Articles by Eric Hal Schwartz, Contributor

Eric Hal Schwartz is a freelance writer for TechRadar with more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of the world and technology. For the last five years, he served as head writer for Voicebot.ai and was on the leading edge of reporting on generative AI and large language models. He's since become an expert on the products of generative AI models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, Google Gemini, and every other synthetic media tool. His experience runs the gamut of media, including print, digital, broadcast, and live events. Now, he's continuing to tell the stories people want and need to hear about the rapidly evolving AI space and its impact on their lives. Eric is based in New York City.

Articles by: Eric Hal Schwartz

AI is tricking people into traveling to places that don't exist, and we all need to learn to avoid these scams

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 19 July 25

In a world where AI can fabricate entire vacation spots, travelers now need a new level of digital street smarts to avoid booking trips to places that don’t even exist.

I tried using ChatGPT Agent to plan a date night, and it worked surprisingly well

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 18 July 25

I used ChatGPT Agent to plan a movie date night with my wife.

Google AI Mode is getting a bigger AI brain from Gemini

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 18 July 25

Google AI Mode now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search, while Google Search has added an AI phone-calling assistant.

OpenAI claims the new ChatGPT agent can run your errands, build your slides, and make you look like you have your life together

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 17 July 25

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see your entire desktop – but it probably won't judge you for the clutter

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 17 July 25

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision update gives AI eyes on your desktop

OpenAI really helped me finish my to-do list when it launched ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, and it can do the same for you

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 17 July 25

How to use ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode to complete tasks

WeTransfer issues flurry of promises that it's not using your data to train AI models after its new terms of service aroused suspicion

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 16 July 25

WeTransfer's confusing terms of service clause prompts reassurances that it doesn’t use uploaded files to train AI models.

Microsoft employee uses terrible AI-generated image to advertise for Xbox artists just weeks after massive layoffs

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 15 July 25

A Microsoft ad on LinkedIn is getting roasted for using a terrible AI-generated graphic to promote a graphic designer role at Xbox.

You don’t have to explain everything to Claude anymore – it’s finally in your apps

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 15 July 25

Anthropic has upgraded Claude with new app integrations that let it work directly within popular tools.

I asked ChatGPT to make an image describing my life, but first I had to correct some errors

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 14 July 25

ChatGPT created an image describing my life but it took some effort to correct the errors.

Popeyes drops AI-powered diss track against McDonald's, and the results are hilarious

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 14 July 25

Popeyes made an ad with AI to mock McDonald's, and the result is hilarious.

I tried asking ChatGPT what my favorite fictional characters say about me – here’s what I learned about myself

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 11 July 25

ChatGPT analyzed my favorite fictional characters and I was surprised at the insights into my personality

AI web browsers are the new trend, but will ChatGPT and Perplexity Chrome competitors turn out to be a fad?

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 11 July 25

Perplexity’s AI-powered Comet browser is part of a rising trend toward AI browsers, but whether it’s the future or just a pricey experiment remains to be seen.

xAI debuts powerful Grok 4 AI model, but it's not going to make people forget the antisemitism it spewed on X

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 10 July 25

xAI has debuted the technically impressive Grok 4 amidst offensive missteps and growing questions about public trust.

Two blue Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 devices with a stuffed cat behind them

Google is offering all its best Gemini AI features for free, but only long enough to get you hooked

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 10 July 25

Google is giving new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 owners six months of premium Gemini AI features for free, but you'll pay up after.

Google just announced 5 new Gemini features coming to Android, and it’s good news for fans of foldable smartphones

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 9 July 25

Google AI Mode can enhance your search with these 5 tips

Atari Video Chess checkmates Copilot after knocking over ChatGPT's king

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 9 July 25

When two of the most advanced AI models lost to a 1979 chess game, it exposed how sounding smart isn’t the same as actually thinking.

I used Google Gemini to analyze YouTube, and the results were seriously impressive - 4 ways you can use video integration to get the most from AI

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 8 July 25

Google Gemini’s video analysis feature turns YouTube into an interactive experience, helping users skip fluff, spot visual details, and even quiz themselves.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Gentlemen's Singles Final match on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 16, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Wimbledon has an AI problem, but are tennis players just using technology as a scapegoat?

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 8 July 25

Wimbledon's AI line judges are upsetting some players.

AI can provide 'emotional clarity and confidence' Xbox executive producer tells staff after Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 7 July 25

After massive layoffs at Microsoft, an Xbox executive’s suggestion to use AI for emotional clarity was met with widespread outrage from game developers.

I asked AI to plan the perfect day in London – here’s what it got right and hilariously wrong

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 4 July 25

What AI says is a great day out in London

You don't have to be real to score brand deals as an influencer

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 3 July 25

AI influencers are a growing part of social media and are earning plenty of cash for their creators.

ChatGPT faceplants while translating Crunchyroll anime, and some viewers are demanding human localization

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 3 July 25

Crunchyroll used ChatGPT to translate anime and it did not go well.

I've been using Google AI Search mode for 4 months, and here are 5 tips to get the best results

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 2 July 25

Google AI Mode can enhance your search with these 5 tips

3 reasons why I appreciate AI and maybe you should too

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 2 July 25

Some reasons to appreciate how AI can help in life.

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