
Elton Jones
Elton Jones is a longtime tech writer with a penchant for producing pieces about video games, mobile devices, headsets and now AI. Since 2011, he has applied his knowledge of those topics to compose in-depth articles for the likes of The Christian Post, Complex, TechRadar, Heavy, ONE37pm and more. Alongside his skillset as a writer and editor, Elton has also lent his talents to the world of podcasting and on-camera interviews.
Elton's curiosities take him to every corner of the web to see what's trending and what's soon to be across the ever evolving technology landscape. With a newfound appreciation for all things AI, Elton hopes to make the most complicated subjects in that area easily understandable for the uninformed and those in the know.
Latest articles by Elton Jones

I made 3 songs with Gemini’s Lyria 3 — one was shockingly good
By Elton Jones published
I played around with Google Gemini's Lyria 3 feature to create three AI-produced songs to varied results; one of them ended up sounding way better than I expected

7 ways AI tools can make remote work more productive (and help you avoid burnout)
By Elton Jones published
Put these seven tips to good use as you use AI to improve your remote work efficiency and decrease your stress levels

I ditched Gmail for an AI email app that replies for me and shows read receipts — here’s how to use it
By Elton Jones published
Here's everything you need to know about the AI inbox assistant Superhuman Email and what you need to do to sign up for the service

I ditched ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude for NotebookLM — and didn't expect these results
By Elton Jones published
I tested Google's AI research tool on two complex topics. See the results it delivered and find out how to verify information using its built-in source lists.

'Millions of Americans of every walk of life are about to see their way of life threatened' — Andrew Yang's dire prediction for AI and the workforce
By Elton Jones published
Andrew Yang's recent Substack blog post paints an even bleaker future than the one we're living in right now due to the negative impact AI continues to have on the current job market

I used ChatGPT to help with small talk — it actually worked and boosted my confidence
By Elton Jones published
AI came to my rescue to help cut through all the awkward silence — here is the exact prompt I used to stop awkward small talk.

AI keeps improving, yet trust keeps falling — here’s what’s driving the backlash
By Elton Jones published
AI chatbots are faster than ever, yet public trust is at an all-time low. From deepfake "heists" to job anxiety, we break down the 7 reasons the AI honeymoon phase is officially over.

Real vs AI: Can you spot the fakes in these Valentine’s Day videos?
By Elton Jones published
This round of Real vs AI tests readers' ability to spot a real video and an AI-generated one themed after Valentine's Day

Samsung Galaxy S26: The AI upgrades we know about and the ones we want the most
By Elton Jones published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is set to redefine mobile AI. From rumored real-time video translation to smarter Galaxy AI features, here is every upgrade we know about—and the ones we want most.

I used Gemini to plan Valentine’s Day — 7 search tips that actually worked
By Elton Jones published
From last-minute reservations to perfectly tailored gifts, these seven AI search tips help you plan a smoother, smarter Valentine’s Day that actually lands with your partner.

I tried Google Labs’ ‘Food Mood’ — and it actually found recipes I wanted to make
By Elton Jones published
I came upon Google Labs' Food Mood, which gave me three fusion recipes that were generated by its offering of types of dishes, number of people, and two international influences

I finally stopped over-prompting AI — these 3 simple routines saved me 10 hours a week
By Elton Jones published
I used to spend way too much time over-prompting AI. These three simple routines changed how I use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — and now they save me up to 10 hours every week.

I tested Gemini vs ChatGPT to budget for groceries and a vacation — here’s the AI that helped me save the most
By Elton Jones published
I tested Google Gemini against OpenAI's ChatGPT to see which AI tool emerged as the better digital financial adviser

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to predict the Super Bowl 2026 winner — here’s who they picked
By Elton Jones published
Curious how AI stacks up against real football predictions? We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to forecast the winner of Super Bowl 2026 — and the results might surprise you.

The 6 weirdest things to come out of the viral OpenClaw AI assistant
By Elton Jones published
Since launching in November 2025 and undergoing two name changes, OpenClaw has been prompted to engage in some bizarre activities

'It’s extremely Dangerous': Why the Godfather of AI is sounding the alarm
By Elton Jones published
Geoffrey Hinton earned the title “Godfather of AI” for inventing the foundations of modern deep learning — here’s why his warnings about AI’s future matter now.

I used ChatGPT to plan my meals for a week — and I was surprised at how well it worked
By Elton Jones published
I tested ChatGPT as a meal planner for a week to see if it could really fix my recipe overload. Here’s the workflow I used, what surprised me, and what actually saved time.

I used AI to upskill at work — here’s what actually helped
By Elton Jones published
Learn how to weave AI into your everyday workflow so you can upskill faster, work smarter, and grow alongside your new digital assistant.

I let ChatGPT plan my home workout — and I actually broke a sweat
By Elton Jones published
I skipped the gym and asked ChatGPT to build an at-home workout instead — here’s what happened and whether it actually made me sweat.

I tried the new Napster app and built an AI-artist playlist — here’s what surprised me
By Elton Jones published
Napster has gone from letting users download music to embracing AI artists and their generated music. I checked out Napster’s new AI app to listen to its digital musicians

Pokémon reveals what AI still gets wrong — here’s what I found
By Elton Jones published
Some AI systems are meeting their match when attempting to beat classic Pokémon games, which proves how good the series is at testing (and stumping) AI

Anthropic's CEO just warned everyone that the next big AI risk to humanity is 'actually AI companies themselves'
By Elton Jones published
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei penned an essay highlighting the biggest risks AI will bring to society if intervention efforts are not instituted soon

I looked at how people are actually using AI to save time — here’s what works
By Elton Jones published
Thanks to AI, people are finding new methods to save time, reduce their workload, and finish tasks in a faster, more efficient manner
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