Need to break the ice at a dinner party? Here are some neat magic tricks to try. These AI apps can help you inject some surprise and delight into your celebrations – and get you hyped for what’s to come.

Giving out red envelopes as a form of blessing is an age-old tradition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative and have a little fun while you’re at it.

Open the Poe app, choose Bots and App from the side menu, then select the official App Creation bot. From there, you can enter prompts in natural language and have the app create a mini-game that gives red envelope-giving a modern twist.

If you want to give out a number of red packets of random denominations, for example, let Poe know the full amount you’ve allocated as well as the number of people who will be playing the game. Then add details about how you’d like the red envelopes distributed, such as through a prize wheel or a card draw.

Wait a couple of minutes for the app to code a web-based game, then tap the start button and let the fun commence.

Family photo on the living room sofa? That’s so last year. With ChatGPT, you can transport your aunty to her dream travel destination or turn yourself into your favourite superhero using nothing more than a snapshot.

Open ChatGPT’s Create Image menu and upload a portrait, then try entering the prompt “Generate a wide-angle editorial photo of visiting the desert, with clear sky and soft natural lighting.” Not satisfied? Tweak the location and details until you get the shot you want.

Or if you want to let your imagination run further, open AI Mirror, go to the Zero to Hero section and pick a character you’d like to become. Then upload your photo and presto – you’re a superhero!

Got some quality candid photos that just can’t wait to share? Turn them into compilation videos with CapCut and send everything in one go.

The app’s new AI feature Photo Styler strings together your pick of photos, then adds background music and effects to make every moment pop. In a matter of minutes, you’ll have a fabulous video to share in the group chat before you even make it home from the party!