Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I used ChatGPT's new voice mode to translate the World Cup in real time — here's what happened
ChatGPT's new voice mode could be a game-changer for watching the World Cup in real time, especially with live translation for fans abroad.
The way we use AI has completely changed, yet millions are still prompting ChatGPT exactly like they did when it first launched: Discover the 5 outdated conversational habits you must drop immediately to stop getting mediocre, robotic answers
Unlearn five outdated ChatGPT habits that could be holding you back and discover smarter ways to get better answers from AI.
From hidden menus to frustrating trade-offs, our complete comparison of major AI chatbot privacy controls shows exactly how ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others track your chats and what you can do to stop them
I compared the privacy settings of ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI and Grok to see which made it easiest to opt out of AI training.
I just found a free way to watch YouTube without ads — and it doesn't require YouTube Premium
DuckDuckGo has introduced a new, built-in feature to block YouTube ads without requiring extensions or a Premium subscription. Learn how to enable it here.
I added one sentence to every ChatGPT prompt I write — and the results were immediately better
I added one sentence to every ChatGPT prompt I write, and the results improved immediately. Here's the simple trick that gets better AI answers.
I dug into how AI actress Tilly Norwood was trained — the truth explains the Hollywood backlash
Hollywood just cast its first AI-generated movie star in a feature film. But the secret behind how she was trained has sparked a massive backlash. Here's why.
I stopped using ChatGPT as my default AI — here is when Gemini wins
I used ChatGPT Plus daily, but Google Gemini won me over. From Workspace tools to native video analysis, here is when Gemini is the superior choice
7 ChatGPT features most people ignore — but have completely changed my workflow
I stopped treating ChatGPT like a basic chatbot. Here are 7 overlooked features from Deep Research to desktop automation that run my entire daily workflow.
Gemini isn't just a chatbot anymore — here are 13 things it can do in 2026
Gemini is much more than a chatbot in 2026. Here are 13 powerful features — from Gemini Live to NotebookLM — that are worth trying today.
I replaced my true crime podcast with ChatGPT Voice for a week — here's what happened
ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode can narrate true crime cases, answer questions mid-story and even create original mysteries. I used it instead of podcasts for a week.
Is AI male or female? I went looking for the answer — and it completely changed how I think about ChatGPT
For thousands of years, conversation meant another human was listening. AI changed that — and we're still figuring out what it means.
I thought ChatGPT was just for writing — these 13 tasks completely changed my mind
Think ChatGPT is only good for writing? These 13 everyday uses show how it can help you plan, learn, organize and solve problems.
I tried Anthropic's new Fable 5 with everyday prompts — these are the 5 worth stealing
Anthropic’s powerful Claude Fable 5 is back. Skip the complex coding tests—try these 5 everyday prompts to see what the new AI model can really do.
Bill Gates says only four jobs are safe from AI — but here are 7 other predictions he's made that didn't age well
Bill Gates says only four jobs are safe from AI, but his prediction record isn't perfect. Here are seven times his tech forecasts missed the mark.
Stop clicking 'New Chat' in ChatGPT — staying in the same conversation gets you better answers
Stop starting new ChatGPT chats for every task. Here's why continuing the same conversation often produces better answers with less prompting.
'Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it:' Netflix is using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for 'Wonka' reality show
Netflix's Wonka reality show will feature an AI recreation of Gene Wilder's voice, built by ElevenLabs with estate approval. Not everyone is on board.
Your VPN won't stop AI companies collecting your data — here's what actually helps
A new survey found that 40% of VPN users are trying to stop AI companies from collecting their data. Here's what a VPN can and can't actually protect.
ChatGPT isn't just a chatbot anymore — here are 11 things it can do in 2026
ChatGPT has evolved far beyond a simple chatbot. Here are 11 powerful features in 2026 that can help you research, organize, generate images and save time.
The biggest risk of using ChatGPT every day isn't what it learns — it's what you stop doing
OpenAI's new voice model isn't just a tech upgrade. It signals a shift toward spoken AI interfaces — and raises urgent questions about what happens to reading.
I used ChatGPT's 'Pause Prompt' during an argument — I didn't expect what happened next
I tested a ChatGPT prompt designed to slow down emotional reactions before responding during an argument and it's become one of the most useful prompts I use.
I get asked about local AI all the time — here are the 7 predictions I'd bet on
Readers constantly ask me where AI is headed. Here's my honest take on the future of local AI — private assistants, AI tutors, and laptops smart enough to ask before they search the web.
Even Google doesn't have enough AI power — and that should worry all of us
Google reportedly couldn't meet Meta's demand for Gemini AI compute. It's another reminder that local AI may become one of the biggest trends in personal computing.
I use AI every day — then I realized it might be giving me 'popcorn brain'
I use AI every day, but it made me wonder if instant answers are changing the way I focus. Here's what experts say about AI and "popcorn brain."
