TechCrunch

With Easel, ex-Snap researchers are building the next-generation Bitmoji thanks to AI

Easel is a new startup that sits at the intersection of the generative AI and social trends, founded by two former employees at Snap. The company has been working on an app that lets you create images ...
Engadget

Snapchat’s latest paid perk is an AI Bitmoji of your pet

Snapchat has a new AI-powered perk for subscribers: Bitmoji versions of your pet. The feature, which is unfortunately not called “petmoji,” allows users to snap a photo of their four-legged friend to ...
Business Insider

A new TikTok feature lets you create a custom 3D Avatar that looks like you — here's how to make yours

You can use the new TikTok Avatar effect to create your own virtual Avatar. Like a Bitmoji or Memoji, your TikTok Avatar is a 3D character that you can customize to look just like you. To make your ...
TechCrunch

Snap adds new tools for building Bitmoji games

Snap is launching new Lens Studio tools that AR creators and developers can use to build Bitmoji games, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The company is releasing a Bitmoji Suite as well as new ...
AOL

TikTok Avatars Lets You Post a Virtual Animated Version of Yourself, Akin to Snap’s Bitmoji and Apple’s Memoji

TikTok is making its metaverse play — taking a page from rivals like Apple and Snap with the launch of TikTok Avatars. TikTok Avatars is “yet another way for people to showcase their individuality” on ...