Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.
Amanda previously worked in refugee law to assist people seeking asylum in Australia, and holds degrees in both Communication and Laws. After making the switch to journalism, her articles have appeared in numerous publications such as Kotaku, Fandom, Cosmos, and Empire Magazine. Her fiction has also been published in several books, and her work performed by theatre companies such as the Australian Theatre for Young People.
Latest From Amanda Yeo
How to create a custom camera filter on a Samsung Galaxy phone
While you can't immediately adjust settings like saturation and contrast, there is a way around this.
By Amanda Yeo
OpenAI's GPT-4.5 will roll out to ChatGPT Plus subscribers over several days
The delay is due to a lack of GPUs.
By Amanda Yeo
Netflix's 'Bullet Train Explosion' trailer is 'Speed' on a Japanese train
This train conductor is about to go way above and beyond to ensure his passengers get to their destination safely.
By Amanda Yeo
Scientists accidentally created the cutest mouse in the world
They're like IRL Pokémon.
By Amanda Yeo
BLACKPINK's Lisa braves 'Hot Ones' to make Thailand proud
The K-pop idol asked her fellow member Rosé for tips beforehand.
By Amanda Yeo
'Shrek 5' teaser trailer adds Zendaya to cast, draws on TikTok memes
Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are all returning for the first 'Shrek' film in over 15 years.
By Amanda Yeo
Apple shareholders voted to keep DEI policies, and Trump is mad about it
Numerous other tech giants have already capitulated to the president's crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion.
By Amanda Yeo
Warner Bros. cancels Wonder Woman game, shuts down three studios
The developer behind 2014 hit "Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor" is no more.
By Amanda Yeo
Could you replace your lawyer with AI?
Legal professionals are already courting artificial intelligence — with varying results.
By Amanda Yeo
The complete list of winners at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards
'Wicked' and 'Shōgun' led the nominations.
By Amanda Yeo
'Monster Train' sequel announced, with surprise demo out now
The original roguelike deckbuilder is also on sale at a price that makes it an instant buy.
By Amanda Yeo
'Talk to Me' creators return with 'Bring Her Back' trailer
Danny and Michael Philippou bring fresh terror with A24.
By Amanda Yeo
Humane has killed its Ai Pin less than a year after its release
The wearable AI gadget which intended to replace smartphones will now be dead in 10 days.
By Amanda Yeo
'SNL's new 'Close Encounter' sketch introduces Kate McKinnon's mother Meryl Streep
Pedro Pascal and Woody Harrelson also appeared as fellow alien abductees.
By Amanda Yeo
Viral 'SNL' skit comes full circle as Sabrina Carpenter meets Domingo
The sketch also featured Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny.
By Amanda Yeo
TikTok is back in Apple and Google's U.S. app stores
The tech giants had removed the app due to the U.S. ban.
By Amanda Yeo
'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action trailer shows Hiccup and Toothless in flight
It's the classic tale of a boy and his dragon.
By Amanda Yeo
Apple Maps follows Google, relabels Gulf of Mexico as America
The change will reportedly be rolled out globally.
By Amanda Yeo
Google Maps has changed the Gulf of Mexico to America
We knew it was coming, but now it's here.
By Amanda Yeo
DOGE is reportedly developing an AI chatbot to analyse government contracts
The chatbot is aimed at improving government workers' productivity.
By Amanda Yeo
4 luxurious Valentine's Day gifts to spoil your significant other
Is your partner addicted to their Apple Watch? Go for an elegant accessory.
By Amanda Yeo
Google scraps diverse hiring targets following Trump's crusade against DEI
It's the latest big tech company to bow to Trump's crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion.
By Amanda Yeo
Google deletes policy against using AI for weapons or surveillance
The pledge had been in place since 2018.
By Amanda Yeo
