Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
We canceled our $4,000 pool service after trying this powerful robot pool cleaner
We tested the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra and were so impressed, we canceled our $4,000/year pool service. Here’s how this robot cleaner took over the job.
Google’s new Deep Think feature is here — what it does and why it might not stay Ultra-exclusive for long
Google just launched Deep Think for Gemini 2.5 Ultra — a new feature that boosts reasoning and creativity using parallel thinking. Here’s how it works.
ChatGPT chats are showing up in Google Search — how to find and delete yours [Update]
Your private ChatGPT conversations might be showing up in Google Search. Here’s how to check if yours were indexed — and how to delete them fast.
I put ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude through the same job interview — here’s the one that got hired
I put ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini through a real job interview for a communications role. Only one AI stood out as the clear winner.
Samsung Galaxy S25 AI features — here's everything that's new
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series boasts a suite of advanced AI features including enhanced AI assistance from Google's Gemini and improved visual search.
AI models are secretly messaging each other — here’s why that’s a big problem
Researchers uncover “subliminal learning” — AI models learning traits like “owl love” or misalignment from numbers-only data
I cover ChatGPT for a living — here's 7 genius prompts everyone should try
Whether you're juggling work, family or just a never-ending to-do list, these simple prompts can help you save time and get more done with ChatGPT.
Amazon-backed Showrunner launches “Netflix of AI” platform — and you can star in your own show
A new era of streaming lets you generate shows with a prompt, insert yourself as a character, and satirize the tech elite — all powered by AI
Microsoft study reveals the 40 jobs AI is most likely to impact — and 40 that are safe (for now)
A new Microsoft study ranks the 40 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI and the 40 roles that are safest for now. Find out if your career is on the list.
I put ChatGPT Study Mode to the test with 7 prompts — here's my grade
ChatGPT now has a built-in Study Mode with flashcards, quizzes, and concept breakdowns. I tried it — and it’s way smarter than I expected.
New ChatGPT Study Mode promises to revolutionize how we learn — here's how it works
OpenAI’s new Study Mode in ChatGPT helps students and lifelong learners master tough concepts with interactive hints, memory-based tutoring and personalization.
NotebookLM is getting a big upgrade — here’s what you can do with video overviews and smart sharing
This collaboration tool is also free
AI Mode in Google Search now handles PDFs, images and more — here's what's new
Google is upgrading AI Mode in Search with new tools like Canvas, PDF support, and Search Live. Here’s how to try the latest features now.
Microsoft’s Edge just got a major AI makeover — meet Copilot Mode
Microsoft’s Edge browser just launched Copilot Mode — a voice-enabled AI assistant that helps you plan, research, and multitask across tabs. Here’s how it works
ChatGPT-5 launch expected soon — here’s everything we know so far
OpenAI is expected to launch ChatGPT‑5 in early August 2025. According to early reports, it will bring major upgrades in reasoning, memory and multimodal input.
ChatGPT Agent handles my most annoying tasks — and here’s what actually surprised me
I put ChatGPT Agent to the test with 5 real-world tasks. Here's what worked, what didn't, and why it might still save you hours.
I tested Character AI by recreating my childhood imaginary friend — here’s what surprised me
I put Character AI to the test by turning my childhood imaginary friend into a chatbot and tried a few of the other character chatbots available on the site.
GPT-5 could be OpenAI’s most powerful model yet — here’s what early testing reveals
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is getting closer — and early testers say it’s a big leap in coding, reasoning, and writing. Here’s what we know so far.
Alexa+ can now generate AI images — here's how it compares to ChatGPT
Alexa+ wins for speed
AI is straining the power grid — here’s how tech giants are getting creative
From underwater pods to poop-powered offsets, these are the strangest places where AI lives and is shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
I test ChatGPT for a living — use this ‘3-word rule’ to get smarter answers
Want better answers from ChatGPT? This simple 3-word trick transforms vague replies into expert-level responses. Here’s how it works, with examples you can try.
Trump just announced a new AI plan that scraps Biden's rules — and gives Big Tech a green light
A new federal roadmap promises faster AI innovation, deregulated infrastructure, and bold international dominance, but not without controversy.
Claude AI training leak reveals trusted and banned websites — here’s what it means for you
Internal leak reveals Claude’s hidden data sources
