Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
Ever wonder why ChatGPT is free? The answer is far more calculated than you might think
If AI costs billions to build, why are tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini still free? Here's how the business model really works.
I use the ChatGPT 'Oak Tree' prompt when life gets chaotic — here's how it keeps me grounded
When life feels overwhelming, I turn to ChatGPT's 'Oak Tree' prompt for perspective. Here's the simple prompt that's helping me stay grounded during stressful moments.
I got scammed out of $150 shopping via ChatGPT — here's how fake stores are fooling AI recommendations [update: OpenAI responds]
I used ChatGPT to shop online and discovered seven warning signs that can help you spot fake stores before entering payment details.
I used to panic during high-stress interviews — these 7 ChatGPT 'coping scripts' handle the anxiety for me
From mock interviews to confidence boosts, these 7 ChatGPT prompts helped me stop overthinking and stay calm before live interviews.
I used AI to build an app that gives me endless writing prompts — here's how it works
Tired of fighting the blank page? See how a custom, AI-built "Prompt Deck" solved my journaling failure — and how you can launch your own tool today.
A growing youth movement wants people to delete ChatGPT — here's why
A youth-led movement called QuitGPT is urging people to delete ChatGPT and boycott OpenAI as concerns grow over the company's power, influence and future ambitions.
I built a free app to beat kids' summer boredom — parents, you can thank me later
Beat summer boredom with a free web app that suggests age-appropriate activities for your kids — no app store, no sign-up. Plus how to build your own with AI.
The 5 fastest ways to get past AI customer service chatbots — here's what actually worked at Amazon, Optimum, Walmart, AT&T and more
How to get past AI customer service and reach a real person fast. I tested the popular tricks so you know what works before you waste 40 minutes on hold.
Apple spent years fixing Siri — only for ChatGPT to make it irrelevant
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
