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

AI Madness: The ultimate chatbot showdown
By Amanda Caswell, Tom's Guide last updated
Presented by Norton
Which AI chatbot delivers the best real-world performance?

I just tested ChatGPT vs. Gemini with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In the next round of AI Madness, ChatGPT and Gemini face off against each other with the same 7 prompts that got them to this round.

I tried these 7 ChatGPT prompts to supercharge my Netflix viewing experience
By Amanda Caswell last updated
These seven prompts have completely changed the way I watch my favorite Netflix shows and significantly enhanced what I get for my monthly subscription.

I just tested DeepSeek vs. Meta AI with 5 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In evaluating Meta AI versus DeepSeek, I tested both platforms across five specific criteria to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Here's what happened.

I test AI chatbots for a living and these are the best ChatGPT alternatives
By Ryan Morrison, Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT is an impressive piece of technology but the market for AI chatbots is now wide open. Here's the best ChatGPT alternatives base on my testing.

I tested Grok vs. Claude with 5 prompts to crown a winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In evaluating Grok versus Claude, I tested both AI platforms across five specific criteria to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Here’s the results.

Forget ChatGPT Canvas — I just tried Gemini Canvas and I'm floored by the difference
By Amanda Caswell published
I just tried Gemini Canvas. Here's what happened when I uploaded the first chapter of the novel I'm writing and went hands-on with the free writing tool.

Gemini just became the ultimate collaborator — everything you need to know about this huge new upgrade
By Amanda Caswell published
Your AI collab partner is here

I didn't think I'd have any use for ChatGPT Deep Research — 7 ways it's improved my daily life
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here are seven ways I use ChatGPT Deep Research and how it's improved my life.

I tested Gemini vs. Mistral with 5 prompts to crown a winner
By Amanda Caswell published
The next round of bots to go head-to-head

I tested ChatGPT vs. Perplexity with 5 prompts to crown a winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In the first round of AI Madness, we are going head-to-head with ChatGPT-4o and Perplexity AI.

I just tested Manus vs. DeepSeek with 7 prompts from Gemini — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked Gemini to come up with seven prompts to test Manus versus DeepSeek to show their similarities and differences. Here's what happened.

What is Perplexity AI? — everything there is to know about the search engine and chatbot
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity AI is an AI-driven search engine and chatbot that uses large language models to answer user queries. Here's a look at what it can do.

I just tested Manus vs ChatGPT with 5 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Here’s what happened when I put Manus head-to-head with ChatGPT with five prompts.

Google is giving away Gemini's best paid features for free — here's the tools you can try now
By Amanda Caswell published
Google is taking Gemini to the next level and giving users more with major upgrades aimed to make Gemini even more personal, plus many of the upgrades are free.

I’ve been using Apple Intelligence for 3 months — here are 5 features I use every day
By Amanda Caswell published
I don’t use all of Apple’s suite of AI-powered features. However, the ones I do use not only save me time but also add a layer of personalization to my experience.

Apple Intelligence — everything you need to know about Apple's AI
By Amanda Caswell published
Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.

I put Anthropic's new Claude 3.7 Sonnet to the test with 7 prompts — and the results are mind-blowing
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I used 7 prompts to highlight the enhanced features of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Anthropic's most advanced model to date.

5 tips to get the most out of ChatGPT from someone who uses it every day
By Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI's flagship ChatGPT productivity platform is a powerful tool but can be tough to master. Here are some of my top tips for getting the most out of the AI.

I ditched to-do lists for ChatGPT Tasks — here's 5 ways it's changed everything
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT Tasks to automate daily tasks to keep me engaged, motivated, and continuously learning without the mental load of remembering to do it myself.

Gmail just got a huge AI upgrade that will save you a ton of time
By Amanda Caswell published
Google has brought Gemini AI assistant to Gmail so users can add events from their emails directly to Google calendar.

I test AI chatbots for a living — 7 common glitches and what to do when they happen
By Amanda Caswell published
Here are more common errors made by chatbots and the reasoning behind them.

I used ChatGPT Voice and Vision to spring clean — and it even told me how much some of my 'junk' was worth
By Amanda Caswell published
This year I turned to ChatGPT Voice and Vision to be my spring cleaning buddy, and it was the best decision. Here's why.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!
- 2