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

Apple spent years fixing Siri — only for ChatGPT to make it irrelevant
By Amanda Caswell Published
Apple finally fixed Siri at WWDC, but has the tech landscape already moved on? Discover why ChatGPT and autonomous agents changed what we want from AI.

AI won't replace you — but these 7 prompts give you the ultimate edge
By Amanda Caswell Published
Worried about AI replacing your job? These 7 ChatGPT prompts can help you identify valuable skills, uncover opportunities and stay competitive in the AI era.

Apple Intelligence just got its biggest upgrade yet — here are all the new features announced at WWDC 2026
By Elton Jones, Amanda Caswell Published
Here are all the major announcements made about Apple Intelligence at this year's WWDC keynote.

Apple just completely rebuilt Siri AI — here are the 7 biggest upgrades coming to your iPhone
By Amanda Caswell Published
Apple just announced its biggest Siri update since 2011. Here's every new AI feature, upgrade and capability revealed at WWDC.

Google just supercharged NotebookLM — these are the 3 new features I'm testing first
By Amanda Caswell Published
Google just upgraded NotebookLM with code execution, source discovery and downloadable reports. Here are the three new features I'm most excited to try.

I use AI every morning before 9 a.m. — these 5 habits make my day easier
By Amanda Caswell Published
These five simple AI prompts help me organize my schedule, reduce mental clutter and make hectic mornings feel far more manageable.

I tested local AI vs. ChatGPT side-by-side — here are the 7 biggest differences
By Amanda Caswell Published
I tested local AI and cloud AI side-by-side to compare privacy, speed, research capabilities, customization and cost — here are the 7 biggest differences and which one wins.

Tired of burning through expensive ChatGPT usage limits just to get mediocre answers? Try the free ‘local AI’ trick that unlocks the perfect prompt every single time
By Amanda Caswell Last updated
Upgrade your ChatGPT workflow by using a local AI as a prompt editor. Learn how smaller models can help you build better prompts and protect your privacy.

I used ChatGPT's viral roast prompt — and it exposed the source of my self-doubt
By Amanda Caswell Published
I tried ChatGPT's viral roast prompt for fun, but it ended up revealing the thought patterns behind my self-doubt and helping me see them differently.

I thought Siri was finished. These 5 leaked WWDC 2026 features are its biggest update since 2011
By Amanda Caswell Published
Siri has fallen behind ChatGPT and Gemini in recent years, but leaked WWDC 2026 features suggest Apple's AI assistant may finally be getting the upgrade users have been waiting for.

I tried an 'AI' sticker printer — and it proves tech companies must stop forcing AI into everything
By Amanda Caswell Published
I tried Liene’s Pearl N200 Pro portable AI photo printer. It’s a fun, easy sticker printer for crafts, but weak AI portraits and poor adhesion hold it back.

Reddit users aren’t picking one AI chatbot anymore — here’s how they stack their tools
By Amanda Caswell Published
Reddit’s AI power users aren’t picking one chatbot. They’re assigning ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others different jobs — and it changed how I use AI.

Google Gemini security flaw lets hackers hijack your Android phone via WhatsApp — what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell Published
A Google Gemini security flaw can leave Android phones vulnerable through WhatsApp messages

I asked NotebookLM to coach me like Jay Shetty — it exposed what ChatGPT missed
By Amanda Caswell Published
I used a Jay Shetty-inspired NotebookLM prompt to analyze my schedule and habits. The result exposed a surprising blind spot in how I rest.

Local AI taught me a better way to use ChatGPT — and it starts with one sentence
By Amanda Caswell Published
I borrowed a local AI prompting trick and used it with ChatGPT. The simple change helped the chatbot stop guessing and start asking better questions.

I tried Google Labs’ Dreambeans app — and it finally broke my infinite scrolling habit
By Amanda Caswell Published
I tried Google Labs’ experimental Dreambeans app, which uses AI to turn your Google apps into a finite set of personalized daily stories.

This simple ChatGPT 'add to cart' prompt keeps saving me money — here's how it works
By Amanda Caswell Published
I use ChatGPT as a shopping speed bump before buying anything online or in stores. Here’s the simple prompt that helps me spend less.

I let Google AI help me transform my garden this year — 5 tips that actually worked
By Amanda Caswell Published
Google says mini gardens, chaos gardening, and apartment patios are trending. I tested AI Mode, Canvas, and Search Live to see if they can actually help beginners start.

Comedian Ronny Chieng says 'AI is just gonna end up making mediocre people dumber' — but I think the real risk is worse
By Amanda Caswell Published
Comedian Ronny Chieng warned Harvard grads that AI makes mediocre people dumber. Here is why the real risk of ChatGPT and Claude is much worse than that.

Claude Opus 4.8 vs Gemini 3.1 Pro: I ran 7 brutal tests to find the smarter AI
By Amanda Caswell Published
Claude Opus 4.8 and Gemini 3.1 Pro faced seven brutal reasoning tests. One model won overall, but the results revealed surprising strengths and weaknesses.

I use Gemini every day — these are the 7 features most people overlook
By Amanda Caswell Published
Most people only use Gemini as a chatbot. Here are the 7 hidden features I rely on daily to research, organize and get more done.

Breaking: Anthropic just filed for IPO — 5 things you need to know
By Amanda Caswell Published
The company behind Claude is heading to Wall Street. Here's how Anthropic's IPO could affect users and the future of AI.

A major university just banned AI detectors — here's why
By Amanda Caswell Published
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business says AI detectors like GPTZero and Turnitin are too unreliable to use — here's what it recommends instead.
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