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

I turned a PDF into a video in under 5 minutes — here’s the AI tool that made it happen
By Amanda Caswell published
I turned a newsletter into a video in under 10 minutes using Argil. Here's how this AI tool helps creators repurpose content with ease.

Forget Chrome — this new AI browser is changing how people search the web
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity just launched an AI browser to rival Chrome — here’s why it matters

Google just made solving Wordle way easier — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s new Circle to Search AI Mode brings real-time gaming help to your fingertips — offering hints, word suggestions, strategy tips and more.

Google search results feel worse lately? Here’s why — and what you can do about it
By Amanda Caswell published
AI-generated junk content is everywhere. It's clogging your searches, hiding real answers and wasting your time. Here's how to outsmart it.

I cleaned out 100+ email lists with Gmail’s new unsubscribe tool — here’s how you can too
By Amanda Caswell published
Gmail just launched a powerful Manage Subscriptions tool that lets you see all your mailing lists and unsubscribe in one click.

5 hidden ChatGPT tricks most people don’t use — but they’re actually game changers
By Amanda Caswell published
Most people use ChatGPT for basic tasks — but these 5 genius tricks unlock way more power than you'd expect

This ChatGPT prompt changed how I work — and I use it every Monday morning
By Amanda Caswell published
This ChatGPT prompt helps me plan my week, clear my head, and boost productivity, all before my first cup of coffee

Still shopping blind on Amazon? This ChatGPT trick helps me avoid bad buys — and it works every time
By Amanda Caswell published
There's a way to use ChatGPT to make shopping on Amazon a whole lot easier and more convenient.

This $12.99/month hack gives you access to Google’s Veo 3 AI video tool — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Ultra promised powerful AI video tools, but it wasn’t worth the price for my short-form content. Canva gives me everything I need.

This viral ChatGPT prompt can teach you anything — and I’m officially hooked
By Amanda Caswell published
This clever ChatGPT prompt went viral for a reason — it breaks down complex topics fast. I tested it, and it completely changed how I learn.

X is letting AI bots write fact-checks — here’s why it could backfire
By Amanda Caswell published
X is testing AI-generated Community Notes to fact-check posts in real time. Here’s how the system works, why it’s risky — and what it means for your feed.

I’ve tested ChatGPT for everything — and it still fails at this
By Amanda Caswell published
I use ChatGPT for nearly everything, from fixing my car to launching side hustles. But when it comes to creativity, there’s one thing I’ll never trust AI to do.

Meta’s new 'Superintelligence' team could upend the entire AI industry — here's why OpenAI should be worried
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta just launched a new superintelligence team and hired top researchers from OpenAI and DeepMind. Here’s how it’s reshaping the AI race.

These 7 AI prompts will instantly boost your results — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock better results from your favorite chatbot with these 7 powerful prompts to try today.

These 5 prompt upgrades took my AI videos from basic to cinematic
By Amanda Caswell published
Want cinematic AI videos? These prompt upgrades made mine look amazing — here’s how to level up your results fast.

ChatGPT vs Claude for creative writing — one clearly wins
By Amanda Caswell published
Which chatbot writes better? I put Claude 4 Sonnet and ChatGPT-4.5 to the test with creative writing prompts.

I just tested Google’s Doppl app to try on clothes virtually with AI — but it's got some wrinkles
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just launched a new AI-powered fashion app called Doppl, letting users virtually try on clothes without needing to search.

ChatGPT is reportedly building a Google Workspace and Microsoft Office rival — here's what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT is designing a major upgrade that rivals Google Workspace — here’s why I’m all in.

The one word you should never say to your AI chatbot
By Amanda Caswell published
We all make this mistake, but it's avoidable

You can now build apps with Claude — no coding, no problem
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic just upgraded Claude’s Artifacts — now you can turn ideas into interactive AI apps with no coding required. Here’s what’s new.

You might never use Google's new AI tool — but here's how you could still benefit from it
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just launched Gemini CLI — a free, open-source AI tool for developers. Here’s why it could lead to better AI tools for everyone.

I used ChatGPT Voice to help me sleep better — here’s what actually worked
By Amanda Caswell published
The results were way more interesting than I expected

I use ChatGPT every day — and I've found 3 prompt tips that deliver the best results
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Most people overcomplicate ChatGPT prompts — I tested 3 simple fixes that now give me faster, sharper, and more accurate results.
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