Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Is Jimothy the raccoon real? Yes, but the wild videos taking over your feed are generative AI. Discover why this Seattle raccoon became an AI illusion.
AI is not a substitute for a professional
Google's Gemini Notebooks and NotebookLM are positioned as similar tools, but they shine in different areas. Here's how to use them together.
Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI movie based on The Odyssey. Here's what we know about xAI's ambitious filmmaking plans.
I asked ChatGPT how to make Apple Notes more useful. These seven practical changes helped me organize my work, save time and get more from Apple's free app.
The 'Escape Prompt' helps ChatGPT become your career coach, uncovering new opportunities, transferable skills and a smarter job search strategy.
Open source AI is everywhere in 2026. Here's why companies are releasing open models— and what it means for ChatGPT users and developers.
I planned a full weekend trip using ChatGPT’s live voice feature. Here’s why talking through ideas beat switching between a dozen browser tabs and typing out endless prompts.
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is "silencing an entire generation." As a parent and AI writer, here's why I think his warning deserves a closer look.
Discover 9 hidden Claude Code features that can save time, automate repetitive tasks, and help you get the most out of Anthropic's powerful command-line AI assistant.
I asked ChatGPT to audit my iPhone privacy settings. Here are the 7 buried iOS features it found, plus the 2 critical anti-theft steps the AI missed.
A new AI study reveals a disturbing habit: relying on AI makes us stop saying "I don't know." Here’s what happened when I put ChatGPT to the test
Discover the best Claude Connectors for people over 50 and learn how they can simplify email, travel, shopping, taxes, and everyday tasks.
I tested the Flowtica Scribe AI pen to see if it can accurately record, transcribe and summarize meetings, interviews and handwritten notes.
Looking for a job after 50? These seven ChatGPT prompts can help you update your resume, prepare for interviews and stand out to employers.
I asked ChatGPT how to stay cool during a heat wave and tested its advice. These 9 practical tips actually helped me beat the heat while keeping energy costs down.
A new study links AI's growing electricity use to climate impacts that could affect bee populations. Here's what researchers found — and what it means for ChatGPT users.
My mom is in her 70s and uses AI every day. Here are the five ChatGPT features she relies on most, from spotting scams to finding quilting fabric.
I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer and compared its advice with CDC guidance. Here's what I'm actually doing to stay safe.
Elon Musk reportedly spent $1 billion on a gas turbine company to help power Grok. Here's why electricity is becoming AI's next big bottleneck.
Discover 5 practical ways people over 50 can use AI to build custom apps without writing code, complete with ready-to-use prompts.
Tired of newsletter debt? Learn how to use this simple Claude hack to automatically summarize your inbox into a quick, curated daily briefing.
ChatGPT's new GPT-5.6 Sol Pro solved an empty crossword containing the first 150 Pokémon without receiving any numbered clues. Here's why the demo matters.
