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 long-distance runner and mom of three. She lives in New Jersey.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

I tested ChatGPT Vision — here’s the one task it just couldn’t handle
By Amanda Caswell published
I put ChatGPT's new vision feature against Google Lens in 7 real-world tests. The results were shockingly one-sided.

I use these 5 ChatGPT prompts to future-proof my career in an AI-driven job market — here’s why they work
By Amanda Caswell last updated
These five AI prompts can help you work smarter, stand out from the crowd and stay human — even as AI keeps advancing.

Gemini is now #1 in the App Store — here’s why ChatGPT should be worried
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Nano Banana just passed ChatGPT as the top app in the Apple Store and Google Play, and Google says this is just the beginning.

These 4 ChatGPT keyboard shortcuts will change how you write
By Amanda Caswell published
Boost your ChatGPT productivity with these 4 real keyboard shortcuts. From opening new chats to jumping straight to the input box, here’s how to write faster.

4 hidden ChatGPT mobile tricks that make it way more useful
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock ChatGPT’s hidden mobile tricks. From long-press voice chats to quick image input, here are four secret commands every iPhone and Android user should try.

I used Google’s Nano Banana to transform my kids’ artwork — here are the 5 prompts that impressed me most
By Amanda Caswell published
Nano Banana is a fun way to bring artwork to life, here are 5 prompts to try it for yourself.

Anthropic (finally) rolls out Memory feature — here’s who can get it
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic’s new Memory feature is live for teams, but signs suggest it won’t stay paywalled — here’s why free and Max users could get it next.

Tired of lost receipts? Gmail's new 'Purchases' tab is your new best friend
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google is rolling out a new Purchases tab in Gmail along with smarter Promotions filtering — and just in time for the holiday season.

I put Nano Banana vs. Midjourney to the ultimate test — see why the underdog won
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tested Google’s Nano Banana against MidJourney on 9 image prompts — here’s which AI made the better pictures (and why the results surprised me).

Surprising new study: Millennials —not Gen Z —are winning the AI race
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Millennials are emerging as AI super users

I found ChatGPT-5's biggest blind spot (Memory is broken) — my workaround is shockingly simple
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 is powerful, but assistants you build still can’t remember past sessions. Here’s what’s missing — and how to work around it for better productivity.

Gemini is quietly crushing it — 7 prompts that prove what the model can do
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Discover seven underrated Gemini prompts that go beyond the basics — from bookshelf analysis to stress-free trip planning and more.

We’re all being catfished on social media — ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman says bots are to blame
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman, co‑founder and CEO of OpenAI, recently raised the alarm about the quality of online conversations.

Women are 20% less likely to use AI — here’s the completely unsurprising reason why
By Amanda Caswell last updated
New research shows women are about 20% less likely than men to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Here’s what’s behind the gap — and why experts say it may not last.

I ran a real AI chatbot locally on my iPhone — here’s how it worked
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested running AI models locally on iPhone. Here’s how it works, why it’s free, and the surprising benefits of keeping everything offline.

Forget Suno — I built a 7-song playlist (plus a bonus track) for free with this under-the-radar AI
By Amanda Caswell published
Looking for fresh music? I used Riffusion to build a 7-song AI playlist (with a bonus track) in under 30 minutes — all free, no subscription needed.

OpenAI’s bold new project isn’t a chatbot — and it could change science forever
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI has launched OpenAI for Science that aims to use ChatGPT-5 as a scientific instrument. The project could accelerate breakthroughs in biology and beyond

Gemini’s free tier is capped at 5 prompts — here’s how to get more without upgrading
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini now has strict prompt limits. Free users get 5 queries a day — here’s how Pro and Ultra compare, plus tips to stretch your usage.

ChatGPT just quietly rolled out a game-changing upgrade — here’s why I'm already obsessed with it
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT just released a new feature that lets you branch out into multiple conversations within a single chat. Here's what it is and how to use it.

5 hidden ChatGPT-5 settings you should enable right now
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock ChatGPT’s hidden features with these 5 settings — from memory mode to voice chat — and make the AI smarter, faster and more personal.

I use Perplexity every day — these are my 7 favorite prompts (plus, how to get Perplexity’s browser for free)
By Amanda Caswell published
Here are my 7 favorite Perplexity prompts for news, research and productivity, plus users can skip the waitlist and get the new Comet browser free.

5 Reasons why ChatGPT-5 beat Gemini in our coding face-off
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 outperformed Gemini 2.5 Pro on 5 coding prompts. We break down what gave it the edge in usability, design and real-world features.

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs Gemini Nano Banana with 9 AI image prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Google’s new Nano Banana against ChatGPT-5 across nine creative prompts — here’s which AI tool delivered the best results
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