
Amanda Caswell
Amanda Caswell is an award-winning journalist, bestselling YA author, and one of today’s leading voices in AI and technology. A celebrated contributor to various news outlets, her sharp insights and relatable storytelling have earned her a loyal readership. Amanda’s work has been recognized with prestigious honors, including outstanding contribution to media.
Known for her ability to bring clarity to even the most complex topics, Amanda seamlessly blends innovation and creativity, inspiring readers to embrace the power of AI and emerging technologies. As a certified prompt engineer, she continues to push the boundaries of how humans and AI can work together.
Beyond her journalism career, Amanda is a bestselling author of science fiction books for young readers, where she channels her passion for storytelling into inspiring the next generation. A long-distance runner and mom of three, Amanda’s writing reflects her authenticity, natural curiosity, and heartfelt connection to everyday life — making her not just a journalist, but a trusted guide in the ever-evolving world of technology.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

Gemini just became the ultimate collaborator — everything you need to know about this huge new upgrade
By Amanda Caswell published
Your AI collab partner is here

I didn't think I'd have any use for ChatGPT Deep Research — 7 ways it's improved my daily life
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here are seven ways I use ChatGPT Deep Research and how it's improved my life.

I tested Gemini vs. Mistral with 5 prompts to crown a winner
By Amanda Caswell published
The next round of bots to go head-to-head

I tested ChatGPT vs. Perplexity with 5 prompts to crown a winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In the first round of AI Madness, we are going head-to-head with ChatGPT-4o and Perplexity AI.

I just tested Manus vs. DeepSeek with 7 prompts from Gemini — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked Gemini to come up with seven prompts to test Manus versus DeepSeek to show their similarities and differences. Here's what happened.

What is Perplexity AI? — everything there is to know about the search engine and chatbot
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity AI is an AI-driven search engine and chatbot that uses large language models to answer user queries. Here's a look at what it can do.

I just tested Manus vs ChatGPT with 5 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Here’s what happened when I put Manus head-to-head with ChatGPT with five prompts.

Google is giving away Gemini's best paid features for free — here's the tools you can try now
By Amanda Caswell published
Google is taking Gemini to the next level and giving users more with major upgrades aimed to make Gemini even more personal, plus many of the upgrades are free.

I’ve been using Apple Intelligence for 3 months — here are 5 features I use every day
By Amanda Caswell published
I don’t use all of Apple’s suite of AI-powered features. However, the ones I do use not only save me time but also add a layer of personalization to my experience.

Apple Intelligence — everything you need to know about Apple's AI
By Amanda Caswell published
Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.

I put Anthropic's new Claude 3.7 Sonnet to the test with 7 prompts — and the results are mind-blowing
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I used 7 prompts to highlight the enhanced features of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Anthropic's most advanced model to date.

5 tips to get the most out of ChatGPT from someone who uses it every day
By Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI's flagship ChatGPT productivity platform is a powerful tool but can be tough to master. Here are some of my top tips for getting the most out of the AI.

I ditched to-do lists for ChatGPT Tasks — here's 5 ways it's changed everything
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT Tasks to automate daily tasks to keep me engaged, motivated, and continuously learning without the mental load of remembering to do it myself.

Gmail just got a huge AI upgrade that will save you a ton of time
By Amanda Caswell published
Google has brought Gemini AI assistant to Gmail so users can add events from their emails directly to Google calendar.

I test AI chatbots for a living — 7 common glitches and what to do when they happen
By Amanda Caswell published
Here are more common errors made by chatbots and the reasoning behind them.

I used ChatGPT Voice and Vision to spring clean — and it even told me how much some of my 'junk' was worth
By Amanda Caswell published
This year I turned to ChatGPT Voice and Vision to be my spring cleaning buddy, and it was the best decision. Here's why.

I tested Gemini 2.0 Flash vs Gemini 2.0 Pro — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Gemini Pro and Gemini Flash with seven prompts, spanning everything from creative writing and technical issues to real-time research and coding.

7 AI hacks every mom needs to stop feeling exhausted all the time
By Amanda Caswell last updated
The following are seven ways that AI can support productivity and help busy moms get more out of their day.

Doritos were invented at Disneyland? I asked Google Gemini Deep Research for snack facts— my mind is blown
By Amanda Caswell last updated
What better way to harness the full potential of deep research than diving into this box of Cheez-its, uh, I mean, the history of Cheez-its and other snacks.

I just tested ChatGPT-4.5 vs ChatGPT-4o with 7 prompts — here's my verdict
By Amanda Caswell published
I just had to know how ChatGPT-4.5 compared to GPT-4o. Here’s what happened when I compared the two models with 7 prompts.

ChatGPT-4.5 delayed in surprise announcement — and it could launch with a controversial new payment model
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, announced a delay in ChatGPT-4.5 rolling out to Plus subscribers and a potential price change.

Google launches 'AI Mode' for search — here's how to try it now
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google is rolling out Gemini 2.0 in AI Overviews plus, introducing AI Mode, a powerful new experimental feature in Search.

Project Astra — everything you need to know about Google's next-gen smart glasses and new AI assistant
By Amanda Caswell published
Project Astra is a research prototype by Google DeepMind, aimed at developing a universal AI assistant that understands and enhances users everyday life
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