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

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.

I tested Gemini 2.0 Flash vs Gemini 2.0 Pro — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Gemini Pro and Gemini Flash with seven prompts, spanning everything from creative writing and technical issues to real-time research and coding.

7 AI hacks every mom needs to stop feeling exhausted all the time
By Amanda Caswell last updated
The following are seven ways that AI can support productivity and help busy moms get more out of their day.

Doritos were invented at Disneyland? I asked Google Gemini Deep Research for snack facts— my mind is blown
By Amanda Caswell last updated
What better way to harness the full potential of deep research than diving into this box of Cheez-its, uh, I mean, the history of Cheez-its and other snacks.

I just tested ChatGPT-4.5 vs ChatGPT-4o with 7 prompts — here's my verdict
By Amanda Caswell published
I just had to know how ChatGPT-4.5 compared to GPT-4o. Here’s what happened when I compared the two models with 7 prompts.

ChatGPT-4.5 delayed in surprise announcement — and it could launch with a controversial new payment model
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, announced a delay in ChatGPT-4.5 rolling out to Plus subscribers and a potential price change.

Google launches 'AI Mode' for search — here's how to try it now
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google is rolling out Gemini 2.0 in AI Overviews plus, introducing AI Mode, a powerful new experimental feature in Search.

Project Astra — everything you need to know about Google's next-gen smart glasses and new AI assistant
By Amanda Caswell published
Project Astra is a research prototype by Google DeepMind, aimed at developing a universal AI assistant that understands and enhances users everyday life

Forget ChatGPT — Google Gemini can now see the world with live video and screen-sharing
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, is rolling out features to give Android users new ways to interact with their devices including screen sharing and live video.

I have ChatGPT Plus — but here's 7 reasons why I use DeepSeek instead
By Amanda Caswell published
DeepSeek is great for coding, math, and logical tasks, while ChatGPT excels in conversation and creativity. Here's why I often choose the less popular chatbot

Forget Siri — Google just brought its Gemini widgets to the iPhone
By Amanda Caswell published
Google has enhanced its Gemini AI assistant for iOS, introducing lock screen widgets that offer iPhone and iPad users more immediate access to its features.

Meta set to release a direct competitor to ChatGPT — here's what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta Platforms aims to keep up with its competitors and is set to release a standalone AI app.

OpenAI just announced that its Sora AI video generator is coming to ChatGPT
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI plans to integrate Sora into ChatGPT, aiming to provide users with the ability to create videos directly within its chat interface.

I just tested ChatGPT-4.5 with 5 prompts — the good, the bad and the weird
By Amanda Caswell published
I put ChatGPT-4.5 to the test with five strategic prompts designed to push its limits in logic, storytelling, research, empathy, and complex decision-making.

ChatGPT 4.5 — 5 big upgrades you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI's new model features upgraded chat capabilities, greater computational efficiency, and more. Here are the five most notable upgrades in ChatGPT-4.5.

Alexa+ — here's everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Alexa Plus is Amazon's upgraded AI assistant with enhanced conversational abilities and a suite of new features aimed at integrating into users' daily lives.

OpenAI ChatGPT-4.5 is here and it's the most human-like chatbot yet — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT-4.5 today, a major step in scaling unsupervised learning, leading to even more human-like conversations and broader knowledge.

Hume AI just unveiled Octave — new AI voice generator is eerily human
By Amanda Caswell published
Hume AI today has unveiled Octave, an innovative text-to-speech system that leverages large language model technology to generate human-like voices with emotion

What is 'Gibberlink'? Why it's freaking out the internet after these two AIs talking to each other went viral
By Amanda Caswell published
A recent video showcasing AI chatbots engaging in a unique form of communication known as 'Gibberlink.' Here's everything to know about the secret AI language.
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