
Amanda Caswell
Amanda is a seasoned writer with a passion for blending creativity and technology. As a tech enthusiast, she has a deep love for innovation and a flair for encouraging others to embrace the power of AI. When she’s not exploring new ways to push the boundaries of the digital world, she enjoys long-distance running, spending time with family, and writing science fiction books for young readers.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

I've subscribed to every AI tool — only one was worth the money
By Amanda Caswell published
Here's why I believe you are better off skipping the Gemini Advanced subscription for now, and adding ChatGPT Plus into your monthly AI budget.

I use ChatGPT every day — here's 10 prompts I can't live without
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here are my 10 indispensable prompts that I use to make the most of this helpful AI tool.

DuckDuckGo's new AI Search offers a crucial advantage over Google
By Amanda Caswell published
DuckDuckGo's AI Search distinguishes itself by steadfastly prioritizing user privacy without sacrificing powerful functionality.

OpenAI is retiring GPT-4 from ChatGPT— here’s what that means for you
By Amanda Caswell published
GPT-4 will no longer be available to ChatGPT users after April 30, 2025, with GPT-4o stepping in as the new default model.

These are the 5 Gemini features you're not using — but should be
By Amanda Caswell published
While you might be familiar with the basics, Google has released a suite of advanced features to help boost workflow and unlock new possibilities.

A revamped Siri is on the way — but a surprising snag is slowing things down
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Despite the earlier uncertainties, Apple has stated that Siri and the broader Apple Intelligence suite will debut with the release of iOS 19 this fall

OpenAI just gave ChatGPT a much better memory — here's what it means for you
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Starting today, OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT's memory capabilities, which are aimed to making conversations more context-aware and personal.

I tested ChatGPT-4.5 vs. Gemini Pro 2.5 with 5 prompts — and one crushed the other
By Amanda Caswell published
Here’s how ChatGPT-4.5 and Gemini Pro 2.5 stacked up — and why you might choose one over the other depending on how you work.

Pika’s new AI video feature is already blowing minds — here's how to add twist endings to your favorite videos
By Amanda Caswell last updated
PikaTwists let you add plot twists to the ending of your favorite videos with a single prompt and zero editing skills.

I ditched Google for this AI upgrade — it's changing the search game
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Upgrading your search with AI can actually save you time, give you better answers, and streamline your workflow.

I just tested ChatGPT vs Perplexity with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
With prompts that delve into their strengths and distinctions, I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity to see how they compared.

Gemini’s Deep Research just changed the AI game — here's what you can do with it (and how it's crushing the competition)
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google announced that its Deep Research feature is now available to Gemini Advanced subscribers via the Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental model.

This viral ChatGPT trend lets you turn yourself into an action figure — here's how to do it
By Amanda Caswell published
Here's how to get in on the viral trend with ChatGPT and alternative image generators to turn yourself into an action figure.

9 ChatGPT prompts that transformed how I advocate for my child at school
By Amanda Caswell last updated
When I felt overwhelmed by my daughter’s special education plan, I turned to ChatGPT for help.

AI image generator’s data leak exposed thousands of prompts — and it’s a wake-up call for anyone using AI tools
By Amanda Caswell last updated
A shocking AI data leak revealed thousands of explicit user prompts — proving your chats with AI may not be as private as you think.

Google Search just got a huge AI upgrade — here’s what's new
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google's Search just got a whole lot more intuitive with the integration of Google Lens in AI Mode.

Why I ditched ChatGPT for Gemini — and the 5 prompts that sealed the deal
By Amanda Caswell last updated
The following are five prompts that have converted me to a regular Gemini user.

Back to the Future was released 40 years ago — here's all the AI they predicted that we have (and what they missed)
By Amanda Caswell published
Let's take a journey through the film's futuristic predictions and see how today's AI innovations compare.

I caught my son using ChatGPT — and it made me rethink everything about parenting in the AI age
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I knew it was a matter of time before my oldest started using AI. Here's how I handled it.

ChatGPT-5 is coming 'soon' — here's what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
No release date yet, but it looks like ChatGPT-5 will be an all-in-one model for user needs.

I let ChatGPT Tasks schedule my day — and it was a trainwreck to say the least
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here are a few problems I’ve experienced with ChatGPT Tasks and how to avoid them.

I just found out what happens when you feed Gemini 2.5 ChatGPT’s best prompts — it completely added its own spin
By Amanda Caswell published
Here’s what happened when I had Gemini 2.5 — Google’s “smartest” model — take on ChatGPT's most popular prompts.

I told ChatGPT something that I still regret — here's 7 things you should never share
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Some risks are obvious but others are more subtle. Here are the top seven mistakes to avoid to stay safe.
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