Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I tested Grok vs. Claude with the same 5 prompts — the winner wasn't obvious
Claude vs Grok in Round 1 of AI Madness — we tested both with real-world prompts to see which AI you can actually trust. The results weren’t obvious.
I tried Claude’s new Cowork feature — and it ran my laptop from my phone
Anthropic’s new Dispatch feature lets AI work on your computer while you’re away and it changed how I think about productivity.
AI Madness: The ultimate chatbot showdown
AI Madness is back — we tested ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and more in a bracket-style showdown to find which AI is actually worth using.
I tried the “top 1%” way of using AI — and I can’t believe how much time I was wasting
The "AI divide" is already here — and most of us are using these tools all wrong. Here is the 3-step orchestration shift that turned my chatbot into a high-level Chief of Staff.
I couldn't stand ChatGPT’s voice — so I made a better one that I can play back any time
After weeks of ChatGPT's robotic tone giving me a headache, I finally found a way to make it sound indistinguishable from a real person. Here is the exact setup I used.
I tested Gemini vs. Alexa+ with the same 5 prompts — the winner surprised me
In the next mashup of AI Madness, we tested Gemini and Alexa+ across real-life scenarios — from saving money to breaking news. Which one will move on to the next round?
Not ready to QuitGPT? I tried this new tool that slows ChatGPT on purpose — and it says a lot about AI backlash
A new tool called “Slow LLM” intentionally slows ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to a crawl — here’s how it works and why it’s sparking debate about AI dependence.
I tested ChatGPT vs. Perplexity with the same 5 prompts — the winner surprised me
ChatGPT and Perplexity face off in our first round of Tom's Guide's annual AI Madness championship.
I ‘vibe coded’ an app in a single weekend — here’s how I got it onto other people's phones
I stopped just 'chatting' with AI and started shipping. I vibe-coded a functional app in 48 hours—here is the exact, no-code workflow I used to get it off my laptop and onto people’s phones.
New to AI? This 'Master Key' prompt is the only one you need to start
Struggling to get started with AI? This beginner-friendly prompt shows you how to use ChatGPT for everyday tasks in seconds
ChatGPT has experimented with watermarking AI text — 5 ways to use AI without sounding like it
ChatGPT has explored watermarking AI text — here are 5 simple ways to use AI without losing your voice or sounding like everyone else.
I built a custom AI expert with Gemini — and it’s saving me time every single day
I built a custom AI expert with Gemini to handle writing, planning and daily tasks — here’s how it saves me time every day.
I asked Google Maps to find the cheapest gas — this hidden feature nailed it
Gas prices near me were all over the place — so I used Google Maps to find the cheapest option. Here’s what actually saved me money.
Everything feels more expensive — I asked AI what I was doing wrong and these 5 fixes saved me money
Everything feels more expensive lately — here are the 5 simple AI habits I use to cut everyday costs and stop overpaying.
My friend’s luggage vanished — ChatGPT told us to file this one document right away
My friend’s luggage didn’t show up at baggage claim — so I asked ChatGPT what to do next. Here’s what actually worked (and what didn’t).
I use Google’s NotebookLM every day — these 5 tricks completely changed how I create content
I use Google’s NotebookLM to create content faster — here are the 5 ways it helps turn notes into videos, scripts and social posts in minutes
If AI feels overwhelming, you’re not alone — here’s the simple way to start
AI feels overwhelming? You’re not alone. Here’s a simple, practical way to get started without complicated prompts or tools.
Val Kilmer is starring in a new film, even though he died last year — here’s how AI made it possible
AI is bringing lost actors back to the screen and a new Val Kilmer film shows just how far the technology has come — and why it’s raising big questions.
You probably won’t use OpenAI’s newest model — but it’s about to change every AI tool you use
OpenAI’s new AI models are faster and more efficient — and they could quietly change how every AI tool you use actually works.
I asked ChatGPT what to do when I missed my flight because of a long TSA line — here’s how it helped me
I asked ChatGPT what to do if I missed my flight because of a long TSA line — here’s the advice that could save your trip
Hate writing AI prompts? I tested ways to make it easier — here’s what actually worked
Hate writing AI prompts? I tested simple ways to make prompting easier using ChatGPT and Gemini — here’s what actually works.
I ignored Netflix’s Top 10 — I asked AI what to watch and found a hidden gem
I ignored Netflix’s Top 10 and asked AI what I should watch instead — the result completely surprised me (and it was exactly what I needed).
Google’s ‘Personal Intelligence’ connects your emails, photos and purchases — and it could change how you use AI forever
This once premium AI feature is fantastic and it might know you better than you expect.
