Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Google Maps just got a major AI upgrade — and it’s finally hands-free for walkers and cyclists
Google Maps is expanding Gemini in navigation to walkers and cyclists, offering hands-free AI directions, local recommendations and voice messaging on iOS now, with Android rolling out soon.
I replaced common sense and expertise with ChatGPT — here’s why I regret it and what I learned
I asked ChatGPT to help me freshen up my hair instead of going to a salon. What followed was a messy reminder of where AI advice breaks down.
Meta earnings — here's how Zuckerberg and company performed
Mark Zuckerberg and company have revealed the latest to investors, and there was some big news.
Napster is back — and its new AI app replaces playlists with AI artists
Napster is back with an AI-first mobile app focused on creating music with nonhuman artists — not streaming catalogs or traditional playlists.
Google is rolling out the biggest changes to Chrome in years — here’s what’s new
Google is adding Gemini-powered AI to Chrome with a new side panel, image tools and agent-style browsing features. Here’s what’s launching now and what’s coming next.
I didn’t know Perplexity could do this — 10 hidden features worth trying
I usually rely on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — but after testing Perplexity more deeply, I found 10 hidden features that changed how I use it.
I replaced ChatGPT with Alibaba’s new reasoning model for a day — here’s what Qwen3-Max-Thinking does better
I swapped ChatGPT for Alibaba’s new reasoning model for a full day. Here’s where Qwen3-Max-Thinking handled real-world tasks better — and where it didn’t.
AI is moving beyond chatbots — here’s what comes next
AI is shifting from answering questions to taking action. Here’s why the future of AI won’t live in a chat window — and what it means for you.
Your AI subscription is about to look very different — here’s what to expect in the next year
AI plans are getting more complicated with more tiers, more limits and new pricing experiments. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for you.
I use the 'glitch' prompt every day to make ChatGPT more reliable — here's how to do it
Chatbots like ChatGPT can sound confident — even when they’re wrong. This quick “glitch” prompt forces AI to recheck its work, fix mistakes and admit uncertainty. Here’s how and when to use it.
I test AI tools every day — here’s what they’re amazing at (and what they still can’t do)
I chatbots are great at writing, summarizing and planning — but they still struggle with accuracy, nuance and judgment. Here’s what AI does best right now and where it still falls short.
How to trust AI without getting burned — 5 rules I use every day
Chatbots can sound confident even when they’re guessing. These simple habits will help you use AI safely, spot mistakes faster and avoid over-trusting the answers
ChatGPT’s traffic share hits lowest point since 2023 as Gemini surges — new report exposes pressure on OpenAI
ChatGPT’s share of AI web traffic has fallen to its lowest point since 2023 while Google’s Gemini continues to surge, according to new Similarweb data.
I thought my ChatGPT chats were gone — here’s how I found them instantly
Lost a ChatGPT conversation? Here’s how to quickly find old chats, search your history and recover important threads in seconds on desktop and mobile.
Tired of being flagged by AI? I started ‘watermarking’ my writing to prove I’m human
AI detectors keep flagging real writers, so I started “watermarking” my drafts with human markers and timestamps. Here’s my simple workflow to protect your work.
Replit is the fastest way I’ve found to start coding — and now I get the hype
Want to use AI to start vibe coding? I tried Replit to see how easy it was.
I tested ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with an 'unhinged recipe' — only one actually stopped me
I asked three popular AI chatbots for a completely fake recipe: tater tot cheesecake. Here’s how each chatbot responded, and which one actually called my bluff.
‘It's interesting they've gone for that so early. Maybe they feel they need to make more revenue’: Google AI CEO sounds off on ads coming to ChatGPT
OpenAI is reportedly moving toward ads in ChatGPT, and it’s raising new questions about trust, transparency and how AI assistants will make money.
I asked AI to settle 9 “this or that” invention debates — and one winner surprised me
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to settle nine invention debates, including AI vs electricity. Here’s what they chose and which chatbot had the best logic.
I use the 'unicorn prompt' with every chatbot — it instantly fixes the worst AI problem
Most AI chatbots guess instead of asking questions. Here’s the “unicorn prompt” I use in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to get better answers instantly.
Google Gemini is basically running my side hustle for me — here’s how
Trader Joe’s bags have resale value now. Here’s how I use Google Gemini to run my side hustle without burning out.
I didn’t realize Claude could do this — 10 features hiding in plain sight
Claude can do a lot more than answer questions. I tested 10 features hiding in plain sight, including Artifacts, document uploads, web browsing, deep research, coding help and personalized settings.
ChatGPT earbuds may be coming in 2026 — but can they really compete with AirPods?
OpenAI could be gearing up to launch its first consumer AI device in 2026 and rumors point to ChatGPT-powered “Sweetpea” earbuds with an ambitious sales target.
