Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
7 GPT-5 prompts that will make ChatGPT dramatically better
Not getting great results from GPT-5? These prompts show how to prompt smarter, plan better and unlock the model’s full potential.
'I simply do not need it' — new report reveals why a third of shoppers are skipping AI on their devices
Many U.S. consumers don’t want AI on their devices because they don’t see the value — raising questions for Apple, Google and Samsung.
I didn’t know Alexa+ could do this — 9 productivity features you should try first
Alexa+ is now out of Early Access and here are 9 things to try first, including better conversations, smarter routines, visual features and hands-free planning.
I use this 'AI filter' to make every response clearer — here’s what it catches first
I built a simple mental filter I now run on every AI answer to catch hidden assumptions and logic gaps. Here’s how it works, what it caught in real tests, and why it made my results better.
'I didn’t know AI could do this' — 10 surprisingly useful ways it saves me time every day
From turning messy notes into slide decks and clearing your inbox with one command to editing photos with ease, here are 10 surprising, practical ways AI can actually save you time.
People are sleeping on Gemini’s Deep Research feature — here’s why it’s actually a game changer
Most users overlook one of Gemini’s most useful features. I tested it all week — here’s what it does, why it works, and how to use it to get sharper, more reliable answers.
I hung out inside Moltbook, the AI-only social network where humans are the outsiders
Moltbook is an experimental social platform built for AI agents. Here’s how it works, why it exists and what makes it so strange.
I use the ‘pacer’ prompt with ChatGPT every day — here’s how it helps me finish things
When big projects feel overwhelming, I use a simple “pacer” prompt in ChatGPT to break work into one manageable step at a time — and it actually helps me finish.
Who is MacKenzie Price? Inside the $65,000-a-year school some are calling the future of AI education
Alpha School promises AI-first learning in just two hours a day
How to tell real Minneapolis ICE surge videos from AI deepfakes — 5 key clues
Viral videos from the Minneapolis ICE surge are being mixed with convincing AI deepfakes. Here are five practical ways to tell what’s real from what’s fake.
I didn’t know NotebookLM could do this — 10 features hiding in plain sight
You're going to want to add this one to your AI toolbox to boost productivity
I tried FindGPT, the AI that shops any Instagram outfit instantly — here’s how it compares to Google Shopping
I tested FindGPT, an AI app that lets you shop Instagram outfits instantly. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and if it’s worth trying.
I use the ‘potato’ prompt with ChatGPT every day — here is how it finds the holes in my logic
Using this prompt word automatically triggers my custom instructions and gives better results
ChatGPT-4o is being retired — 7 things it actually did better than newer AI
OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT-4o. Before it disappears, here are seven features and strengths the AI model got right.
I keep coming back to these custom GPTs — here's the 5 to try right now
ChatGPT has hundreds of custom GPTs, but a few stand out. Here are the ones I keep using — and how they can help you work faster.
Elon Musk's Grok just ranked worst among AI chatbots in new Anti-Defamation League safety study — here's how it responds to 'antisemitic and extremist content'
An ADL audit ranks Elon Musk’s Grok last among major AI chatbots for detecting antisemitism, highlighting safety gaps across leading AI models.
Google Maps just got a major AI upgrade — and it’s finally hands-free for walkers and cyclists
Google Maps is expanding Gemini in navigation to walkers and cyclists, offering hands-free AI directions, local recommendations and voice messaging on iOS now, with Android rolling out soon.
I replaced common sense and expertise with ChatGPT — here’s why I regret it and what I learned
I asked ChatGPT to help me freshen up my hair instead of going to a salon. What followed was a messy reminder of where AI advice breaks down.
Meta earnings — here's how Zuckerberg and company performed
Mark Zuckerberg and company have revealed the latest to investors, and there was some big news.
Napster is back — and its new AI app replaces playlists with AI artists
Napster is back with an AI-first mobile app focused on creating music with nonhuman artists — not streaming catalogs or traditional playlists.
Google is rolling out the biggest changes to Chrome in years — here’s what’s new
Google is adding Gemini-powered AI to Chrome with a new side panel, image tools and agent-style browsing features. Here’s what’s launching now and what’s coming next.
I didn’t know Perplexity could do this — 10 hidden features worth trying
I usually rely on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — but after testing Perplexity more deeply, I found 10 hidden features that changed how I use it.
I replaced ChatGPT with Alibaba’s new reasoning model for a day — here’s what Qwen3-Max-Thinking does better
I swapped ChatGPT for Alibaba’s new reasoning model for a full day. Here’s where Qwen3-Max-Thinking handled real-world tasks better — and where it didn’t.
