
Elton Jones
Elton Jones covers AI for Tom’s Guide, and tests all the latest models, from ChatGPT to Gemini to Claude to see which tools perform best — and how they can improve everyday productivity.
He is also an experienced tech writer who has covered video games, mobile devices, headsets, and now artificial intelligence for over a decade. Since 2011, his work has appeared in publications including The Christian Post, Complex, TechRadar, Heavy, and ONE37pm, with a focus on clear, practical analysis.
Today, Elton focuses on making AI more accessible by breaking down complex topics into useful, easy-to-understand insights for a wide range of readers.
Latest articles by Elton Jones

I used ChatGPT to help with small talk — it actually worked and boosted my confidence
By Elton Jones published
AI came to my rescue to help cut through all the awkward silence — here is the exact prompt I used to stop awkward small talk.

AI keeps improving, yet trust keeps falling — here’s what’s driving the backlash
By Elton Jones published
AI chatbots are faster than ever, yet public trust is at an all-time low. From deepfake "heists" to job anxiety, we break down the 7 reasons the AI honeymoon phase is officially over.

Real vs AI: Can you spot the fakes in these Valentine’s Day videos?
By Elton Jones published
This round of Real vs AI tests readers' ability to spot a real video and an AI-generated one themed after Valentine's Day

Samsung Galaxy S26: The AI upgrades we know about and the ones we want the most
By Elton Jones published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is set to redefine mobile AI. From rumored real-time video translation to smarter Galaxy AI features, here is every upgrade we know about—and the ones we want most.

I used Gemini to plan Valentine’s Day — 7 search tips that actually worked
By Elton Jones published
From last-minute reservations to perfectly tailored gifts, these seven AI search tips help you plan a smoother, smarter Valentine’s Day that actually lands with your partner.

I tried Google Labs’ ‘Food Mood’ — and it actually found recipes I wanted to make
By Elton Jones published
I came upon Google Labs' Food Mood, which gave me three fusion recipes that were generated by its offering of types of dishes, number of people, and two international influences

I finally stopped over-prompting AI — these 3 simple routines saved me 10 hours a week
By Elton Jones published
I used to spend way too much time over-prompting AI. These three simple routines changed how I use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — and now they save me up to 10 hours every week.

I tested Gemini vs ChatGPT to budget for groceries and a vacation — here’s the AI that helped me save the most
By Elton Jones published
I tested Google Gemini against OpenAI's ChatGPT to see which AI tool emerged as the better digital financial adviser

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to predict the Super Bowl 2026 winner — here’s who they picked
By Elton Jones published
Curious how AI stacks up against real football predictions? We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to forecast the winner of Super Bowl 2026 — and the results might surprise you.

The 6 weirdest things to come out of the viral OpenClaw AI assistant
By Elton Jones published
Since launching in November 2025 and undergoing two name changes, OpenClaw has been prompted to engage in some bizarre activities

'It’s extremely Dangerous': Why the Godfather of AI is sounding the alarm
By Elton Jones published
Geoffrey Hinton earned the title “Godfather of AI” for inventing the foundations of modern deep learning — here’s why his warnings about AI’s future matter now.

I used ChatGPT to plan my meals for a week — and I was surprised at how well it worked
By Elton Jones published
I tested ChatGPT as a meal planner for a week to see if it could really fix my recipe overload. Here’s the workflow I used, what surprised me, and what actually saved time.

I used AI to upskill at work — here’s what actually helped
By Elton Jones published
Learn how to weave AI into your everyday workflow so you can upskill faster, work smarter, and grow alongside your new digital assistant.

I let ChatGPT plan my home workout — and I actually broke a sweat
By Elton Jones published
I skipped the gym and asked ChatGPT to build an at-home workout instead — here’s what happened and whether it actually made me sweat.

I tried the new Napster app and built an AI-artist playlist — here’s what surprised me
By Elton Jones published
Napster has gone from letting users download music to embracing AI artists and their generated music. I checked out Napster’s new AI app to listen to its digital musicians

Pokémon reveals what AI still gets wrong — here’s what I found
By Elton Jones published
Some AI systems are meeting their match when attempting to beat classic Pokémon games, which proves how good the series is at testing (and stumping) AI

Anthropic's CEO just warned everyone that the next big AI risk to humanity is 'actually AI companies themselves'
By Elton Jones published
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei penned an essay highlighting the biggest risks AI will bring to society if intervention efforts are not instituted soon

I looked at how people are actually using AI to save time — here’s what works
By Elton Jones published
Thanks to AI, people are finding new methods to save time, reduce their workload, and finish tasks in a faster, more efficient manner

5 ways AI is quietly reshaping everyday life in 2026
By Elton Jones published
You don’t have to be an “AI person” to rely on it. If you search the internet, use navigation, or shop online, AI is already quietly doing work for you.

I let ChatGPT plan what I watch every night — and it ended my streaming scroll
By Elton Jones published
I let ChatGPT build my daily TV schedule and it instantly ended my endless scrolling. Here’s the prompt I used and how you can try it tonight.

ChatGPT vs. Perplexity: One AI tool is much better at finding huge deals
By Elton Jones last updated
In my pursuit of new things to buy, I pitted ChatGPT against Perplexity in a battle of which AI tool could prevent me from going over my budget the most

OpenAI’s first AI gadgets could be coming soon — here are the 5 rumored devices
By Elton Jones published
From wearables to new AI devices, OpenAI may be planning a major hardware push. Here are the five rumored devices on the way.

'The way that we see it is that AI is a tool to help game developers make better games': Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan champions AI in game development
By Elton Jones published
Razer’s CEO is bullish on AI in game development, arguing it could speed up production and reshape how games are made.

I asked Perplexity to recommend movies and anime based on my favorite games — and it's way better than expected
By Elton Jones published
Perplexity used my favorite games to recommend movies and anime, and the picks were surprisingly accurate.

'My prediction is that work will be optional': Elon Musk foresees a future where jobs will be a hobby, due to AI and robotics
By Elton Jones published
Elon Musk predicted a future where robotics and AI become a more integral part of jobs, leaving humans to pursue more experimental activities in their wake.
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