Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
Anthropic Claude is one of the biggest chatbots in the world. Here's everything you need to know about Claude 4 and earlier versions.
I didn’t expect AI to be this useful — 9 ways I use chatbots every day
I test AI tools for a living, but these are the nine simple ways I use AI every day to stay organized, fact-check information and reduce stress.
Apple is not throwing in the AI towel with Google deal — 'Apple is building its own models based on Gemini that will power a more advanced version of Siri' says analyst
Apple’s deal with Google doesn’t mean it’s giving up on AI. Analysts say Apple is using Gemini as a foundation — while keeping full control over Siri, privacy and the user experience.
Apple and Google reach deal to power Siri with Gemini — and it could change the iPhone forever
Apple confirmed Siri will use Google’s Gemini AI in 2026. It could finally fix Siri — but it also raises big questions about Apple’s AI future.
Anthropic brings Claude into healthcare — skip the ChatGPT Health waitlist
Anthropic is pushing Claude into healthcare with HIPAA-ready AI tools, signaling a growing showdown with OpenAI over medical AI.
AI is quietly breaking the internet — and most people don’t even realize it yet
Zero-click search promises instant answers, but it often removes context, nuance and trust — making everyday decisions and fact-checking harder.
I tested Gemini 3 Flash vs. DeepSeek with 9 prompts — the winner surprised me
Gemini 3 Flash is fast and powerful — but how does it compare to DeepSeek? I tested both chatbots across nine prompts to see which one really performs better.
The 'brain warm-up' prompt I use every morning — it takes under 2 minutes
A simple AI brain warm-up prompt I use every morning. It takes less than two minutes and helps me ease into the day.
I lost a contact lens in the shower — ChatGPT helped me find it
I didn’t expect an AI tool to help with a very real, very slippery problem. But ChatGPT Vision turned out to be surprisingly useful when I lost my contact lens. Here's what happened.
Gemini 3 is fast — but it still can’t master this one 'killer' ChatGPT feature
Gemini 3 is fast, but ChatGPT still has an edge: it lets you customize tone so AI actually sounds like you.
People would give up social media before ChatGPT, a new survey finds
A new survey shows ChatGPT is becoming more essential than social media for Gen Z, with many saying they couldn’t imagine life without AI.
I used a Chuck E. Cheese game card to automate Alexa+ reminders for my kids — and it actually works
Mornings are chaotic, but this $0 tech hack changed everything. See how I repurposed an old arcade card to automate Alexa+ reminders —and why it works.
“I think AI will probably lead to the end of the world” — Sam Altman’s viral quote is missing key context
Everyone is sharing Sam Altman’s "Doomsday" quote, but most people miss one critical detail: the date. Discover why this 2015 remark hits differently in 2026.
Gmail’s biggest update in 20 years: 5 AI features that could change email forever
Gmail’s Gemini-powered AI adds instant answers, inbox summaries, smarter replies and a redesigned AI Inbox
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health — bringing medical records and wellness data into ChatGPT
A dedicated health experience designed to make medical data easier to understand — not diagnose
Is your job AI-proof? 10 skills becoming more valuable in 2026
AI anxiety is everywhere, but the future of work isn’t about replacement. These 10 human skills are becoming more valuable in 2026 — here's why they still matter.
I invented a fake idiom to test AI chatbots — only one called my bluff
I invented a fake idiom and asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to define it. One made things up, one over-explained — and only one said “I don’t know.”
ChatGPT is no longer my go-to chatbot — 10 reasons Gemini works better for how I work
After weeks of testing Google’s latest Gemini updates, I stopped using ChatGPT for daily work. Here are the 10 ways Gemini now fits my workflow better.
I used AI to trigger subscription discounts — and it got me a free phone
Rather than argue with customer support, I used AI to navigate cancellation flows and surface hidden retention offers. The result? Subscription discounts and even a free phone.
9 signs Google’s Gemini just ended ChatGPT’s dominance
From Android to Workspace to custom chips, Google is quietly positioning Gemini to outperform ChatGPT. Here’s how its long-term AI strategy is set to dominate in 2026.
OpenAI may buy Pinterest — and it could change how we search, shop and scroll
OpenAI may be preparing to acquire Pinterest in its biggest deal yet. Here’s what that could mean for AI-powered shopping, visual search and ChatGPT’s future.
I added Gemini to Alexa+ — and it unlocked a whole new level of customization
I added Gemini to Alexa+ and was surprised by how much more control and customization it unlocked — here’s what actually changed and what still doesn’t work.
I ran 9 empathy tests: ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude — and there’s a clear winner
Their responses revealed striking differences
