Alex Hughes
Alex is the AI editor at TomsGuide. Dialed into all things artificial intelligence in the world right now, he knows the best chatbots, the weirdest AI image generators, and the ins and outs of one of tech’s biggest topics.
Before joining the Tom’s Guide team, Alex worked for the brands TechRadar and BBC Science Focus.
In his time as a journalist, he has covered the latest in AI and robotics, broadband deals, the potential for alien life, the science of being slapped, and just about everything in between.
Alex aims to make the complicated uncomplicated, cutting out the complexities to focus on what is exciting.
When he’s not trying to wrap his head around the latest AI whitepaper, Alex pretends to be a capable runner, cook, and climber.
Latest articles by Alex Hughes

ChatGPT’s AI image generator just got a huge upgrade — here’s 7 incredible examples of what it can do
By Alex Hughes published
With increased detail and a better understanding of context, ChatGPT’s images look better than ever.

ChatGPT’s new image generator is now 'delayed for a while' for free users
By Alex Hughes published
Want to use ChatGPT’s new image generator? You’ll have to pay for now.

Microsoft 365 Copilot debuts new research tools for work: here's what that means
By Alex Hughes published
New tools to make your work life easier are on their way to Microsoft 365 customers

DeepSeek R1 just got even smarter with a new upgrade — here's what's changed
By Alex Hughes published
DeepSeek's latest update just gave the model better understanding of complex tasks and improved efficiency, but is it enough to compete?

ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude all failed to solve a simple test that humans are acing
By Alex Hughes published
ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude have all tried and failed to get the better of this exam.

What is WireGuard?
By Alex Hughes published
One of the many VPN protocols out there, is WireGuard right for you?

What is ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol?
By Alex Hughes published
Lightway is ExpressVPN's in-house VPN protocol – but what makes it different to the industry standards?

What is MACE from Private Internet Access?
By Alex Hughes published
Block out pesky ads with this Private Internet Acess VPN feature

What is OpenVPN?
By Alex Hughes published
OpenVPN has been around for decades – here's everything you need to know about it, and what it's actually used for.

What is P2P?
By Alex Hughes published
Everything you need to know about peer to peer networks and what they are actually used for

What is torrenting?
By Alex Hughes published
Everything you need to know about torrenting and how it works

What is the dark web?
By Alex Hughes published
Everything you need to know about the dark web and what it's actually used for

Forgotten a Christmas present? Get 'em a VPN!
By Alex Hughes published
VPN If you’re still missing that one last gift for a loved one this Christmas, online security at a low price could be the way to go.

MVNOs: What are they and what are the best options?
By Alex Hughes last updated
With most major US carriers being classed as MVNOs, what exactly are you getting for cell phone service? We explain what MVNOs are and which ones use the networks of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

Mint Mobile vs AT&T — which carrier is better for you?
By Alex Hughes last updated
Mint Mobile and AT&T are two popular carriers. Here's how their plans compare.

Verizon vs. Mint Mobile: Which carrier is better for you?
By Alex Hughes published
A cheap and flexible option or one of the best known carriers in the US — we can help you find the best option for your needs.

AT&T MVNOs: What are they and which is the best option?
By Alex Hughes published
A host of carriers use AT&T's network — should you consider them for wireless phone service?
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