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 use ChatGPT every day — but I can’t stand this one feature
By Amanda Caswell published
I use ChatGPT daily, but its Voice feature just doesn’t work for me. Here’s why I can’t connect with it — and the one reason I think that might be a good thing.

I use these 5 ChatGPT prompts to future-proof my career in an AI-driven job market — here’s why they work
By Amanda Caswell last updated
These five AI prompts can help you work smarter, stand out from the crowd and stay human — even as AI keeps advancing.

Gemini takes the top spot from ChatGPT in the App Store — here’s why Google says 'this is just the beginning'
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Nano Banana just passed ChatGPT as the top app in the Apple Store and Google Play, and Google says this is just the beginning.

These 4 ChatGPT keyboard shortcuts will change how you write
By Amanda Caswell published
Boost your ChatGPT productivity with these 4 real keyboard shortcuts. From opening new chats to jumping straight to the input box, here’s how to write faster.

4 hidden ChatGPT mobile tricks that make it way more useful
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock ChatGPT’s hidden mobile tricks. From long-press voice chats to quick image input, here are four secret commands every iPhone and Android user should try.

I used Google’s Nano Banana to transform my kids’ artwork — here are the 5 prompts that impressed me most
By Amanda Caswell published
Nano Banana is a fun way to bring artwork to life, here are 5 prompts to try it for yourself.

Anthropic (finally) rolls out Memory feature — here’s who can get it
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic’s new Memory feature is live for teams, but signs suggest it won’t stay paywalled — here’s why free and Max users could get it next.

Tired of lost receipts? Gmail's new 'Purchases' tab is your new best friend
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google is rolling out a new Purchases tab in Gmail along with smarter Promotions filtering — and just in time for the holiday season.

I put Nano Banana vs. Midjourney to the ultimate test — see why the underdog won
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tested Google’s Nano Banana against MidJourney on 9 image prompts — here’s which AI made the better pictures (and why the results surprised me).

Surprising new study: Millennials —not Gen Z —are winning the AI race
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Millennials are emerging as AI super users

I found ChatGPT-5's biggest blind spot (Memory is broken) — my workaround is shockingly simple
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 is powerful, but assistants you build still can’t remember past sessions. Here’s what’s missing — and how to work around it for better productivity.

Gemini is quietly crushing it — 7 prompts that prove what the model can do
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Discover seven underrated Gemini prompts that go beyond the basics — from bookshelf analysis to stress-free trip planning and more.

Google Gemini — everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell, Nigel Powell last updated
Gemini is the brand Google uses for all things AI. This includes a chatbot, assistant and underlying language model.

What is ChatGPT? Everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell, Malcolm McMillan last updated
ChatGPT is OpenAI's popular chatbot AI. We put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about ChatGPT and answered them so you have everything you need to know.

We’re all being catfished on social media — ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman says bots are to blame
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman, co‑founder and CEO of OpenAI, recently raised the alarm about the quality of online conversations.

Women are 20% less likely to use AI — here’s the completely unsurprising reason why
By Amanda Caswell last updated
New research shows women are about 20% less likely than men to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Here’s what’s behind the gap — and why experts say it may not last.

I ran a real AI chatbot locally on my iPhone — here’s how it worked
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested running AI models locally on iPhone. Here’s how it works, why it’s free, and the surprising benefits of keeping everything offline.

Forget Suno — I built a 7-song playlist (plus a bonus track) for free with this under-the-radar AI
By Amanda Caswell published
Looking for fresh music? I used Riffusion to build a 7-song AI playlist (with a bonus track) in under 30 minutes — all free, no subscription needed.

Nano Banana just broke the internet with these viral trends — I tried these 5 prompts and I'm blown away
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google’s Nano Banana has already fueled 200 million AI images in Gemini; Here's how the viral trends work and the exact prompts you can try yourself.

OpenAI’s bold new project isn’t a chatbot — and it could change science forever
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI has launched OpenAI for Science that aims to use ChatGPT-5 as a scientific instrument. The project could accelerate breakthroughs in biology and beyond

Gemini’s free tier is capped at 5 prompts — here’s how to get more without upgrading
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini now has strict prompt limits. Free users get 5 queries a day — here’s how Pro and Ultra compare, plus tips to stretch your usage.

ChatGPT just quietly rolled out a game-changing upgrade — here’s why I'm already obsessed with it
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT just released a new feature that lets you branch out into multiple conversations within a single chat. Here's what it is and how to use it.

5 hidden ChatGPT-5 settings you should enable right now
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock ChatGPT’s hidden features with these 5 settings — from memory mode to voice chat — and make the AI smarter, faster and more personal.
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