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 tested ChatGPT Plus vs Gemini Advanced with 7 prompts — here’s the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Using 7 prompts, I put ChatGPT Plus and Gemini Advanced to the test to determine which paid chatbot is the overall winner.

OpenAI launches ‘Operator’ – everything about the new agent that can use a computer for you
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI has unveiled "Operator," an advanced AI agent designed to autonomously perform tasks on the web, marking a leap in AI independence.

OpenAI’s ‘o3-mini’ is free for all users — what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced today that the free tier of ChatGPT will now utilize the o3-mini model, while paid users will get "tons more." Here's what that entails.

Samsung Galaxy S25 AI features — here's everything that's new
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series boasts a suite of advanced AI features including enhanced AI assistance from Google's Gemini and improved visual search.

OpenAI confirms launch of 'o3 Mini’ AI model that pauses to ‘think’ — here's how it works
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI's latest, the o3 mini model, represents a significant leap by incorporating advanced reasoning skills that allow for step-by-step logical analysis.

Perplexity AI submits bid to help save TikTok in the US — here's what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity AI, a U.S.-based search engine startup, has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok's U.S. operations.

I tried ChatGPT Tasks and I'm sticking with Siri for now — here's why
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlike other ChatGPT features, ChatGPT Tasks is not always reliable, leaving me second-guessing if I should just stick with Siri or Alexa.

7 prompts for creating custom GPTs in ChatGPT – here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
7 prompts to create custom GPTs to tailor the way ChatGPT responds to your exact needs.

Planning a wedding? Let Gemini help with these 7 prompts
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini AI is the perfect assistant and wedding planner. Here are 7 prompts to help plan your dream wedding.

7 ways I use ChatGPT Plus — here’s why I think it's worth it
By Amanda Caswell published
From improved performance and faster response times to exclusive capabilities, here are 7 compelling reasons why I believe it's worth subscribing to ChatGPT Plus.

7 hacks to get more out of WhatsApp using Meta AI
By Amanda Caswell published
These 7 hacks are sure to help WhatsApp users maximize their experience on the messaging platform by integrating Meta AI into their chats and more.

I asked Perplexity for 7 prompts to challenge ChatGPT — here's what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT tackled 7 prompts from Perplexity in a unique test to see how they interoperate.

OpenAI announces ChatGPT Tasks for automating future actions — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI today announced a new beta feature for ChatGPT called Tasks, enabling users to schedule tasks and activities in advance.

7 Gemini 2.0 hacks to maximize the AI's full potential — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Gemini 2.0 hacks that utilize ways to help you save time and take your personal and professional projects to the next level.

7 ChatGPT hacks to maximize your productivity — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
To fully harness ChatGPT's potential, I’ve put together a list of my favorite ChatGPT hacks that maximize the chatbot’s output.

Google NotebookLM just got way better with its new interactive features — here's why I'm impressed
By Amanda Caswell published
By enabling Interactive Mode on Google's NotebookLM, I was able to actively participate in an AI-generated podcast made from one of my own Tom's Guide articles.

I put ChatGPT vs Gemini to the test with 7 prompts to help me plan my family's Disney vacation — here's the winning chatbot
By Amanda Caswell published
I put ChatGPT and Gemini to the test with 7 key prompts to help determine which one delivers the best budget-friendly Walt Disney World vacation.

My browser tabs were getting out of hand so I let Gemini 2.0 takeover — here's how it went
By Amanda Caswell published
My browser tabs were getting out of control so I leaned on Google’s Gemini 2.0 Stream Realtime feature to get organized for good. Here's what happened and how to try it for yourself.

I used Meta AI to enhance my selfies — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I used Meta AI to enhance a variety of selfies and was both pleased and disappointed by the results.

I just tested Perplexity vs ChatGPT with 7 prompts — here's the AI winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I used 7 prompts and put Perplexity and ChatGPT head-to-head to showcase how each handles specific tasks and which shines in certain situations.

I used these 7 ChatGPT prompts to help build mental strength and challenge negative thoughts — here's why I like them
By Amanda Caswell published
I often utilize ChatGPT to explore strategies for building mental strength as I challenge negative thoughts during the winter months. Here are the 7 prompts I use.

I asked ChatGPT to create my 5-year bucket list — here's why I like this TikTok trend
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I shared my goals for the next 5 years with ChatGPT and asked it to create a plan to accomplish everything. The chatbot came through with a step-by-step strategy.

20 ChatGPT prompt tips for 2025 — how to make the chatbot even more useful
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Get more out of ChatGPT in 2025 with the best prompts to help unlock the chatbot's full potential.
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