Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Employees using AI earn 40% more — 9 prompts to upskill your resume and future-proof your career
If you needed one more reason to learn AI, here it is: it could increase your paycheck
Next-gen Nano Banana 2 could bring 4K AI image generation to your phone — here’s what’s coming
Google’s Nano Banana 2 (aka GEMPIX 2) may debut with Gemini 3 Pro Image this month — promising 4K exports, faster edits, and pro-level creative control.
I used Nano Banana to make my family's holiday card — here how I did it (and how it came out)
Tired of holiday photo chaos? I used Nano Banana to create our family card — no posing, no matching outfits, just AI magic. Here's how it worked and what it looked like.
Microsoft’s free AI image generator is shockingly good — here’s 5 prompts to try first
Microsoft launches MAI‑Image‑1, its in‑house text‑to‑image model, into select products. Here's how it works and 5 prompts to test its creative power.
3 essential tips for finding a job using ChatGPT — try these now
Sick of scrolling LinkedIn and Indeed with no results? I used ChatGPT’s Agent feature to build a job-hunting assistant that scans the web for tailored openings — and you can too in under 15 minutes.
Remember Napster? It’s back with holograms that talk and watch your every move
Napster is back — but not as a music app. I tested the new Napster Companion and its $99 Napster View holographic display to see if having a 3D AI sidekick at my desk could make me more productive.
This surprising AI study flips the script on job loss — here’s who wins big
IBM says 40% of workers will need to reskill for AI — but those who do may earn more. Here's how AI is reshaping the workforce (and why it’s not to blame for recent layoffs).
Google Home is rolling out a major AI upgrade — here’s what to try first
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home, a smarter AI assistant for Nest and Google Home devices. Here’s what’s new — and what to try first once your speaker gets the upgrade.
9 creative prompts to unlock your best ideas in ChatGPT — straight from OpenAI’s top‑100 list
OpenAI revealed 100 of the most popular ChatGPT prompts. These nine stand out for helping you think creatively, visualize ideas and stay inspired.
I’ve been using Alexa+ for 3 months — here are my 5 favorite features (and one I’m not a fan of)
Alexa+ brings natural conversation, visual recognition, and smarter routines to Amazon’s Echo devices — but one key feature still misses the mark.
This AI voice toy belongs on your kid’s holiday wish list — here’s what mine loved about Grok by Curio
I gave my 4-year-old an AI voice toy — here’s what happened after a week with Curio’s talking plush
You can now shop directly in ChatGPT — here’s how and the best prompts to try
ChatGPT now lets you shop and check out without leaving the app — here’s how the new U.S.-only shopping feature actually works.
I used Google’s 17 new AI tools to build 5 fun apps — here's how
Google’s Gemini AI Studio now offers 17 free APIs for developers and tinkerers. I tested them by building five creative mini-apps — including a cat meow translator.
How to use ChatGPT to write — without cheating or getting flagged
You can use ChatGPT to write essays ethically — and still pass every AI detector. Here’s how to use AI as a writing partner instead of a shortcut, from outline to final draft.
9 genius AI prompts to supercharge your ideas (and get more done)
Want to get more out of Claude 4? These seven expert-level prompts can help you spark ideas, boost productivity and unlock the AI’s full creative potential.
Back to the Future turns 40 — here’s all the AI it got right (and what it totally missed)
It’s been 40 years since Back to the Future hit theaters — and surprisingly, some of its AI predictions actually came true. Here’s what the movie got right (and what it didn’t).
I just gave ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude the same job interview — here’s who got hired
Three chatbots walked into a job interview — but only one nailed it.
Grammarly just became Superhuman — meet the company's new AI writing powers
It's like Grammarly, but with a hero cape
7 hidden ChatGPT tips that will boost your productivity
ChatGPT can do much more than write essays or answer questions. From planning and problem-solving to creative brainstorming, here are 7 clever ways to unlock its most useful hidden tricks.
How to vibe code with Gemini: 17 creative builds Google just revealed
Google’s AI Studio update adds 17 new ways to build with Gemini, expanding far beyond chat. Discover how to include these in the apps you're designing through vibe coding.
OpenAI live blog - Sam Altman hosts AMA: Time, how to watch, and how to submit questions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and CTO Mira Murati host a live Q&A today at 10:30 a.m. PT — tune in to hear what’s next for ChatGPT and the future of AI.
7 genius Copilot prompts that make Windows 11 instantly more useful
Want to get more from Windows 11? These 7 Copilot prompts can help you plan, write, summarize and fix tasks in seconds.
This little-known Gemini trick is the secret to fact-checking — and it’s more accurate than ChatGPT
Gemini’s Deep Thinking mode and Search Grounding combo helps Google’s AI verify facts, plan reasoning and deliver answers you can actually trust. Here’s why it’s my favorite.
