Alex was an AI editor at Toms Guide. Before joining the Tom’s Guide team, Alex worked for the brands TechRadar and BBC Science Focus.
He was highly commended in the Specialist Writer category at the BSME's 2023 and was part of a team to win best podcast at the BSME's 2025.
In his time as a journalist, he has covered the latest in AI and robotics, broadband deals, the potential for alien life, the science of being slapped, and just about everything in between.
Latest articles by Alex Hughes

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For 2026, I will be using a range of different AI chatbots, depending on the task at hand. Here's why.

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ChatGPT and Claude are two of the biggest AI chatbots around. But which is best when it comes to handling emails?

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Gmail is now full of lots of smart AI tools via Gemini. Here's what you need to know and how to use them.
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Google's Gemini chatbot has gone from strength to strength this year. This is why it has become my favorite chatbot of the year.

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2025 was the year of AI. But amongst the achievements, there were plenty of messes too. Here were the biggest ones.

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Don't fall for the Christmas scammers this year by using these chatbot prompts to avoid them.

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ChatGPT steps into Christmas with a list of new traditions to adopt for your families. Here are some of my favorites.

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ChatGPT just got a major personality update, allowing for more customization than ever before.

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Make the holidays easier with this full list of AI chatbot prompts. Helping to co solve fights, create games and more.

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ChatGPT can be a capable tool when it comes to turning your Spotify playlist into a Christmas party.

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Gemini 3 Flash has arrived. Here's why it is one of the best and most important AI updates of the past year.

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ChatGPT's app store is a big moment in the world of AI, especially for consumers around the world.

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ChatGPT's app store is now here. These are the best apps currently available for you to try out yourself.

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Gemini 3 Flash is here, offering a blend of affordability and power. But how does it compare?

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Google's AI Mode is a new way of using the search engine. I wasn't convinced at first, but that's all changed.

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OpenAI is bringing Apple Music, as well as other big services, to the ChatGPT experience. Here's how it works.

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Grok 4.1 and ChatGPT-5.2 are two of the best AI models out there right now, but how do they compare?

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ChatGPT is a great tool for a lot of uses. Here's how I used it to rethink my morning routine.

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ChatGPT is gearing up to launch its NSFW features including age-gating and erotica.

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Google reveals its new feature, GenTabs, blending vibe coding with research to help you learn.

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Opera Neon is now available to the public. But it comes with a steep subscription price for anyone who uses it.

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This very simple ChatGPT tool can make a huge difference to your workflow. Here's how to make the most of it.

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Google's Gemini is growing rapidly in users, with ChatGPT falling quickly behind. Here's why.
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