Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Introducing the Tom’s Guide AI Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the Tom’s Guide AI Awards 2026. Here’s everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees and key deadlines.
Your feed is suddenly full of AI cat videos — here’s why they’re going viral right now
Surreal, funny and oddly convincing — AI-generated cat clips are flooding TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. Here's what's driving the trend.
New to Gemini? Here are 7 prompts that instantly show what it can do
These 7 Gemini prompts show beginners how to use Google’s AI assistant for research, YouTube summaries, productivity and habit building.
I asked ChatGPT which streaming services to cancel this month — then used Agent mode to do it
Streaming subscriptions can add up fast. I asked ChatGPT which services I should cancel to save money — then used agent mode to actually do it.
Leaked transcript: Sam Altman warns Elon Musk’s xAI could tell the Pentagon 'we’ll do whatever you want'
ChatGPT's CEO defends Pentagon deal admid backlash
Google NotebookLM can now turn your notes into videos — here’s how it works
Google’s NotebookLM is getting Cinematic Video Overviews, a new feature that turns documents and research into AI-generated videos using Gemini and Veo.
ChatGPT’s Pentagon deal just changed — here’s what it means for everyday users
OpenAI revised its Pentagon agreement after backlash. Here’s what changed — and why it matters for ChatGPT users.
You can move your ChatGPT memory to Claude in 60 seconds — here’s how
Claude now lets you import your ChatGPT memory in seconds. Here’s how to transfer your AI preferences and context in about a minute.
I use the '3-Layer Rewrite' prompt to turn messy notes into fully developed ideas — here’s how it works
I use a 3-layer rewrite prompt to turn brain dumps into fully developed ideas — here’s how the system works.
The one thing Claude does better than any other AI — and how to try it yourself
Learn how to use Claude’s 'Artifacts' to create your own custom, AI-powered chatbots in seconds without touching a single line of code.
Google just launched Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite — 7 prompts to test its new 'Thinking' mode
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite has arrived — Google’s fastest AI model yet. Here are 7 powerful prompts to test its speed, “Thinking Levels” and multimodal skills right now.
I tested ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude on the Iran war — and one AI fed me fake news
Can you trust AI for breaking news? We stress-tested Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini on the March 2026 Iran strikes. Which AI overfabricated —and which stayed honest.
I've ditched complex prompts for this 10-second Claude habit to boost productivity
Ditch the complex AI workflows. I’m an AI expert and this 10-second Claude 'brain dump' habit is the only ritual I use to clear morning fog and win my day.
Claude crashes under 'unprecedented demand' — service restored as surge shows explosive growth
More people are choosing Claude over ChatGPT — and today’s outage reveals the growing pains of AI’s rapid rise.
Claude hits No. 1 on the App Store as users flee ChatGPT over OpenAI's 'Department of War' deal
After OpenAI signed a landmark deal with the Pentagon, over 1.5 million users have reportedly canceled their subscriptions. How a 'morals vs. military' divide just flipped the App Store upside down.
ChatGPT vs Claude: I put both default models through 7 real-world tests — one is the clear winner
ChatGPT and Claude's default models battle it out in challenges that test every day uses such as writing, reasoning and explanation to find the overall winner.
AI saves me hours every week — here are the 9 ways I use it
Stop wasting time on busywork. Discover nine practical ways to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini to automate your daily routine, summarize documents, and reclaim your free time.
I tested the Ball2 smart ball during a snowstorm — and it got all three of my kids playing together
This AI ball created high-energy games and endless fun for the whole family
AI could replace office jobs within 18 months — here’s 5 things you should do right now
The future of work belongs to people who know how to direct AI. Start with one hour a week and stay ready to pivot.
New to Claude? Use these 6 simple starter prompts to unlock better answers instantly
If you’re new to Claude, this easy starter prompt unlocks better answers, smarter insights and more helpful responses.
I built an AI assistant with its own phone number in 10 minutes — here’s how
AI is moving off your screen and onto the phone line. ElevenLabs’ new platform means anyone can build a conversational agent with a dedicated number.
I stopped being polite to ChatGPT — and my answers finally became useful
Break the 'one-and-done' habit
My browser was destroying my focus — these AI extensions fixed it
These AI Chrome extensions helped me stay focused, reduce distractions and work faster without leaving my browser. Here’s what actually worked.
