Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Forget Audible — ChatGPT can now read documents and even ebooks out loud to you (and it's surprisingly good)
Tired of switching between text-to-speech apps? Here’s how to use ChatGPT’s Read Aloud feature to listen to emails, documents and more without leaving the app.
ChatGPT vs Gemini: I tested both to see which actually makes you more productive — here’s the winner
I tested ChatGPT and Gemini side by side to see which AI assistant actually makes you more productive — here’s which one came out on top.
The one prompt I tell everyone new to AI to start with — and why it changes everything
New to AI? Start with this one simple prompt that unlocks ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude’s full potential — and makes them instantly useful.
Google’s NotebookLM just got its best update yet — and it’s a game changer for productivity
Google’s NotebookLM just got a major AI upgrade — it can now turn your notes into flashcards and quizzes. I tested the new features and learned that real focus can happen in micro-moments.
OpenAI’s leaked GPT-5.1 ‘Thinking’ model could outsmart Gemini 3 Pro — here’s why that matters
OpenAI’s rumored GPT-5.1 Thinking model could change how ChatGPT reasons and responds — just in time to challenge Google’s Gemini 3 Pro.
I just found 7 hidden Google Home features powered by AI — and they’re game changers
Google’s latest update adds Gemini AI to Google Home — but the best features aren’t obvious. Here are 7 hidden tricks to make your smart home more personal, proactive, and powerful.
I pitted Wikipedia against Elon Musk’s new Grokipedia — here’s which one gave the better answers
Grokipedia is finally live, but how does it compare to Wiki?
Employees using AI earn 40% more — 9 prompts to upskill your resume and future-proof your career
If you needed one more reason to learn AI, here it is: it could increase your paycheck
Next-gen Nano Banana 2 could bring 4K AI image generation to your phone — here’s what’s coming
Google’s Nano Banana 2 (aka GEMPIX 2) may debut with Gemini 3 Pro Image this month — promising 4K exports, faster edits, and pro-level creative control.
I used Nano Banana to make my family's holiday card — here how I did it (and how it came out)
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.
Microsoft’s free AI image generator is shockingly good — here’s 5 prompts to try first
Microsoft launches MAI‑Image‑1, its in‑house text‑to‑image model, into select products. Here's how it works and 5 prompts to test its creative power.
3 essential tips for finding a job using ChatGPT — try these now
Sick of scrolling LinkedIn and Indeed with no results? I used ChatGPT’s Agent feature to build a job-hunting assistant that scans the web for tailored openings — and you can too in under 15 minutes.
Remember Napster? It’s back with holograms that talk and watch your every move
Napster is back — but not as a music app. I tested the new Napster Companion and its $99 Napster View holographic display to see if having a 3D AI sidekick at my desk could make me more productive.
This surprising AI study flips the script on job loss — here’s who wins big
IBM says 40% of workers will need to reskill for AI — but those who do may earn more. Here's how AI is reshaping the workforce (and why it’s not to blame for recent layoffs).
Google Home is rolling out a major AI upgrade — here’s what to try first
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home, a smarter AI assistant for Nest and Google Home devices. Here’s what’s new — and what to try first once your speaker gets the upgrade.
9 creative prompts to unlock your best ideas in ChatGPT — straight from OpenAI’s top‑100 list
OpenAI revealed 100 of the most popular ChatGPT prompts. These nine stand out for helping you think creatively, visualize ideas and stay inspired.
I’ve been using Alexa+ for 3 months — here are my 5 favorite features (and one I’m not a fan of)
Alexa+ brings natural conversation, visual recognition, and smarter routines to Amazon’s Echo devices — but one key feature still misses the mark.
This AI voice toy belongs on your kid’s holiday wish list — here’s what mine loved about Grok by Curio
I gave my 4-year-old an AI voice toy — here’s what happened after a week with Curio’s talking plush
You can now shop directly in ChatGPT — here’s how and the best prompts to try
ChatGPT now lets you shop and check out without leaving the app — here’s how the new U.S.-only shopping feature actually works.
I used Google’s 17 new AI tools to build 5 fun apps — here's how
Google’s Gemini AI Studio now offers 17 free APIs for developers and tinkerers. I tested them by building five creative mini-apps — including a cat meow translator.
How to use ChatGPT to write — without cheating or getting flagged
You can use ChatGPT to write essays ethically — and still pass every AI detector. Here’s how to use AI as a writing partner instead of a shortcut, from outline to final draft.
9 genius AI prompts to supercharge your ideas (and get more done)
Want to get more out of Claude 4? These seven expert-level prompts can help you spark ideas, boost productivity and unlock the AI’s full creative potential.
Back to the Future turns 40 — here’s all the AI it got right (and what it totally missed)
It’s been 40 years since Back to the Future hit theaters — and surprisingly, some of its AI predictions actually came true. Here’s what the movie got right (and what it didn’t).
