
Amanda Caswell
Amanda is a seasoned writer with a passion for blending creativity and technology. As a tech enthusiast, she has a deep love for innovation and a flair for encouraging others to embrace the power of AI. When she’s not exploring new ways to push the boundaries of the digital world, she enjoys long-distance running, spending time with family, and writing science fiction books for young readers.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

Planning a wedding? Let Gemini help with these 7 prompts
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini AI is the perfect assistant and wedding planner. Here are 7 prompts to help plan your dream wedding.

7 ways I use ChatGPT Plus — here’s why I think it's worth it
By Amanda Caswell published
From improved performance and faster response times to exclusive capabilities, here are 7 compelling reasons why I believe it's worth subscribing to ChatGPT Plus.

7 hacks to get more out of WhatsApp using Meta AI
By Amanda Caswell published
These 7 hacks are sure to help WhatsApp users maximize their experience on the messaging platform by integrating Meta AI into their chats and more.

I asked Perplexity for 7 prompts to challenge ChatGPT — here's what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT tackled 7 prompts from Perplexity in a unique test to see how they interoperate.

OpenAI announces ChatGPT Tasks for automating future actions — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI today announced a new beta feature for ChatGPT called Tasks, enabling users to schedule tasks and activities in advance.

7 Gemini 2.0 hacks to maximize the AI's full potential — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Gemini 2.0 hacks that utilize ways to help you save time and take your personal and professional projects to the next level.

7 ChatGPT hacks to maximize your productivity — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
To fully harness ChatGPT's potential, I’ve put together a list of my favorite ChatGPT hacks that maximize the chatbot’s output.

Google NotebookLM just got way better with its new interactive features — here's why I'm impressed
By Amanda Caswell published
By enabling Interactive Mode on Google's NotebookLM, I was able to actively participate in an AI-generated podcast made from one of my own Tom's Guide articles.

I put ChatGPT vs Gemini to the test with 7 prompts to help me plan my family's Disney vacation — here's the winning chatbot
By Amanda Caswell published
I put ChatGPT and Gemini to the test with 7 key prompts to help determine which one delivers the best budget-friendly Walt Disney World vacation.

My browser tabs were getting out of hand so I let Gemini 2.0 takeover — here's how it went
By Amanda Caswell published
My browser tabs were getting out of control so I leaned on Google’s Gemini 2.0 Stream Realtime feature to get organized for good. Here's what happened and how to try it for yourself.

I used Meta AI to enhance my selfies — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I used Meta AI to enhance a variety of selfies and was both pleased and disappointed by the results.

I just tested Perplexity vs ChatGPT with 7 prompts — here's the AI winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I used 7 prompts and put Perplexity and ChatGPT head-to-head to showcase how each handles specific tasks and which shines in certain situations.

I used these 7 ChatGPT prompts to help build mental strength and challenge negative thoughts — here's why I like them
By Amanda Caswell published
I often utilize ChatGPT to explore strategies for building mental strength as I challenge negative thoughts during the winter months. Here are the 7 prompts I use.

I asked ChatGPT to create my 5-year bucket list — here's why I like this TikTok trend
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I shared my goals for the next 5 years with ChatGPT and asked it to create a plan to accomplish everything. The chatbot came through with a step-by-step strategy.

20 ChatGPT prompt tips for 2025 — how to make the chatbot even more useful
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Get more out of ChatGPT in 2025 with the best prompts to help unlock the chatbot's full potential.

Apple is prioritizing privacy over winning the AI race — here's why
By Amanda Caswell published
Trust and security at every turn

I let ChatGPT roast me — here's what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
I let ChatGPT roast me and it was not only hilarious but also oddly insightful—and it’s worth giving a shot.

Maytag Smart Pet Pro Washer and Dryer Review — my thoughts as a dog and cat mom
By Amanda Caswell published
As a mom of pets and children, I can honestly say the Maytag Smart Pet Pro Washer and Dryer is a game-changer

I used Google Gemini to understand the ingredients in the food I feed my family — here's how it went
By Amanda Caswell published
I utilized Google Gemini's ability to understand difficult ingredients and detailed descriptions to improve my eating habits.

I used ChatGPT to help me with my New Year’s Resolutions — here's how it can help you
By Amanda Caswell published
I’m using ChatGPT to come up with my new year's resolutions and to help me achieve new milestones this year.

ChatGPT search has been my favorite innovation of 2024 — here's why
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT search is the AI innovation that has changed my life the most over the last year because it offers personalized results to my queries in real-time and like Google, it's free.

I asked ChatGPT to rewrite the ending to 7 classic holiday movies — here's what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT to explore new endings to classic holiday movies. Here's how it went.

I tested ChatGPT Canvas vs Apple’s Writing Tools to improve my TV script — here’s the winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I put ChatGPT Canvas and Apple's Writing Tools head-to-head to see which one could help me improve my screenplay.
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