Pocket-lint Daily - AI on your keyboard & Self-driving Fords

All the tech daily! By Chris Hall | Friday April 14 2023 - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Website](  SwiftKey now has AI on your keyboard to check your chat G-SHOCK What's happened? Microsoft has [pushed live an update to its SwiftKey keyboard app]( on both iOS and Android that lets it take advantage of Bing's new AI features. Why does it matter? The good news is that Microsoft announced the addition of this feature without any sort of lead-in time - it's live now, and everyone has access. What's my take? We knew AI was going to move fast when it came to take over the world, but we didn't expect it to be this fast. Well, it might not be taking over the world, but it will offer to check your chat. There are three main elements here - Chat, Search and Tone. It's Tone that's most interesting. This will check on your message as you're writing it to tell you how it might be perceived. Tone can help you be more "professional, casual, polite or concise," suggests Microsoft, but we're wondering if it could make you more passive-aggressive, or more sarcastic - you know, something actually useful.  Minecraft Legends review: As gentle as strategy gets MOJANG What's happened? Minecraft doesn't stop dominating - it's still raking in huge quantities of players thanks to its never-ending replayability. Canny spin-offs are very much in its wheelhouse too, though, and the latest is Minecraft Legends. This cute little strategy game zooms things out and focuses less on randomised worlds and totally player-driven gameplay in order to let gamers take control of small armies and play out pitched battles. You'll still build and discover, but this time in a role as a field general. How does it stack up to the competition, though? Our quick verdict This quaint little strategy title brings the best of Minecraft's family-friendly tone to bear, with some lovely visuals to boot. It's not wildly complex, but is perfect for those looking to enjoy Minecraft's vibe in a new genre. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it The Google Pixel 8 is set to shrink, [allegedly sporting a 6.16-inch display](. --- How to [upgrade your graphics card]( and make sure it's running well. --- There's a [$50 price cut on the Google Nest Doorbell right now](, at $129.99 (was $179.99). You'll save 28% on the 2nd gen wired HD camera, with motion sensors and night vision, plus 3 free hours of video history.  From The Gear Loop THE GEAR LOOP The cost of Specialized’s electrically assisted trail shredders is coming down, but the [Turbo Levo Comp Alloy is still a beast.](  And finally... POCKET-LINT What is Ford BlueCruise, how does it work and what's it like to drive with? [Read all about it.](  Have you checked out our podcast? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify](,  or access it on the web via [Acast](. You can also [listen to the latest episode on our own website right here](. Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project] [Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.