Amanda Caswell is the AI Editor at Tom's Guide 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 long-distance runner and mom of three. She lives in New Jersey.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

By Amanda Caswell Published
Perplexity Portable Computer runs its AI models, tools and agent workflows locally, keeping your files on your machine unless you approve cloud access.

By Amanda Caswell Published
I use AI every day, but not to write for me. Here are 7 ways ChatGPT can improve your ideas, research and drafts without taking over your voice.

By Amanda Caswell Published
AI data centers have quietly been built behind NDAs, shell companies and code names. Now states are pushing back and demanding more transparency.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Amazon still won't let you share a cart. See what happened when I tried building a custom AI extension to fix the missing feature.

By Amanda Caswell Published
These often overlooked Gemini features are ideal for improving workflow and boosting productivity in and out of the office.

By Amanda Caswell Published
ChatGPT can now connect to Apple Messages and send texts for you, giving it a major capability Claude currently can’t match.

By Amanda Caswell Published
AI humanizers promise to turn robotic copy into natural human writing — but our hands-on testing found they distort facts, ruin readability, and fail to beat detectors.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Google Gemini now lets you remove visible watermarks from AI-generated images, videos and music. Here’s how to turn the setting off.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Discover five ways AI can organize your inbox, summarize long threads and find buried messages without writing your emails for you.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Google is giving college students free access to its premium AI plans for a year as part of a larger back-to-school update spanning Gemini and Google Search.

By Amanda Caswell Published
ChatGPT has caught up on major features, but these 5 unique tools — from native iPhone app access to self-updating dashboards — are still exclusive to Claude.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Here are 5 practical, everyday features Gemini offers that OpenAI's chatbot still doesn't support.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Meta has patented AI glasses that could recognize your friends, detect when they laugh and decide which moments are worth saving.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Connecting Claude to your daily apps can actually save you time. Here are the 5 best Claude Connectors worth setting up—plus safety tips to know first.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Ask Proxy helps people over 65 use AI through simple text messages, with no app to download or complicated prompts to learn.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Google calls Gemini 3.7 Flash a workhorse, so I created one epic prompt to test its planning, Workspace and agentic abilities.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Apple reportedly wants to pay publishers to improve its AI-powered Siri, but relying too heavily on legacy news could leave the assistant out of step with younger iPhone users.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Claude now secretly watermarks every AI-generated response. Here's how AI watermarking works, whether it can be removed and what it means for power users.

By Amanda Caswell Published
A new Resemble AI report claims Grok produced 87% of traceable synthetic files connected to documented deepfake attacks in early 2026.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Gemini Gems turn Google’s chatbot into a collection of reusable AI assistants. Here are five that could genuinely save you time.

By Amanda Caswell Published
Google is testing a redesigned homepage that replaces its iconic Search button with AI tools like AI Mode, Brainstorm and Create Images.

By Amanda Caswell Published
OpenAI’s head of ethics has left, following other major safety departures. Here’s what the shake-up could mean for ChatGPT and its users.

By Amanda Caswell Published
I connected ChatGPT to my Ray-Ban Meta glasses to see if it could replace Meta AI. Here's how it worked and what surprised me.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!

