
AI isn’t gaining consciousness — it’s just gaslighting you
Wondering why long ChatGPT conversations get strange? Learn why AI chatbots validate odd beliefs, how "delusional spirals" happen and how to use AI safely.
I use the 'bird cage' prompt to keep my ChatGPT projects separate — now I can't work without it
My favorite ChatGPT prompt doesn't write better emails or generate better code. Instead, it keeps every project in its own "bird cage" so ideas don't spill into each other.
You have until August 30 to save your ChatGPT DALL-E images — here's how to avoid losing them forever
OpenAI is retiring the DALL-E GPT in ChatGPT on August 30. Here's how to download and save your AI images before the deadline.
Google Health gets a lot of hate — but these 5 AI Coach prompts changed my mind
I’ve been using Google Health to track my sleep, steps and workouts. Here are the AI Coach prompts that make my Fitbit data more useful.
Claude has 4 built-in skills I use constantly — here’s how to find them
Discover four built-in Claude skills for creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs and PowerPoint presentations — and learn how to enable them.
You don’t have to quit AI to use less energy — try these 7 simple habits
Learn 7 simple, actionable habits to make your AI prompts faster and more efficient without sacrificing quality or quitting your favorite AI tools.
