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
Ladies and gentlemen, the tournament has run its course and we have a winner.

I just tested Gemini vs. DeepSeek with 9 prompts — here’s the overall winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini and DeepSeek go head-to-head with 9 prompts to determine which one wins the final round of AI Madness.

I used ChatGPT Vision and Deep Research to rid my kitchen of sugar ants for good — here’s how I did it
By Amanda Caswell published
After nearly four years of trying remedy after remedy, ChatGPT Vision and ChatGPT Deep Research helped me get rid of ants in my kitchen once and for all.

I just tested ChatGPT-4o's enhanced image generator with 7 prompts — here's the results [Update]
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here's what happened when I tested ChatGPT-4o image generator as well as what I like and don't like about this model.

I've made Gemini my primary AI tool instead of ChatGPT — here's 5 reasons why
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini's Workspace integrations, NotebookLM Plus, and bundled perks have proven the best for my daily workflow, making it my primary tool.

Google unveils Gemini 2.5 — claims AI breakthrough with enhanced reasoning and multimodal power
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Gemini 2.5, the company's most advanced AI model is now available to Gemini Advanced subscribers.

OpenAI just unveiled enhanced image generator within ChatGPT-4o — here's what you can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI announces its most advanced image generator yet seamlessly integrated within ChatGPT-4o.

I just tested Grok vs. DeepSeek with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Grok and DeepSeek faceoff with 7 prompts in the semi-finals of AI Madness.

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.
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