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

OpenAI's rumored acquisition plans for Pinterest provoke fury among some users

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 6 January 26

A speculative report suggesting OpenAI might acquire Pinterest ignited a consumer backlash among Pinterest users.

5 predictions for AI in 2026 – what’s next for ChatGPT, Gemini, and you

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 1 January 26

AI is about to become more embedded in daily life than ever, reshaping how we search, create, communicate, and define what's real.

Meta buys Manus for $2 billion to power high-stakes AI agent race

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 31 December 25

Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus signals a major shift toward AI agents that can autonomously handle real work, not just generate responses.

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We let ChatGPT judge impossible superhero debates — here's how it ruled

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 31 December 25

ChatGPT referees superhero debates

What does 2026 have in store for AI? We asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — here's what they said

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 30 December 25

Here's what ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude predict about AI in 2026.

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I’m an AI expert – here are my top 5 secret tools that could change your life in 2026

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 27 December 25

I test AI tools for a living – and while ChatGPT and Gemini are great for many things, these five are better assistants for everything from finances to cooking.

I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to invent a new winter holiday — here’s what they came up with

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 27 December 25

When asked to invent a new winter holiday, ChatGPT and Gemini delivered radically different visions.

5 AI trends that made the biggest difference in my life

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 25 December 25

How five powerful AI trends have reshaped the way I live.

StubHub’s ChatGPT app turns ticket hunting into a conversation

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 24 December 25

StubHub has launched a conversational ticket‑finding app inside ChatGPT

ChatGPT's attempt at Spotify Wrapped is more embarrassing than any song list

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 24 December 25

OpenAI's new “Your Year with ChatGPT” feature turns your 2025 chat history into a playful, personalized digital recap

Gemini 3 Flash is smart — but when it doesn’t know, it makes stuff up anyway

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 22 December 25

Gemini 3 Flash frequently makes up answers rather than saying “I don’t know."

I tried the new Claude in Chrome extension, and it delivered convenience with a side of digital paranoia

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 20 December 25

Claude’s Chrome extension is a powerful productivity tool that handles browser-based tasks for you, but it comes at the cost of significant access to your digital life.

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Microsoft AI CEO admits Gemini 'can do things that Copilot can’t do'

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 19 December 25

Microsoft’s AI head openly acknowledged Gemini 3’s strengths while outlining a broader vision to turn Copilot into a more practical, ever-present digital assistant.

I tried the Apple Music app for ChatGPT – and it felt like talking to a music‑obsessed friend

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 18 December 25

I tested the newly launched Apple Music app inside ChatGPT and found it to be a surprisingly intuitive way to discover and build playlists.

Gemini 3 Flash is now powering AI Mode in Search — but can it actually replace how we use Google?

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 18 December 25

Testing Gemini 3 Flash in AI Mode against traditional Google Search

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I tried talking to Google Maps with Gemini, and it actually understood what I wanted

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 18 December 25

With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware

Not sure what to gift this year? These 6 AI-powered toys might just save the day

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 17 December 25

The latest wave of AI-powered toys blends cuddly charm with conversational tech.

ChatGPT Images just got a major upgrade — and it could change how we all create

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 17 December 25

OpenAI’s new GPT Image 1.5 model transforms ChatGPT into a powerful, user-friendly image editing and creation tool

5 prompts to really get the most out of the new ChatGPT-5.2

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 16 December 25

ChatGPT-5.2’s improved reasoning, memory, and conversational control make it feel more like a helpful collaborator.

Here’s what the OpenAI and Disney AI deal means to you, and why you should be worried

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 15 December 25

Disney’s new partnership with OpenAI brings AI-generated content into the hands of fans, but raises serious questions about control, creativity, and the future of storytelling.

ChatGPT 5.2 vs Gemini 3 - I tried the world's most popular chatbots to see which is best, and the result might surprise you

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 15 December 25

Testing ChatGPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 in a round of creative prompts

ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming — and it might not be what you think it is

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 12 December 25

OpenAI will introduce a ChatGPT adult mode in 2026, pending the success of its age verification AI currently in testing.

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The Architects of AI are Time's Person of the Year – here are 3 reasons why

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 12 December 25

Time’s 2025 Person of the Year celebrates the Architects of AI for reshaping the world.

ChatGPT 5.2 is here and all about being a better thinker – here are the 3 things you need to know

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 11 December 25

ChatGPT 5.2 is here and offers the smartest, most dependable version of the AI chatbot yet.

Hinge adds AI-inspired Convo Starters to help daters stop overthinking the first message

By Eric Hal Schwartz published 11 December 25

Hinge's new AI-powered Convo Starters aims to take the pressure off the dreaded first message by offering smart, personalized tips based on each profile.

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