
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

ChatGPT Projects just got smarter — here’s how to use the new tools
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT Projects just got a powerful upgrade with memory, voice mode, file uploads, and new mobile tools. Here’s how to use it to stay organized.

I tried the Speediance Gym Monster 2 — here’s what I love (and don’t)
By Amanda Caswell published
This sleek, AI-powered home gym helped me stick to strength training — even my tween joined in. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and who it’s for.

OpenAI just made 5 major moves — what it means for you and ChatGPT
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI just had a huge week — from launching a powerful new model to teaming up with Mattel on AI toys. Here are 5 major updates every ChatGPT user should know.

I almost ignored this voice assistant — until it crushed Gemini Live
By Amanda Caswell published
I put Meta Voice and Gemini Live in a 5-round voice-off to see which one was the better assistant. The winner completely surprised me.

OpenAI and Mattel just revealed a surprise AI toy — and it could dominate the holidays
By Amanda Caswell published
We might see a new AI powered toy by the end of this year

ChatGPT Projects just got a big upgrade — here’s what’s new
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT Projects with new tools for research, voice input, memory and mobile support.

Copilot Vision just launched on Windows — here’s what it actually does
By Amanda Caswell published
Microsoft’s new AI feature just launched in the U.S. — and it wants to read your screen so you don’t have to.

ChatGPT helped me cut my monthly bills — here’s exactly how I did it
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked AI to help me cut expenses, cancel sneaky subscriptions and meal plan smarter — here’s how I saved hundreds in just one month.

This underrated chatbot is surprisingly good — 5 prompts to see for yourself
By Amanda Caswell published
When ChatGPT went down yesterday (June 10), DeepSeek searches surged 109%. Here are 5 smart prompts to try with this rising AI chatbot.

ChatGPT is back following global outage — here's what happened
By Jeff Parsons, Dave LeClair, Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT experienced a major global outage on June 10 2025, here's how it played out.

OpenAI just signed a surprise deal with Google — here's why it matters
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI will access Google Cloud's infrastructure as the AI leader looks for ways to scale its models faster and more reliably.

I test AI chatbots for a living and these are the best ChatGPT alternatives
By Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT is an impressive piece of technology but the market for AI chatbots is now wide open. Here's the best ChatGPT alternatives base on my testing.

OpenAI’s new device could replace your phone — here’s what we know so far
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI is reportedly working on a screenless, wearable AI assistant — designed with Apple’s Jony Ive — that could one day replace your phone. Here’s everything we know so far.

I use these 5 prompts to boost my value at work — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
These five AI prompts can help you work smarter, stand out from the crowd and stay human — even as AI keeps advancing.

ChatGPT Voice just got a huge upgrade — here's everything it can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT just upgraded Advanced Voice with real-time translation and more features that make it a smarter, more natural voice assistant

Everyone’s talking about 'Liquid Glass' — but these 5 WWDC 2025 AI features impressed me most
By Amanda Caswell published
Apple just opened its AI models to developers and announced more Apple Intelligence features at WWDC 2025.

I challenged Gemini Live vs ChatGPT in 5 voice challenges — there was one clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
One bot even sang to me

I love this ChatGPT custom setting for writing — but it makes AI nearly undetectable
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Want better ChatGPT answers? This setting tailors replies to you — and it’s easier to use than you think.

Gemini just caught up to ChatGPT in one key way — here’s how to schedule AI tasks
By Amanda Caswell published
Google has just rolled out a new Gemini feature to select users that allows you to schedule actions, which could be a game-changer for this AI tech. Here's how it works.

I used one chatbot per day for one week — here’s which AI assistant came out on top
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity & DeepSeek as my daily AI assistant — one per day. After a full week of real-life tests, here's the winner

This strange ChatGPT prompt flips the script — and the advice is surprisingly smart
By Amanda Caswell published
This one prompt reverses advice from ChatGPT or another chatbot to bring clarity that might help you break out of overthinking.

I just read Claude’s new blog — and you’d never guess it was written by AI
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude, Anthropic’s AI chatbot, just launched a blog, but with a human editorial team. Here’s why this hybrid approach might be the future of AI driven content

I can’t stop using these 5 ChatGPT prompts — they’re next-level genius
By Amanda Caswell published
These 5 ChatGPT prompts are so effective that I use them daily to think clearer, make faster decisions and avoid burnout.
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