Articles by Graham Barlow, Senior Editor, AI

Graham is the Senior Editor for AI at TechRadar. With over 25 years of experience in both online and print journalism, Graham has worked for various market-leading tech brands including Computeractive, PC Pro, iMore, MacFormat, Mac|Life, Maximum PC, and more. He specializes in reporting on everything to do with the most exciting subject in tech right now, Artificial Intelligence. AI is advancing at an accelerated pace and all the big brands from Apple, Microsoft and Google to chip makers NVIDIA are getting involved. TechRadar is here to bring you the latest updates on AI and show you how to get started and make it work for you, no matter your level of interest.

Graham has appeared on BBC TV shows like BBC One Breakfast and on Radio 4 commenting on the latest trends in tech. Graham has an honors degree in Computer Science and spends his spare time podcasting and blogging.

Articles by: Graham Barlow

Character.ai launches Stories to keep teens engaged as it scales back open-ended chat for under-18s

By Graham Barlow published 3 December 25

Character.ai is phasing out open chat for teens, and Stories is its plan to keep them entertained.

Sam Altman declares a ‘code red’ for ChatGPT as Gemini usage surges – here’s what it means for you

By Graham Barlow published 2 December 25

Sam Altman is calling a "code red" on improving the ChatGPT experience for users, but will that be a good thing for you?

OpenAI reveals ChatGPT’s most popular features – and the top one might surprise you

By Graham Barlow published 30 November 25

To celebrate its third birthday, OpenAI has revealed exactly how we're using ChatGPT.

OpenAI and Google quietly limit free Sora, Nano Banana Pro and Gemini 3 Pro use – here’s what it means for you

By Graham Barlow published 28 November 25

OpenAI and Google have quietly reduced free access to Sora, Nano Banana and Gemini 3 Pro as soaring demand pushes users toward paid plans.

Amazon blocks ChatGPT's new shopping agent – what the fallout could mean for you

By Graham Barlow published 27 November 25

Amazon has blocked ChatGPT’s new shopping agent, kicking off a battle over who controls what you see and buy online

ChatGPT’s new voice integration feels like the missing piece in AI chat – I’ve tried it, and it's almost perfect

By Graham Barlow published 26 November 25

ChatGPT’s new integrated Voice Mode quietly transforms the app into a seamless, always-on AI assistant you can talk to anytime.

ChatGPT’s Agent feature lets you assign tasks and walk away – here’s how it works

By Graham Barlow published 25 November 25

ChatGPT Agent is like a background assistant that gets things done while you’re busy doing life

ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research tool compares products for you – so you don’t have to open 20 tabs

By Graham Barlow published 24 November 25

ChatGPT now builds custom buyer’s guides in minutes – and it’s available on all for free this holiday season

You can now ask the Gemini app if an image was made by AI, thanks to Google’s SynthID tool

By Graham Barlow published 21 November 25

Google has made it easier for Gemini to spot fake AI images, but does it work for all pictures?

Study Mode in ChatGPT doesn’t just give you the answer – it teaches you how to solve the problem yourself

By Graham Barlow published 21 November 25

Using Study Mode in ChatGPT can be a great way to learn a subject as if you were being taught by a personal tutor.

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Creating images with ChatGPT is fun, but these simple tips will make them look way better

By Graham Barlow published 20 November 25

ChatGPT image creation is easier than you think – once you know where to look and what to ask

Google launches Nano Banana Pro, a massive leap in AI image editing powered by Gemini 3 Pro

By Graham Barlow published 20 November 25

Built on Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro uses Gemini’s state-of-the-art reasoning and real-world knowledge to visualize information better than ever before.

Want better answers from ChatGPT or Gemini? Here’s how to tweak your prompts the right way

By Graham Barlow published 19 November 25

The key to getting better results in AI chatbots is to perfect the way you write your prompts.

10 easy tips to help you get better results from ChatGPT every time you use it

By Graham Barlow published 19 November 25

From better prompts to smarter follow-ups, here are 10 tips to get the most out of ChatGPT

ChatGPT Free vs Paid: will upgrading actually improve your experience?

By Graham Barlow published 18 November 25

You can use ChatGPT for free, but depending on how much you want to use it, it could be time to upgrade to a paid-for version.

Top 10 AI chatbot do's and don’ts to help you get the most out of ChatGPT, Gemini, and more

By Graham Barlow published 18 November 25

AI Chatbots aren't good at everything. Here are the top 10 do's and don't when using a chatbot.

How ChatGPT works: A guide to its interface on mobile and web

By Graham Barlow published 17 November 25

A beginner's guide to the ChatGPT interface on mobile and web

Chatbots are no longer just a novelty – here’s how ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are helping you get through the day

By Graham Barlow published 17 November 25

Meet the AI chatbots that are changing the way we live, work, and play.

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I write about AI for a living – and I can’t see Pluribus as anything but a scathing examination of our relationship with it

By Graham Barlow published 10 November 25

Pluribus doesn't mention AI at all, but to me it’s a chilling examination of our relationship with today’s chatbots and how they’re changing the world around us.

AI Week

By Graham Barlow published 7 November 25

It's AI Week on TechRadar. Here are some exclusive articles that help you take your first steps with using AI and show you how to take it further.

ChatGPT memories are disappearing for some users – here’s what you can do to protect yours

By Graham Barlow published 5 November 25

Some ChatGPT users are reporting losing their saved memories – here’s how to back yours up before they’re gone.

ChatGPT Go is now free in India – and U.S. users are wondering if they’re next

By Graham Barlow published 4 November 25

ChatGPT Go is free for a year in India – here’s why this could matter to U.S. users.

The Nano Banana camera will let you edit photos in real time using just your voice, and I can’t wait to try it

By Graham Barlow published 4 November 25

Real-time editing, voice control, and MagSafe iPhone integration makes Caira, the Nano Banana AI camera, stand out.

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AI is changing how we view the world in these 6 ways

By Graham Barlow published 3 November 25

Canva just launched its Creative Operating System – a massive upgrade built to supercharge creativity with AI

By Graham Barlow published 30 October 25

The all-in-one design tool has just had a major upgrade that adds more AI chops.

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