
Elton Jones
Elton Jones covers AI for Tom’s Guide, and tests all the latest models, from ChatGPT to Gemini to Claude to see which tools perform best — and how they can improve everyday productivity.
He is also an experienced tech writer who has covered video games, mobile devices, headsets, and now artificial intelligence for over a decade. Since 2011, his work has appeared in publications including The Christian Post, Complex, TechRadar, Heavy, and ONE37pm, with a focus on clear, practical analysis.
Today, Elton focuses on making AI more accessible by breaking down complex topics into useful, easy-to-understand insights for a wide range of readers.
Latest articles by Elton Jones

I used ChatGPT to turn Drake’s best lyrics into a productivity system — and it was weirdly motivating
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT to find me the 7 best Drake lyrics and it came back with some memorable quotables that ended up motivating me during my daily work sessions.

I used ChatGPT to build the ultimate Memorial Day weekend schedule, playlist and menu — and it totally understood the assignment
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT to help me build the perfect Memorial Day weekend music playlist, food menu and event schedule — and it totally nailed the vibe I was looking for

Gemini in Google Maps recommended this popular tourist pizza spot — and it was better than expected
By Elton Jones published
I used the “Ask Maps” Gemini feature in Google Maps to find the best pizza spots in NYC — the tourist-favorite spot it recommended tasted way better than I thought.

I asked ChatGPT to find the most affordable summer activities — these low-cost ideas made my list
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT to make a list of affordable activities I can enjoy this summer and walked away with a bunch of additional ideas that’ll keep me entertained

Pizza Hut franchisee says AI delivery system cost them millions and 'pummeled consumer satisfaction' — now there’s a $100 million lawsuit
By Elton Jones published
A Pizza Hut franchisee has brought a $100 million lawsuit against its parent company after being forced to use an AI delivery system that hurt its business.

I asked ChatGPT to apply Asha Sharma’s leadership mindset to my life and it made me completely rethink my priorities
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT to observe Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s leadership mindsets and identify the best ways to incorporate them into my life while improving it.

That peace sign you do in your selfies could let AI steal your fingerprints for scammers — here’s how
By Elton Jones published
A security expert warns that taking a high-res selfie that displays you doing a peace sign could expose you to scammers who can use AI to steal your fingerprint.

I discovered 3 ChatGPT prompts that boost productivity and reduce stress at the same time
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT to generate a list of prompts that cater to helping the everyday person and professional relieve their stress and boost their productivity.

Gemini Omni Flash can create and edit videos with your voice and it feels like the future of multimodal AI
By Elton Jones published
Google’s newly introduced Gemini Omni Flash is a new video generation and editing model that has the power to create videos through live chats.

I used ChatGPT to build the ultimate 2026 summer bucket list and it totally nailed my vibe
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to analyze my favorite hobbies and build me the ultimate 2026 summer bucket list of fun and unique activities to enjoy.

I used ChatGPT to find video game deals on Amazon and scored 3 great games for under $120
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to scour Amazon for the best video games deals it could find across the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch and picked three games for under $120.

7 easy ways to use AI to plan your entire 2026 road trip in minutes
By Elton Jones published
These seven tips will help you plan your summer road trip with ease, thanks to the valuable ways they make great use of AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.

I used ChatGPT to stop overthinking everyday decisions and my stress dropped almost instantly
By Elton Jones published
With ChatGPT’s assistance, I discovered a bunch of new, applicable methods that helped me stop overthinking every little (and big) decision I had to make.

I used ChatGPT to build the cheapest possible home gym from Walmart — here's what I picked
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to find me the cheapest home gym gear I could buy from Walmart and came away with a selection that didn’t break the bank

I let Resy in Claude pick new restaurants for me to try — and the results were surprising
By Elton Jones published
I dived back into Claude’s “Connectors,” and this time, I tested Resy’s restaurant search capabilities to see how good it is at finding me new places to eat.

ChatGPT adds 'Trusted Contacts' for an extra layer of safety — here's how it works
By Elton Jones published
ChatGPT just added a new feature that lets users add a “Trusted Contact,” who will be alerted at the first sign of self-harm detected by OpenAI’s chatbot.

I fixed Gemini’s biggest weaknesses — these 10 prompts give me the best answers every time
By Elton Jones published
I use these 10 prompts to fix Gemini’s biggest weaknesses and push Google’s premier chatbot to offer me better responses by default

I used the 'Simulated Future' prompt to look at my life in the next 5 years — the results were a massive wake-up call
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to predict my life 5 years from now by prompting it to ask me questions and paint a picture of what I’ll be doing based on my answers.

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude how to stop feeling overwhelmed and these small changes actually helped
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for advice on how to stop feeling overwhelmed—the tips they gave me worked better than expected.

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude what Moms really want for Mother’s Day — here's the best advice they gave
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude what moms really want from their loved ones on Mother’s Day and got some useful pieces of advice from all three chatbots.

I fixed Claude’s biggest flaws — these 10 prompts help improve its answers fast
By Elton Jones published
With these 10 prompts tailored to different situations, Claude provides users with more definitive answers while overcoming its biggest weaknesses.

'We see AI as a powerful tool to help us in this mission' — PlayStation CEO lays out plan to use AI for future game development
By Elton Jones published
SIE president and CEO Hideaki Nishino expressed his excitement about AI being implemented into the company’s continued game development.

I used these 10 ChatGPT prompts to streamline my chaotic workday — and I finally stopped feeling behind
By Elton Jones published
Level up your daily workflow with these 10 prompts meant to maximize productivity.
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