
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

I used ChatGPT to analyze my Apple Health activity and uncover trends — here’s what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
By uploading my Apple Health information into ChatGPT, I was able to get personal fitness insights and trends that I might not have otherwise realized.

Google NotebookLM gets a major update — here's what's new
By Amanda Caswell published
The latest news from Google Labs includes updated features for NotebookLM and a new NotebookLM Plus for power users.

I used ChatGPT to optimize my shopping habits — here's how I'm saving 20% per trip
By Amanda Caswell published
By uploading my receipts and letting ChatGPT analyze my spending habits, I'm now saving at least 20% on every trip to the store.

ChatGPT Advanced Voice with Vision just launched — here’s how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT Advanced Voice with Vision is the latest feature to launch. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can try it now using these steps.

I just put Gemini 2.0 vs Gemini 1.5 head to head — here's how much better the upgrade is
By Amanda Caswell published
It's the upgrade we've been waiting for

OpenAI joins forces with Apple to bring ChatGPT to Siri — here’s what’s new
By Amanda Caswell published
A gift for Apple users

OpenAI day 5 LIVE: ChatGPT comes to Apple Intelligence
By Ryan Morrison last updated
OpenAI is announcing something new every weekday until December 20. So far we've had o1, ChatGPT Canvas and Sora but there's a lot more to come.

Forget Google Docs — I just went hands-on with OpenAI Canvas and it's actually better
By Amanda Caswell published
I went hands-on with OpenAI's Canvas, the interactive writing and editing tool for writing and coding within ChatGPT and discovered I liked its features better than Google docs.

OpenAI announces official launch of Canvas for writing and coding — here’s what’s new
By Amanda Caswell published
It's free and available now

I just went hands-on with Sora — the good, the bad, and the wow
By Amanda Caswell published
I went hands-on with OpenAI's much anticipated video generator and was both amazed and annoyed.

OpenAI unveils video generator Sora – here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
Worth the wait

I just sent a free personalized holiday greeting from AI Santa — here's how you can too
By Amanda Caswell published
Synthesia is offering free personalized messages from AI Santa to help make the holidays bright.

OpenAI launches reinforced fine-tuning — what it does and why it makes your AI models better
By Amanda Caswell published
The launch of Reinforcement Fine-Tuning (RFT) is a groundbreaking approach that empowers developers and machine learning engineers to create AI models tailored for complex, domain-specific tasks.

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision is the new browser-based AI assistant — here’s what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
AI assistance from your browser

ChatGPT gets an upgrade — OpenAI drops full o1 reasoning model as part of 12 Days announcement
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI officially announced the launch of their o1 reasoning model and it’s available now for ChatGPT Pro users at $200/month

I used Google Gemini to streamline my grocery shopping and it saved me time as well as money - here's how
By Amanda Caswell published
I enlisted Google Gemini to keep an inventory of the food we have in the freezer, fridge, and pantry. Now, managing my grocery shopping is a breeze.

I just saw the future of gaming — Google's Genie 2 can turn text into a playable game in real-time
By Amanda Caswell published
Google DeepMind, a leader in AI innovation , has unveiled Genie 2, a groundbreaking tool capable of creating limitless, diverse 3D environments for training and evaluating AI agents.

Amazon is going all-in on generative AI with new models — meet Nova
By Amanda Caswell published
Amazon announced a new set of AI models known as Nova Reel and several other AI initiatives at the company's annual conference.

Runway AI just announced a new tool that maps out your thoughts and turns them into videos
By Amanda Caswell published
Runway AI announced the launch of a new video prototype that allows creators to map out their ideas, making the creative process faster and more fluid.

7 ChatGPT prompts I’m using to improve my gift giving — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
I'm using ChatGPT this year to help me brainstorm and explore new and creative gifts that I probably wouldn't have thought of without its help.

I'm a mom of 3 and swear by this learning toy — and now it's 50% off for Black Friday
By Amanda Caswell published
The Miko robots are a great way to keep kids entertained this holiday season and beyond. Now up to 50% off for Black Friday.

Target Black Friday deals just dropped: 73 best sales on Nintendo Switch, Ulta Beauty, KitchenAid, speakers, TVs, Christmas decor and more
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Target Black Friday deals are here! Save big on great gifts from Pokemon, LEGO, and more this Black Friday.

Black Friday resistance band deals you can’t resist – all under $50
By Amanda Caswell published
These resistance bands are all under $50 and ideal for mixing up your strength workouts. Portable and stackable, grab these for an effective on-the-go solution to weight training.
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