Pocket-lint Daily - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor reviewed & AI TikTok

All the tech daily! By Rik Henderson | Wednesday April 26 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](  You could soon have AI make your TikTok avatar so you don't have to MATT NAVARRA What's happened? Video social network TikTok is [working on a new AI-powered feature]( that will allow people to create new avatars by uploading some photos and having the app do the rest. Why does it matter? The feature is yet to be announced but was shared by social media analyst Matt Navarra. It can use AI to create an avatar based on at least three photos uploaded by the user. The tool will then generate up to 30 different avatars for people to choose from. What's my take? AI is creeping into just about every aspect of tech, with search and social media seeing the most movement initially. However, even though the developments are exciting, it must be said that some products seem to be shoehorning it in without much true purpose. This seems to be a prime example of using an advanced tech for the sake of it, rather than actually making the experience better. When AI is developed enough to help create the content itself, that's when my ears will start to prick up more.  Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: Bigger, bolder, but is it better? ELECTRONIC ARTS What's happened? Although Respawn Entertainment was behind it, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was somewhat an unexpected hit when it arrived in 2019. It was (and still is) a bombastic single-player action-RPG released at a time when multiplayer and online dominated the triple-A arena. As such it raised many an admiring eyebrow and was highly thought of by most. Much then rests on the shoulders of direct sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. After spending a little time dealing out a gloss of paint and improved frame rate to the original, for rerelease on the current-gen consoles, the studio is back with a bone fide follow-up - a bigger and bolder return for Jedi hero Cal Kestis and his chums. And, it must be said, it doesn't disappoint. Our quick verdict Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a much bigger game than before, with plenty of new moves, collectibles and characters to discover. The size of its open-world maps means it also lacks some of the variety of its predecessor, but there is so much to see and do that you'll likely not care one jot. Perhaps the most impressive aspect is how well fleshed-out the adventure is - better even than many of the TV series and films on which it is based. This is a blockbuster in the truest sense. [Read the full review](.  In Case You Missed it Apple could turn to AI, [but not how you're expecting](. --- [Razer goes all-in on Roblox with a trio of licensed accessories.]( --- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has a $70 saving today, [priced at $219 instead of $249.99](. That's a 22% price cut on the fitness tracking Wear OS smartwatch, with auto workout tracking, sleep coaching, blood pressure monitoring and more.  From The Gear Loop HOKA Want to know what are the best running shoes for beginners? [The Gear Loop has you covered](.  And finally... POCKET-LINT For those familiar with WhatsApp, [here are some secret tips you might not know about](, mixed in with a few standard tips for those new to the service.  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](.